North Arkansas College - Community College Profile

Academic Overview

North Arkansas College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Harrison, Arkansas. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $3,816 for Arkansas residents and $5,544 for other students on average. It offers 74 degree programs through 28 Certificate, 26 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 16 programs (9 Certificate, 7 Associate's programs). The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $28,900.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	1515 Pioneer Drive, Harrison, AR
Phone	870-743-3000
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$3,816 Out-of-State$5,544
Student Population »	1,856 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	31%
Transfer-out Rate	19%
Retention Rate	55% (Full-time) 28% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,614
Students to Faculty	12:1 (8.33%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$28,900

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $3,816 for Arkansas residents and $5,544 for out-of-state students at North Arkansas College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper 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 North Arkansas 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	$3,816	$5,544
Books & Supplies	$1,494
On-Campus Living Costs	$11,892
Off-Campus Living Costs	$16,300
Average Financial Aid	$4,614
Cost of Attendance	$17,202	$18,930
After Financial Aid	$12,588	$14,316
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$28,900

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Arkansas Residents	Out-of-State Students
North Arkansas College	$3,816	$5,544
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

North Arkansas College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 16 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 9 Certificate, 7 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	9	7	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	28	26	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.

Agriculture

what is Agriculture program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Turf and Turfgrass Management	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Communication and Journalism

what is Communication and Journalism program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Information Technology	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming/Programmer	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Information Science/Studies	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering

what is Engineering program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Engineering	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Biomedical Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	4 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	63 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
General Studies	NOT OFFERED	60 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Data Science, General	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	6 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	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Transportation and Materials Moving

what is Transportation and Materials Moving program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Fine/Studio Arts	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

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

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Medical/Clinical Assistant	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	49 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	20 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business/Commerce	NOT OFFERED	17 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Office Management and Supervision	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Accounting	6 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	3 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/Management	4 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Insurance	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 1,856 students at North Arkansas College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 769 male students and 1,023 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	1,792	750	1,042
Male Students	769	319	450
Female Students	1,023	431	592

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At North Arkansas College, there are 1,856 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,590 students were attending classes through distance learning (404 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,186 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	1,856
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	404
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	1,186
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	266