National Park College - Community College Profile

Academic Overview

National Park College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Hot Springs, Arkansas. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $6,050 for Arkansas residents and $7,280 for other students on average. It offers 50 degree programs through 16 Certificate, 21 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 3 programs (1 Certificate, 2 Associate's programs). The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $28,100.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	101 College Dr, Hot Springs, AR
Phone	501-760-4222
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$6,050 Out-of-State$7,280
Student Population »	2,340 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	25%
Transfer-out Rate	7%
Retention Rate	54% (Full-time) 35% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$5,017
Students to Faculty	14:1 (7.14%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$28,100

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $6,050 for Arkansas residents and $7,280 for out-of-state students at National Park College. Its tuition & fees are more expensive than the average tuition ($5,312) over public community colleges in Arkansas.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at National Park College. Then, we compare its costs to Arkansas community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Arkansas Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$6,050	$7,280
Books & Supplies	$1,500
On-Campus Living Costs	$10,100
Off-Campus Living Costs	$18,682
Average Financial Aid	$5,017
Cost of Attendance	$17,650	$18,880
After Financial Aid	$12,633	$13,863
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$28,100

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Arkansas Residents	Out-of-State Students
National Park College	$6,050	$7,280
Public Community Colleges in Arkansas	$3,985	$5,312
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,939	$8,623

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

National Park College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 3 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 1 Certificate, 2 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	1	2	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	16	21	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	58 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	48 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
General Studies	NOT OFFERED	50 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Natural Sciences	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police Science	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Welding Technology/Welder	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Visual and Performing Arts	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Digital Arts	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer	NOT OFFERED	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions (other)	31 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Pre-Nursing Studies	87 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	40 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	26 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business/Commerce	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/Management	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Management Science	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,340 students at National Park College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 725 male students and 1,194 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	1,919	1,210	709
Male Students	725	502	223
Female Students	1,194	708	486

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At National Park College, there are 2,340 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,395 students were attending classes through distance learning (566 students are enrolled exclusively and 829 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	2,340
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	566
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	829
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	945