Overview
North Arkansas College is a 2-year community college with three campuses and a distance learning center serving a six county area. In addition to 11 associate degree- and certificate-granting fields of study, Northark also partners with area universities to provide the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree on campus. Away from the classroom, Northark offers numerous opportunities for recreation from its on-campus disc golf course to its proximity to the Ozark Mountains.
Average Net Price:
$4,702
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
2.9
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $3,816 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $5,544 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $6,822 |
| Books and Supplies | $1494 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
37%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,041
37%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,021
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,703
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
39%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1110
100%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,021
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
6%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,813
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$5,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$76
Students receiving federal loans
6%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,813
Average Other Loans Per Year
$5,788
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
135
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Admitted Student Stats
2.9
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
Admissions: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
At least 2, but less than 4 academic years
Total Number of Students
1,856
Total Number of Undergrads
1,856
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
17
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
Countries Represented
1
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
54%
Student Organizations
8
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
10
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$28,900
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$5,500
Loan Default Rate
17%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$76
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingOne of the most welcoming schools I've ever visited. The teachers and staff want you to succeed and will go out of their way to help you when you ask them. Northark isn't a breeze, but it's definitely a cost-effective and enjoyable place to go learn and grow as an individual.
Angela from Harrison, AR
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