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 1,676 students (54% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 36%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 1,676 students
- In-state tuition: $1,920
- Out-state tuition: $2,970
- Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 15%
- 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 grown by 61% over five years.
North Arkansas College
(AR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High 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
162 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of North Arkansas College has declined by 22% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five years.
The North Arkansas College diversity score of 0.27 is less than the state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,676 students
1,407 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
905 students
580 students
# Part-Time Students
771 students
827 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
145 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
10%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
85%
64%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.55
College Completion Rate
31%
30%
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 $2,990. The in-state tuition has declined by 27% 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 32% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,920
$2,990
Out-State Tuition Fees
$2,970
$4,750
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,000
$9,686
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,250
Acceptance Rate
n/a
76%
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
Baseball, Basketball, Softball
Source: 2020 (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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to North Arkansas College is Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (39.8 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
1600 South College Street
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 508-6100
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 508-6100
39.8 miles
| 1,259 students
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Private for-profit
3704 W. Walnut St.
Rogers, AR 72756
(479) 899-6644
Rogers, AR 72756
(479) 899-6644
60.7 miles
| 52 students
Bryan University
Private for-profit
4255 Nature Center Way
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 862-5700
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 862-5700
63.8 miles
| 274 students
One College Drive
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 986-4000
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 986-4000
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