Arkansas State University Three Rivers
- 2 Year
- Malvern, AR
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Overview
Total enrollment
1,983- Size Small
- Status Non-profit
- Housing No
- Level of Study Undergrad
College of the Ouachitas is a public two-year institution located in Malvern, Arkansas, approximately 45 miles southwest of Little Rock. The campus sits on 40 acres in Hot Spring County and serves students from the surrounding rural communities. Originally established in 1969 as Ouachita Vocational Technical School, the institution became College of the Ouachitas in 2011 to reflect its expanded academic mission. The college offers associate degrees and technical certificates with particular emphasis on skilled trades, nursing, and business programs. Students can access on-campus resources including a library, computer labs, and technical training facilities, though the college does not provide residential housing.
Admissions
Admission Requirements
Open AdmissionAnnual Cost to Attend
Arkansas Resident Tuition
$3,788Out of State Resident Tuition
$4,388Breakdown
- Tuition $3,788
- Books and Supplies $1,470
- Other Fees $1,052
- Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $9,970
- Budget for Other Expenses $4,562
- Total One Year Cost $20,842
- Tuition $4,388
- Books and Supplies $1,470
- Other Fees $1,052
- Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $9,970
- Budget for Other Expenses $4,562
- Total One Year Cost $21,442
Student Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
Popular majors at Arkansas State University Three Rivers are Health Professions, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Mechanic and Repair Technologies. 47% of students major in Health Professions, 12% in Liberal Arts and Humanities, and 10% in Mechanic and Repair Technologies.
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Health Professions 47%
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Liberal Arts and Humanities 12%
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Mechanic and Repair Technologies 10%
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Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 6%
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Construction Trades 5%
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=107521.
GPA calculator: Arkansas State University Three Rivers GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026