North Arkansas College
- A comprehensive community college, Northark provides both vocational training in high wage and demand jobs as well as education to transfer to a university. Northark is a high value institution with very low tutition and high quality instruction. Graduates are successful in the university and the workplace. Be a Pioneer!
School Highlights
- North Arkansas College serves 2,157 students (50% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 31%.
- North Arkansas College is the only community colleges within Boone County, AR.
- The nearest community college is Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (40.00 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 90 teachers has declined by 31% over five years.
| North Arkansas College | (AR) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 90 staff | 62 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 2,157 students | 1,650 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 25:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,069 students | 724 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,088 students | 926 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | - | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% |
| % Black | - | 19% |
| % White | 90% | 69% |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 2% | - |
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| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.48 |
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| College Completion Rate | 23% | 24% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $27,900 | $28,600 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
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