University of Arkansas Hope Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is a public certificate and vocational school in Hope, Arkansas, enrolling about 583 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $9,270 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,880. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $34,162 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,880
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,270 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 583 45.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 56.91%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 55.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 21.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 52.6%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,566
- Room & Board: $9,446 annual estimate
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana: what the data shows
Common questions about University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana?
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is located in Hope, AR (ZIP 71801).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana public or private?
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is a Public institution.
How much does University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana cost?
Published tuition: $3,880 in-state, $5,560 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $9,270.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,725 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,862 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,862 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $14,848 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $15,520.
How big is University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana?
Total enrollment: 583 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,566 students.
About 46% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana?
150%-time completion rate: 56.91%.
First-year retention: 67.0%.
What do graduates of University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana earn?
Median earnings: $30,007 six years after entry; $34,162 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
34.16% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (187 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (72 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (51 completions)
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician (34 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (32 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (26 completions)
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General (23 completions)
- Funeral Direction/Service (22 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (22 completions)
- Educational/Instructional Technology (21 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 56.91%; median earnings $34,162 at 10 years; net price $9,270. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,880
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana was $3,880.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,270
2024 Value
In 2024 University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,270.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$37,080 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,270 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$15,520 4-Year In-State Tuition
$22,240 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$9,446 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,513 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$14,839 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$59,356 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana.
Financial Aid by Income Level
34.16% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,281 | $4,396 | $8,562 |
| 2014 | $2,281 | $4,396 | $9,109 |
| 2015 | $2,460 | $4,770 | $8,438 |
| 2016 | $2,540 | $4,970 | $7,668 |
| 2017 | $2,740 | $5,260 | $6,070 |
| 2018 | $2,830 | $4,090 | $8,003 |
| 2019 | $2,980 | $4,300 | $6,696 |
| 2020 | $2,980 | $4,300 | $6,613 |
| 2021 | $3,070 | $4,390 | $6,084 |
| 2022 | $3,250 | $4,660 | $6,776 |
| 2023 | $3,400 | $4,960 | $8,210 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana reported total enrollment of about 583 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 32% male and 68% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (47.2%), Black or African American (33.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (14.1%). About 34.16% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 55.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
45.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana in 2024 is 583 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,566 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
67.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 47.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
42.28% 100% Completion Time
56.91% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 42.28% of students graduating from University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 30% male / 70% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 89% male / 11% female
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana.
Return on Investment
$34,162 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
821.31% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 30 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 187 completions
2. Welding Technology/Welder: 72 completions
3. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 51 completions
4. Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician: 34 completions
5. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 32 completions
6. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 26 completions
7. Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General: 23 completions
8. Funeral Direction/Service: 22 completions
9. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 22 completions
Most popular programs at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 52.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,163
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,601
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is a public institution located in Hope, AR, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Welding Technology/Welder, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. Enrollment is approximately 583 students. Student body composition includes White (47.2%), Black or African American (33.8%), Hispanic or Latino (14.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 56.91%. Approximately 34.16% of students receive Pell Grants. About 55.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Hope, AR 71801
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana located?
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is located in Hope, AR.
How much does University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana cost?
Reported tuition is $3,880 and average net price is $9,270 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,446 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana?
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,566 students, White (47.2%), Black or African American (33.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana?
About 55.0% of students at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana earn?
Median earnings are $30,007 six years after entry and $34,162 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana?
The 150%-time completion rate is 56.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana public or private?
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is a public institution located in Hope, AR.
Is University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana an HBCU?
No. University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana a tribal college?
No. University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana does not meet that proxy (reported share 14.1%).
Is University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Arkansas college costs
- Arkansas colleges by ROI
- Arkansas trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Arkansas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.