NorthWest Arkansas Community College

One College Drive
Bentonville, AR 72712-5091
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  • NWACC is a comprehensive, learning-centered two-year college dedicated primarily to meeting the educational needs of its service area. NWACC offers a comprehensive education program including, but without limitation, technical occupational programs, freshman and sophomore programs for students to transfer to four-year colleges, specialty courses, professional continuing education courses, community enrichment classes, and business and industry training to meet the needs of the emerging and existing workforce. Part-time and full-time students are valued equally.
School Highlights
  • NorthWest Arkansas Community College serves 7,715 students (32% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the state community college average of 25:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 31%.
  • NorthWest Arkansas Community College is one of 2 community colleges within Benton County, AR.
  • The nearest community college to NorthWest Arkansas Community College is Bryan University (Rogers) (3.1 miles away).

Top Placements

NorthWest Arkansas Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Arkansas for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 260 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
NorthWest Arkansas Community College(AR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate of Arts CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty260 staff62 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of NorthWest Arkansas Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 has decreased from 32:1 over five years.
  • The NorthWest Arkansas Community College diversity score of 0.51 is more than the state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has grown by 34% over five years.
Total Enrollment7,715 students1,650 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio30:125:1
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# Full-Time Students2,493 students724 students
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# Part-Time Students5,222 students926 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
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% Asian
3%
2%
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% Hispanic
16%
6%
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% Black
3%
19%
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% White
68%
69%
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% Two or more races
3%
2%
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% Non Resident races
3%
1%
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% Unknown races
1%
-
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Diversity Score0.510.48
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College Completion Rate
16%
24%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$37,000$28,600
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Finances and Admission

  • The public in-state tuition of $4,663 is more than the state average of $3,014. The in-state tuition has grown by 13% over four years.
  • The public out-state tuition of $4,738 is less than the state average of $4,803. The out-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$4,663$3,014
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Out-State Tuition Fees$4,738$4,803
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Tuition NotesCalculated on 30 cre
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid88%95%
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Median Debt for Graduates$16,948$9,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,271$5,362
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Acceptance Rate100%69%
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • The NorthWest Arkansas Community College District was authorized on August 15, 1989, when voters in the Rogers and Bentonville public school districts passed a 3-mil tax. The first classes were attended by just more than 1,200 students in the fall of 1990 at high schools, chambers of commerce, municipal and leased facilities throughout the district. Burns Hall opened its doors to just more than 2,400 students in August 1995. Northwest Arkansas Community College is now the largest community college in Arkansas serving over 15,000 students annually in credit and non-credit programs. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and was most recently granted continued re-accreditation for 10 years by the HLC in 2012.

Nearby Schools

  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Bryan University (Rogers)
    Private, for profit
    61 students | 3.10 Mi3704 W. Walnut St.
    Rogers,  AR  72756
    (479) 899-6644     3.1061
  • Crowder College
    Crowder College Photo - Baseball Field
    Public
    4,401 students | 33.00 Mi601 Laclede Ave
    Neosho,  MO  64850
    (417) 451-3223     33.004,401
  • Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
    Public
    2,274 students | 51.10 Mi200 I St NE
    Miami,  OK  74354
    (918) 542-8441     51.102,274
  • North Arkansas College
    North Arkansas College Photo
    Public
    2,157 students | 63.80 Mi1515 Pioneer Dr
    Harrison,  AR  72601
    (870) 743-3000     63.802,157
  • University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
    Public
    6,830 students | 67.10 Mi5210 Grand Ave
    Fort Smith,  AR  72913
    (479) 788-7000     67.106,830
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Quick Stats (2020-21)
  • Students: 7,715 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,663
  • Out-state tuition: $4,738
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 30:1
  • Minority enrollment: 32%
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Did You Know?
For Arkansas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,014 per year for in-state students and $4,803 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $12,899 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Arkansas is 81%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Arkansas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.48, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Arkansas is Remington College-Little Rock Campus. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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