Chancellor's Greeting
Chancellor's Greeting
Welcome to UA Cossatot!
You may not know it yet, but you have taken the first step in getting a top-flight
education and are on your way to a rewarding career.
Many people know the name Cossatot as it applies to the beautiful local river, but
few know that Cossatot is a Native American word meaning "skull crusher." Our college
adopted this name when we opened our doors in 1974. We feel that it is a name that
fits our school well because imparting knowledge is what we do best at UA Cossatot.
We have come a long way since 1974 – with just 35 students. We now educate more than
1,400 students each semester, helping each student to carve out his or her start to
a great future.
UA Cossatot is consistently ranked in the top five colleges in Arkansas for graduation
rate and affordability. Our college and our faculty routinely win awards for creativity and excellence. This
means you are enrolling in a college that supports and guides you all the way through
your classroom education while still making it all incredibly inexpensive to attend.
Throw in the most creative and affordable textbook program in Arkansas, innovation
in industry-certified technical training, a college that ranks in the top five for
transfer education and you have the recipe for the perfect college for you!
We are glad to welcome you as a part of the "skull crusher" heritage at the University
of Arkansas Cossatot.
Dr. Steve Cole
UA Cossatot Chancellor
Explore UA Cossatot and let us help you find out how we can get you started, or help you continue, your educational journey. At UA Cossatot, if you start here, you can go anywhere!