- 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 2,089 students (37% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 2,089 students
- In-state tuition: $1,920
- Out-state tuition: $2,970
- Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
- Minority enrollment: 20%
- 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 85 teachers has declined by 62% over five years.
North Arkansas College
(AR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
85 staff
61 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
1
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of North Arkansas College has grown by 30% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The North Arkansas College diversity score of 0.35 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 58% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,089 students
1,285 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
781 students
440 students
# Part-Time Students
1,308 students
845 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
129 students
548 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
781 students
440 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
7 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,308 students
845 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
30 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
160 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
12%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
80%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
38%
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
86%
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,999
$9,673
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,300
Acceptance Rate
n/a
95%
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: 2025 (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: 1,315 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 In-state tuition: $2,750 Out-state tuition: $4,200 Minority enrollment: 8%
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: 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Acceptance rate: 74% Minority enrollment: 22%
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: 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Private-state tuition: $15,321 Minority enrollment: 50%
One College Drive
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 986-4000
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 986-4000
63.8 miles
Enrollment: 8,412 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $4,663 Out-state tuition: $4,738 Minority enrollment: 39%
Ozarka College
Public
218 College Dr
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-2300
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-2300
67.5 miles
Enrollment: 1,069 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 In-state tuition: $2,680 Out-state tuition: $5,032 Minority enrollment: 6%
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