North Arkansas College

1515 Pioneer Dr
Harrison, AR 72601
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School Highlights

North Arkansas College serves 1,604 students (48% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 34%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,604 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,920
  • Out-state tuition: $2,970
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 12%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

North Arkansas College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

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School Overview

The teacher population of 226 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
North Arkansas College
(AR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
226 staff
162 staff
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Student Body

The student population of North Arkansas College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The North Arkansas College diversity score of 0.22 is less than the state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has declined by 17% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,604 students
1,250 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
9:1
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# Full-Time Students
776 students
519 students
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# Part-Time Students
828 students
731 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
123 students
564 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
776 students
519 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
828 students
723 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
160 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
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% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
6%
10%
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% Black
n/a
16%
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% White
88%
66%
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% Two or more races
3%
3%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in AR.
Diversity Score
0.22
0.53
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
27%
35%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.36%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,900
$28,600
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of North Arkansas College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of AR by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $1,920 is less than the state average of $2,994. The in-state tuition has declined by 31% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $2,970 is less than the state average of $4,750. The out-state tuition has declined by 34% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,920
$2,994
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$2,970
$4,750
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
94%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$8,999
$9,750
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,300
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
SAT Reading
n/a
540
SAT Math
n/a
520
SAT Writing
n/a
515
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
21

Sports

Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Softball
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • The North Arkansas College mission is to provide high quality, affordable, convenient opportunities for learning and community enrichment. The vision is to be a premier institution, achieving excellence through innovation, technology, continuous improvement, and quality instruction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does North Arkansas College cost?
North Arkansas College's tuition is approximately $1,920 for In-State students and $2,970 for Out-State students.
What sports does North Arkansas College offer?
North Arkansas College offers 3 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball and Softball.
What is North Arkansas College's ranking?
North Arkansas College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arkansas for: Least expensive tuition.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,604 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,920
  • Out-state tuition: $2,970
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 12%
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

For Arkansas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,994 per year for in-state students and $4,750 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $11,533 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Arkansas is 91%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Arkansas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.53, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Arkansas is Bryan University. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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