North Arkansas College: Review & Facts

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North Arkansas College is a small two-year, public school with 1,860 students enrolled. This college was established in 1974 and is the only school located in Harrison, Arkansas.

Academic Offerings

North Arkansas College will give you the opportunity to get a 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered
43
North Arkansas College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 43 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Medical, Medical Assistant, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

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

The student retention rate at North Arkansas College is low at 55% (way below Arkansas average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
55%
Bad
The graduation rate at North Arkansas College is very low - 27%. Nearly 27% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at North Arkansas College is pretty good: 12:1. Find out more details regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is very low - about $4,400 annually. The additional fees at North Arkansas College not covered by tuition are around $800; this comes to $5,200 annually.

Read the details about North Arkansas 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

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
This school will consider accepting 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) at entry.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at North Arkansas College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (870) 743-3000 or check North Arkansas College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,500
Medium
North Arkansas College provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at North Arkansas 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
A
Safe
North Arkansas College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 100 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low - approximately $4,500 annually.

Based on the college crime data, North Arkansas College seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

North Arkansas College Location and Address

Postal Address:
North Arkansas College
1515 Pioneer Drive
Harrison, Arkansas
72601-5508, USA
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