National Park College
National Park College is one of the twenty-two public 2-year colleges in Arkansas. The campus is located in a suburb, in Hot Springs.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,768 students attend the school. Every year 27% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.National Park College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $2,940, and fees were $840. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $4,020 and $930 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleSmall Suburb |
Number of Students2,768 |
Student to Faculty Ratio19:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate55% |
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Nursing schools located within 92 miles radius of National Park College
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19 miles away |
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50 miles away |
University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton
51 miles away |
UA Rich Mountain Community College
63 miles away |
Southern Arkansas University Tech
65 miles away |
Southeast Arkansas College
66 miles away |
University of Arkansas Community College-Hope
66 miles away |
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas
78 miles away |
Arkansas State University-Beebe
79 miles away |
Texarkana College
92 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1981 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 12/01/1984 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $88/credit | |
In State Students | $98/credit | |
Out of State Students | $134/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $3,960 | $4,410 | $6,030 |
ADN | 70 | $6,160 | $6,860 | $9,380 |
BSN | 125 | $11,000 | $12,250 | $16,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 69% of National Park College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 62% | $3,942 |
Other Federal Grant | 14% | $175 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 15% | $1,146 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 16% | $1,161 |
Federal Student Loans | 28% | $4,400 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$9,605
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$8,828 |
$30,001 to $48,000$9,122 |
$48,001 to $75,000$10,594 |
$75,001 to $110,000$10,597 |
Over $110,000$13,301 |
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Student Population
2,768
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,688
Women
1,080
Men
47%
Full-time
53%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
78% |
Black/African American |
17% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
Asian |
1% |
Two or more races |
0% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
Hispanic |
0% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Arkansas state board of nursing.