NorthWest Arkansas Community College
NorthWest Arkansas Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Bentonville, AR. It offers 82 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1995 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 7,593 students attended NorthWest Arkansas Community College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 153 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 311 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 395 (full-time) and 368 (part-time).
The graduation rate of NorthWest Arkansas Community College is 24% and transfer-out rate is 17%. The retention rate is 61% at the school.
| Student Population | 7,593 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 24% |
| Number of Faculty | 464 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of NorthWest Arkansas Community College is $5,022
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
50% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $2,470 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $5,022 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $2,470 |
Offered Certificate Programs
NorthWest Arkansas Community College offers 56 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 910 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 27 | 3 | 356 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 29 | 2 | 554 |
| Total | 56 | 5 | 910 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at NorthWest Arkansas Community College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 910 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 356 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 554 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 7,593 students have enrolled into NorthWest Arkansas Community College. By gender, 3,090 male and 4,503 female students are attending the school.
There are 4,626 White (60.92%), 191 Black/African American (2.52%), 1,695 Hispanic (22.32%), 256 Asian (3.37%), and 2,475 students with other races. 46 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,593 | 3,090 | 4,503 |
| American Indian/Native American | 93 | 36 | 57 |
| Asian | 256 | 101 | 155 |
| Black/African American | 191 | 80 | 111 |
| Hispanic | 1,695 | 609 | 1,086 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 45 | 11 | 34 |
| White | 4,626 | 1,964 | 2,662 |
| Two More | 411 | 156 | 255 |
| Un-Known | 230 | 113 | 117 |
| Non-resident Alien | 46 | 20 | 26 |
Directory Information
- One College Drive, Bentonville, AR
- 479-986-4000
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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