Arkansas Community Colleges
Mathematics Programs
Mathematics coursework at community colleges in this state. College algebra, precalculus, calculus, and statistics for transfer to four-year programs.
10 colleges · 332 sections · 64 unique courses · Fall 2026 · Updated today
Math is among the most consequential coursework students take at Arkansas community colleges — both because it gates progress into many degrees (nursing, engineering, business) and because it's the most-failed subject for community college students nationally. 10 Public 2-year institutions offer 332 sections this term, from developmental algebra through Calculus III, statistics, and discrete math.
The math associate as a standalone credential is rare — most students taking lots of math at CC are using it as pre-engineering, pre-CS, pre-actuarial, or pre-finance preparation. Compare colleges below by section availability (especially calculus, which not every CC offers locally) and online vs in-person options.
Colleges offering Mathematics
Pick a college to see its full plan — every required course, which ones transfer to the school you want, and what’s open now.
Mathematics is a transfer program — community colleges offer the coursework; you earn the degree, and its earnings, at a four-year university. See where it transfers →
Mathematics Availability Snapshot
How mathematics sections are being offered across 10 colleges in Arkansas this term (332 sections total).
Delivery format
- in person219 (66%)
- online99 (30%)
- hybrid14 (4%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)117
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)73
- Evening (5 PM and after)13
- Asynchronous / TBA129
Start dates
Sections begin on 7 distinct dates. 13 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 80 distinct instructors across 10 colleges.
Degree requirements by college
Expand a college to see the courses required for graduation. Data sourced from each college's official catalog.
North Arkansas College1 program
First Semester: 16 Credits
16 creditsSecond Semester: 15 Credits
15 creditsThird Semester: 14-15 Credits
14 creditsFourth Semester: 16-17 Credits
16 credits- ART 1003Art Appreciation(3 cr)16 sections+ plan
- DRAM 10032 sections+ plan
- MAT 2404Analytic Geometry and Calculus III(4 cr)not offered+ plan
- ECON 2313Principles of Macroeconomics(3 cr)10 sections+ plan
- GNEG 1103Introduction to Engineering(3 cr)1 section+ plan
- ELEC XXXOR Math or Science Elective See list below(3 cr)not offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXSocial Science Elective(3 cr)not offered+ plan
Grand Total: 60 Credits
60 creditsSee catalog for course list
Source: College catalog
Common Mathematics courses
- MATH 1203College Algebra (1P)(52 sections)
- MAT 1223College Algebra(29 sections)
- MATH 11003College Algebra(28 sections)
- MATH 0044Foundation for College Algebra(17 sections)
- MAT 1013Careers Math(15 sections)
- MATH 0112Foundations of College Algebra (1P)(12 sections)
- MATH 1313Quantitative Reasoning (1P)(12 sections)
- MATH 1213Math Reasoning(11 sections)
- MATH 2053Finite Mathematics(11 sections)
- MAT 1213Quantitative Reasoning(9 sections)
- MATH 1003Survey of Technical Math(8 sections)
- MATH 11103Applied Math AV DQ(7 sections)
Frequently asked questions
- Which math classes count for a four-year college?
- College Algebra, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Statistics, Calculus I/II/III, and Differential Equations transfer cleanly to Arkansas four-year programs. Developmental math (pre-algebra, basic algebra) doesn't transfer but is often required to enter college-level math. Take the placement test before enrolling; many Arkansas colleges now offer accelerated pathways that skip much of the developmental sequence.
- Can I take Calculus at a community college and transfer it cleanly?
- Yes — Calculus I, II, and III at any Public 2-year college articulate to the standard calculus sequence at Arkansas four-year programs. This is one of the strongest CC value propositions: same content as the four-year, smaller class sizes, much lower tuition. Many engineering and physics majors intentionally take calculus at CC before transferring.
- What can I do with a math associate degree?
- Standalone: not much directly — entry roles for math-heavy careers (actuarial, statistician, data analyst) require a bachelor's. The associate is most valuable as the lower-division foundation for transfer to math, engineering, computer science, economics, or finance bachelor's programs.
- How do I know which math course to start with?
- Arkansas community colleges use placement tests (Accuplacer, ALEKS, multiple-measures placement) or your high-school transcript GPA + most-recent math grade to place you. Most colleges allow you to challenge a higher placement. Talk to a math advisor before your first semester — placing too low costs time and tuition; placing too high causes a failed course.
Compare Mathematics programs in other states
Same comparison view, different state systems. Useful if you’re considering an out-of-state community college or just want to see how Arkansas’s mathematics programs stack up.
Other programs in Arkansas
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.