National Park College: Review & Facts

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National Park College is a small two-year, public school with 2,340 students enrolled. This college was originated in 2003 and is one of the 3 schools located in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Academic Offerings

At National Park College you can get your 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered

29

National Park College implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 29 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Medical Assistant, Laboratory Assistance, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at National Park College is low at 54% (way below Arkansas average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

54%

Bad

The graduation rate at National Park College is very low - 24%. About 8% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at National Park College is pretty decent, 14:1. Learn more on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are very low - about $4,500 per year. The additional fees at National Park College (not included in tuition costs) are about $2,500; this totals $7,000 annually.

Read the details about National Park College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

The school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at National Park College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (501) 760-4222 or check National Park College Website.

Opportunities and Services

National Park College offers a distance education program and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at National Park College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

B-

Dicey

National Park College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 200 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low, roughly $4,600 annually.

Army ROTC programs are available at National Park College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, National Park College appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

National Park College Location and Address

Postal Address:
National Park College
101 College Dr
Hot Springs, Arkansas
71913, USA