Northland Pioneer College
- Northland Pioneer College serves about 7,000 students annually in both Navajo and Apache counties, an area of 21,158 square miles, roughly the size of the state of West Virginia. The Navajo, Hopi and White Mountain Apache Indian Reservations occupy more than sixty percent of the total land in the district service area, and also account for sixty percent of the population. Handsome campuses are located in four of the largest Navajo County communities: Holbrook, Show Low, Snowflake/Taylor, and Winslow. Five convenient centers are located in Hopi, Kayenta, Springerville/Eagar, St. Johns, and Whiteriver. Additional educational sites are established as need and opportunities arise. Primary District Offices are located on the Holbrook Campus.
School Highlights
Northland Pioneer College serves 5,106 students (0% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American), which is equal to the state average of 57%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 5,106 students
- In-state tuition: $1,900
- Out-state tuition: $8,880
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 35:1
- Minority enrollment: 57%
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 145 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Northland Pioneer College
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
145 staff
202 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Northland Pioneer College has declined by 33% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 has increased from 32:1 over five years.
The Northland Pioneer College diversity score of 0.68 is equal to the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,106 students
5,548 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
14 students
1,283 students
# Part-Time Students
4,549 students
4,265 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
250 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
34%
4%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
14%
36%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
43%
43%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.68
College Completion Rate
20%
22%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,700
$32,100
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,900 is less than the state average of $3,368. The in-state tuition has grown by 34% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,880 is more than the state average of $8,322. The out-state tuition has grown by 35% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,900
$3,368
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,880
$8,322
Tuition Notes
$82/credithalf price summer tuition$65/credit for Navajo County residents
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
16%
79%
Acceptance Rate
100%
100%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Basketball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Eagle Club, Early Childhood Education Club, Outdoor Club, Phi Beta Kappa, Student Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Plays and Musicals
Eagle Club, Early Childhood Education Club, Outdoor Club, Phi Beta Kappa, Student Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Plays and Musicals
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Northland Pioneer College offers associate degrees, university transfer, career training programs as well as special interest courses and GED completion. Our enhanced technology network allows students to take classes from a location convenient to them through our video and Internet classrooms. Of course, students can also take classes at any of our 9 campus/center locations in person too! NPC's 4 main campuses are located in Show Low, Snowflake, Holbrook and Winslow. NPC also has 5 centers in Polacca/Hopi, Kayenta, Springerville/Eagar, St. Johns and Whiteriver. Classes are offered Monday through Saturday from morning through evening.
- NPC currently offers five degrees, which are designed to transfer to any of Arizona's public universities. Students can save in their first two years of a bachelor's degree by attending NPC first! That savings is enough to cover more than 3/4 of ASU's tuition for the next two years! NPC's faculty and staff are dedicated to your success!
- We offer small class sizes and personal attention to ensure you gain the knowledge you'll need to achieve your educational and career goals. Our instructors are skilled professionals in their subjects and take a personal interest in ensuring that you thrive while enrolled at NPC.
- Northland Pioneer College has a comprehensive financial aid program. Our Financial Aid Office will work hard to ensure that you get all the available grants and scholarships funding that you qualify for. Our goal is to ensure that money does not stand in the way of your educational goals.
- NPC has one of the lowest tuition costs in the state of Arizona. We even offer student housing scholarships to help students who need to relocate to a community with an NPC campus or center so you can pursue your educational dreams. For more information about Northland Pioneer College, visit www.npc.edu or call us at (800) 266-7845.
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