Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas

Overview

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas (UA Cossatot) is a public two-year institution located in De Queen, Arkansas, with additional campuses in Nashville and Ashdown. Founded in 1975, this college serves the rural southwestern region of Arkansas. Offering a variety of certificates and associate degrees, UA Cossatot is recognized for its programs in Nursing and Allied Health, as well as Business Technology and Agriculture. The college embraces an open admissions policy, catering to a diverse student body seeking both academic and career-oriented programs. While the main campus in De Queen presents a modest, modern facility tailored to the rural setting, UA Cossatot does not provide on-campus housing options. Instead, students typically live in the local community or commute from surrounding areas. The institution is a commuter college that focuses on educational accessibility and workforce development, without a noted emphasis on collegiate athletics.

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  504 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 774 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $2,610 plus fees of $1,400.