North Arkansas College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Students retention rate	56%
On-time graduation rate	28%

Located in Harrison, Arkansas, North Arkansas College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of North Arkansas College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

North Arkansas College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, North Arkansas College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at North Arkansas College is reported to be 28%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Arkansas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at North Arkansas College is 56% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Arkansas is 68%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at North Arkansas College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,840

Cost of attendance at North Arkansas College in 2022 for students from Arkansas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average	$7,808
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,940

Cost of attendance at North Arkansas College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average	$14,444
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at North Arkansas College received on average $4,895 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,895

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	136	54%	$4,932	$670,704
Other Federal Grant	200	79%	$4,437	$887,361
State Grant/Scholarships	97	38%	$967	$93,840
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	95	38%	$2,037	$193,548
Total Grant & Scholarships	240	95%	$4,895	$1,174,749

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of North Arkansas College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of North Arkansas College students is 28.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 31.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 25.0%.

28.3%

African American 40.0% 2 students
white 30.4% 95 students
hispanic 12.1% 4 students
Mixed Race 17.6% 3 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

North Arkansas College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

North Arkansas College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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