University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana

University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is a public two-year institution located in Hope, Arkansas, in a distant town setting. The college enrolls 1,561 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 45.50 out of 100. Its completion rate is 49% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 63% (IPEDS 2023).

The institution offers a broad range of certificate programs at both the 1–2 year and 2–4 year levels. Programs include Funeral Direction/Service, Funeral Service and Mortuary Science General, Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training.

Located in Hope, Arkansas, the university serves the workforce development needs of the southwestern Arkansas and Texarkana border region. Its combination of healthcare, trades, and mortuary science programs reflects the varied career needs of its rural and semi-rural service area.