- 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 2,308 students (39% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 39%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 2,308 students
- In-state tuition: $1,920
- Out-state tuition: $2,970
- Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 19%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
North Arkansas College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 226 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
North Arkansas College
(AR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
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
165 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of North Arkansas College has grown by 43% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five years.
The North Arkansas College diversity score of 0.33 is less than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has grown by 49% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,308 students
1,653 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
893 students
595 students
# Part-Time Students
1,415 students
1,058 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
230 students
194 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
893 students
595 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,415 students
1,055 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
38 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
160 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
9%
11%
% Black
2%
18%
% White
81%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.58
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
36%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
31%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,900
$28,600
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 37% 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 37% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,920
$2,994
Out-State Tuition Fees
$2,970
$4,750
Tuition Notes
$112 per credit hour (Boone County), $127 per credit hour (Arkansas), $154 per credit hour (Contiguous Counties), $199 per credit hour (Out-of-State)
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,999
$9,596
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,300
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
BaseballBasketball
Softball
Source: 2024 (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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to North Arkansas College is Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (39.8 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1600 South College Street
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 508-6100
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 508-6100
39.8 miles
Enrollment: 1,650 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 In-state tuition: $2,750 Out-state tuition: $4,200 Minority enrollment: 10%
Evangel University-James River Assembly Of God Church
Private not-for-profit
6100 North 19th Street
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 865-2815
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 865-2815
59.3 miles
Enrollment: 102 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Bryan University
Private for-profit
4255 S Nature Center Way
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 862-5700
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 862-5700
63.8 miles
Enrollment: 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Private-state tuition: $15,321 Minority enrollment: 44%
One College Drive
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 986-4000
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 986-4000
63.8 miles
Enrollment: 10,832 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $4,663 Out-state tuition: $4,738 Minority enrollment: 37%
Ozarka College
Public
218 College Dr
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-7371
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-7371
67.5 miles
Enrollment: 1,274 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 In-state tuition: $2,680 Out-state tuition: $5,032 Minority enrollment: 5%
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