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Pulaski Technical College
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Information Summary
Ranks 2856th overall and 37th in Arkansas
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
39.8 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$3,720 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
34 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
55% / 42% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
8,455 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near North Little Rock, AR 72118
| Surrounding community | Small city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,657 (19,680 urban / 2,977 rural) |
| Households | 9,299 (2.39 people per house) |
| Families | 6,205 (2.92 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 4,586 |
| Pop. — Asian | 133 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 16 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 267 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 17,524 |
| Pop. — Other | 459 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Urban-serving Single Campus
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Mixed part/full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Medium two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | At least 2, but less than 4 academic yrs |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Pulaski Technical College?
Ranks 3882nd for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $2,220 | $2,220 | $3,690 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $300 | $300 | $300 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $74 | $74 | $123 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $3,720 | $3,720 | $5,190 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $14,175 | $14,175 | $15,645 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $6,452 | $6,452 | $7,922 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $2,280  $2,520 |
$2,280  $2,520 |
$3,590  $3,990 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $800  $1,200 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $7,723  $7,723 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,732  $2,732 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,732  $2,732 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Pulaski Technical College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Pulaski Technical College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Pulaski Technical College Ranks 2281st for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,128 | 569 |  57% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,507 | 62 |  6% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,582 | 187 |  19% |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,356 | 538 |  54% |
| Any financial aid type | 819 |  82% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Pulaski Technical College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 904 | 3,263 | 4,167 |
Hispanic | 63 | 73 | 136 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 34 | 64 | 98 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 18 | 32 | 50 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1,554 | 2,378 | 3,932 |
Race Unknown | 21 | 46 | 67 |
| Total | 2,596 | 5,859 | 8,455 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Pulaski Technical College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 340 | 436 | |
| 70 | 56 | 126 | |
| 1 | 65 | 66 | |
| 9 | 57 | 66 | |
| 38 | 3 | 41 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Pulaski Technical College Ranks 2643rd for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $43,976 ($44,561 male / $43,421 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 119 (58 male / 61 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 358 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.3 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $1,590,806 |
Pulaski Technical College Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Pulaski Technical College is the largest and fastest-growing two-year public community college and technical school located in North Little Rock, Arkansas, in the United States. Pulaski Technical College offers more than 50 associate degree and professional certification programs designed for students who plan to enter the workforce or transfer to four-year colleges and universities to complete bachelor’s degrees.
Pulaski Technical College Academics
Pulaski Technical College is a community college with seven locations in North Little Rock and the surrounding area in Central Arkansas. The school specializes in both preparing students for transfer to four-year universities, as well as increasing skills through technical programs.
Pulaski’s academics is separated into seven divisions: Allied Health and Human Services, Business, Information Technology, Fine Arts and Humanities, Mathematics/Natural and Social Sciences, and Academic Success. Pulaski offers Associate degrees in Arts, Arts in Teaching, and Applied Science.
The school also has more than 30 technical certificate programs, including Accounting, Automotive Technology, Computer Information Services, Crime Scene Investigation, Dental Assisting, Drafting and Design, Early Childhood Development, Law Enforcement Administration, Legal Secretarial, Machine Tool Technology, Medical Transcription, Motorcycle-ATV Repair, Office Technology, Practical Nursing, Welding, and Wine and Spirits Studies.
Pulaski also offers Certificate of Proficiency programs in fields such as Computer Information Services, Crime Scene Investigation, Damage Analysis and Estimation, Engine Machinist, Law Enforcement Administration, Nursing Assistant, Parts Specialist, Tractor and Trailer Servicing, and Welding.
Pulaski Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and many of its programs are accredited by various institutions. For example, Pulaski’s Practical Nursing Program is accredited by the Arkansas Board of Nursing, its Dental Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, the Automotive Technology Program is certified by the National Automobile Technician Federation, and the Aviation Maintenance Technology Programs are certified by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Pulaski Technical College Admissions
Pulaski has an open admissions policy. Students should submit official high school transcripts with cumulative grade point average and graduation date. Students should also show proof of immunization against measles, mumps, and rubella. U.S. citizens born overseas must also show proof of screening for TB. In addition, students should submit ACT or COMPASS results that are not older than five years.
The admissions requirements are basically the same for students transferring from another college or university, although the applicant must be in good academic standing with the former institution.
International students must demonstrate English proficiency, which can be done by completing the Test of English as a Foreign Language and scoring at least 173 on the computer-based exam or 500 on the paper exam. The test must have been taken within the last two years. International applicants must also demonstrate financial support by showing proof that a minimum $20,000 will be available for each academic year. They must also show the same proof of immunization and screening as U.S. students.
Students can go online to apply for admission to Pulaski.
Pulaski Technical College Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for students who need assistance paying their way through school. Students should begin the process by filling out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which can be done online.
About a dozen scholarships are available to students who wish to attend Pulaski. These include the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship, Ben Wyatt Scholarship, Coca-Cola Two-Year Colleges Scholarship, GED Scholarship, James A. Jones Memorial Scholarship, Skills USA High School Level Scholarship, Simmons First National Bank Endowed Scholarship, and Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Pulaski County. Federal Pell Grants and federal loans are also an option for students seeking financial assistance.
Pulaski Technical College Students
Pulaski students can spend some of their free time in Little Rock, with its cultural treasures such as the Historic Arkansas Museum, Bill Clinton Presidential Center, and Central High School National Historic Site, where the integration of the school in 1957 was a landmark moment in civil rights.
A number of student organizations are available to those who choose to study at Pulaski. These include Skills USA, Student Government Association, Student Ambassadors, Metro Student Ministry, Fusion, and a chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. There is also a possibility of employment in the area thanks to the school’s work-study program.
Pulaski also has an extensive online learning program, allowing students to learn and communicate with educators outside of the classroom. In addition, Pulaski Tech has a presence on MySpace, Facebook, and Twitter.
Pulaski’s Little Learning Academy has a dual function: To give students who are also parents access to child care services, and to help students studying Early Childhood Education a chance for experience.
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