North Arkansas College
School Notes Overview:
The North Arkansas College mission parallels that of other comprehensive community colleges. We provide economic and community development to our service area. We are your college. We provide high quality, affordable and convenient learning opportunities and cultural enrichment for the citizens of our service area. We respond to the needs of our community. ...
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Boone County, AR | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,084 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 963 students | 1,443 students |
| Total Enrollment | 2,047 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 86% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 55% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,507 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 20% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $2,295 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 17% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $894 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 20% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,806 | $3,136 |
School Notes:
- The North Arkansas College mission parallels that of other comprehensive community colleges. We provide economic and community development to our service area. We are your college. We provide high quality, affordable and convenient learning opportunities and cultural enrichment for the citizens of our service area. We respond to the needs of our community.
- The College Now program is a continuous effort of coordinating programs of study between high schools, colleges and business and industry. The program is designed to develop partnerships, to articulate courses, to develop comprehensive career awareness activities and career plans involving parents and their children in order to assure that all our students follow a plan for Career Prep so that they have a bright future in our changing world.
- Whether you choose to enroll in distance education, web-based, or inter-active television courses or to become a full-time, on-campus student, we will be happy to serve your needs.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Black River joins college consortium (Jonesboro Sun)
posted on February 7, 2010 at 05:35:05 am
POCAHONTAS — Black River Technical College officials have decided to join a 2-year college consortium to improve the school’s chances of attaining federal grants. - Beaver’s retirement enhancing lifelong passions (Harrison Daily Times)
posted on January 31, 2010 at 02:07:29 pm
Traveling, baseball, fishing, hunting, and camping — Charles Beaver of Harrison enjoys it all. Unlike most who set aside these activities until they are retired, or more financially sound, Beaver has made these passions a part of his life for many years. - There's an upcoming event for everyone in the family (Baxter Bulletin)
posted on January 30, 2010 at 11:15:23 am
Here's a look at local and regional happenings. - CORE hears good news about skate park construction (Harrison Daily Times)
posted on January 29, 2010 at 12:23:37 pm
Harrison’s CORE group heard a litany of good news at its monthly meeting at the Durand Center Monday, including the fact that skate park committee leaders say construction on the park will begin this year. - Yellville-Summit FBLA excels at leadership conference (Baxter Bulletin)
posted on January 25, 2010 at 07:59:34 pm
YELLVILLE — Yellville-Summit Future Business Leaders recently attended the FBLA Spring Leadership Conference at North Arkansas College in Harrison.
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