North Arkansas College
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(870) 743-3000
- 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%.
Top Placements
North Arkansas College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat 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 |
Sports
Total Sports Offered | 3 sports |
Sports | Baseball, Basketball, SoftballBaseball, Basketball, Softball |
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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Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to North Arkansas College is Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (39.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 1,393 students | 39.80 Mi1600 South College Street
Mountain Home,  AR  72653
(870) 508-6100 39.801,393 - Bryan University (Rogers)Private, for profit61 students | 60.70 Mi3704 W. Walnut St.
Rogers,  AR  72756
(479) 899-6644 60.7061 - Bryan University (Springfield)Private, for profit322 students | 63.80 Mi4255 Nature Center Way
Springfield,  MO  65804
(417) 862-5700 63.80322 - 7,715 students | 63.80 MiOne College Drive
Bentonville,  AR  72712
(479) 986-4000 63.807,715 - Everest College-SpringfieldPrivate, for profit232 students | 67.40 Mi1010 W Sunshine
Springfield,  MO  65807
(417) 864-7220 67.40232
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