Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 524500
- Phone: (479) 979-1000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
75.51%FINANCIAL AID RATE
92%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
22:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$4,028Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Auto Body Program
The auto body program at University of Arkansas Community College – Morrilton prepares students for careers as a custom painter, technician, glass installation technician, welder, metal fabricator, or paint technician. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to repair, reconstruct, and finish automobile bodies, fenders, and external features. Program courses include: structure analysis, damage repair, non-structural analysis, mechanical and electrical components, plastics and adhesives, painting and refinishing techniques, and damage analysis and estimating. Get more details below including other Arkansas colleges that offer auto body program.
Learn more by requesting information now!
University of Arkansas Community College – Morrilton
Also known as Petit Jean Technical College
415 N College Ave, Clarksville, AR
At UACCM, we strive to help students achieve their educational and career goals. Whether you want to move quickly into an exciting new career, earn college credits which are guaranteed to transfer to a four-year college, or simply experience personal enrichment, we have an option for you. Career-specific programs are available which can place you in the workforce in one to two years; you may enroll in a college-transfer program that will provide the first two years of a bachelor's degree at an affordable cost; or you may enroll in courses for self-improvement or fun.
UACCM helps ensure your collegiate and professional success by offering academically challenging programs within a supportive environment. Since we realize that the college experience happens both in and out of the classroom, available student activity programs are being expanded as well. Here are a few things we offer which can help put your goals within reach:
- Affordable Tuition
- Small Class Sizes
- Friendly, Supportive Atmosphere
- Active Intramural Sports Program
- Dedicated Faculty and Staff
- Financial Aid Assistance
- Convenient Location
- Over 30 Student Clubs and Organizations
- Hands-On Training
- Job Placement Services
- Disability Services
- Individual and Group Tutoring
- Open-Admissions Policy
Students Enrolled in the Auto Body Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Petit Jean Technical College has offered the following degree levels for students:
- Less Than Two-Year Award
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than Two-Year Award | 4 |
| Associate's Degree | 3 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 6 |
| Female | 1 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Black | 1 |
| Hispanic | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non Resident Alien | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Auto Body program at Petit Jean Technical College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage
Description
Appraise automobile or other vehicle damage to determine repair costs for insurance claim settlement. Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost or cost estimates and recommendations. May seek agreement with automotive repair shop on repair costs.
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
Description
Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, automotive body and related repairers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.2% from 2014 to 2024
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
Description
Replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, automotive glass installers and repairers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.8% from 2014 to 2024
Painters, Transportation Equipment
Description
Operate or tend painting machines to paint surfaces of transportation equipment, such as automobiles, buses, trucks, trains, boats, and airplanes. Includes painters in auto body repair facilities.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, painters, transportation equipment employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.9% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the candidates University of Arkansas Community College – Morrilton accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, University of Arkansas Community College – Morrilton may offer student services like:- Online classes
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Day care