Black River Technical College
Graduation Rate
34%
Retention Rate
59%
Acceptance Rate
Not reported
Total Enrollment
2,179
Cost & Financial Aid
Avg Net Price
Not reported
Receiving Aid
Not reported
Avg Grant Aid
Not reported
Student-Faculty Ratio
16:1
About Black River Technical College
Black River Technical College is a public two-year institution located in Pocahontas, Arkansas, situated in a distant town setting. The college enrolls 2,179 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 36.67 out of 100. Its completion rate stands at 34% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 59% (IPEDS 2023).
The college offers a broad range of career and technical programs across health, trades, and technology fields. Health-related certificates include Registered Nursing, Respiratory Care Therapy, Health Information/Medical Records Technology, Medical Insurance Coding, Emergency Medical Technology, and Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. Technical programs span Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Computer Support Specialist, and Industrial Technology at both certificate levels. Skilled trades offerings include Gunsmithing, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology, Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology, and Machine Tool Technology.
Located in the rural northeast corner of Arkansas, Black River Technical College serves students in Randolph County and surrounding communities who are seeking workforce-ready credentials in healthcare, technology, and the trades. The college's diverse program catalog reflects the vocational needs of its regional labor market.
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Campus Setting
Town: Distant
Calendar System
Semester
MICHAEL A. SULLENS
mikes@blackrivertech.edu1410 Hwy 304 East, Pocahontas, AR 72455
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