Overview
Enrollment
Rich Mountain Community College, located in Mena, Arkansas at the base of the Ouachita Mountains, serves as a two-year public institution that became part of the University of Arkansas System in 2016 as UA Rich Mountain. The campus features modern academic facilities spread across a rural setting approximately 100 miles west of Little Rock. The college provides technical certificates and associate degrees with emphasis on healthcare programs, business technology, and industrial technology training. UA Rich Mountain maintains an open admission policy and primarily serves students from Polk, Scott, and Montgomery counties, offering both traditional classroom instruction and distance learning options. The institution operates satellite locations in Mount Ida and Waldron to provide broader access to higher education in southwest Arkansas.
Annual Cost to Attend
Arkansas Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $960 |
| Other Fees | $1,464 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $9,230 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,930 |
| Total One Year Cost | $20,984 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $960 |
| Other Fees | $1,464 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $9,230 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,930 |
| Total One Year Cost | $21,224 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 36% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 29% |
| General Studies | 11% |
| Business | 9% |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies | 8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=107743 IPEDS survey data for Rich Mountain Community College.
Current students may use the Rich Mountain Community College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025