North Arkansas College
North Arkansas College is one of the twenty-two public 2-year colleges in Arkansas. The campus is located in Harrison town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,821 students attend the school. Every year 33% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.North Arkansas College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $2,304, and fees were $504. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $4,056 and $504 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleRemote Town |
Number of Students1,821 |
Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate52% |
Nursing Programs
The North Arkansas College Practical Nursing program has been fully approved by the Arkansas State Board of nursing and has a tradition of a close to 100% passrate on the National Council Licensure Exam.
The program offers two enrollment periods- January and August for 11 month long classes.
The Basic Admission requirements are:
- ACT, ASSET or COMPASS test results
- High School Transcript or GED Scores
- All College Transcripts
The application information must be submitted by April 15th for August enrollment and October 15th for January enrollment to be considered for that year.
Accepted applicants will be required to submit the following information on beginning classes.
- Health Statement Form
- Immunizations
- Hepatitis B Vaccine Series
- MMR or Positive Rubella Titer for antibodies
- Tubercuin Skin Test
- Tdap
- Varicella Verification
- Current CPR certification
- Criminal Background Check
Students will be entered into the student immunization tracer and certified record review upon enrollment. Successful applicants will be required to attend an all day orientation session prior to the launch of the program.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 5 | 28 |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 5 | 25 |
Certificate | 4 | 33 |
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40 miles away |
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61 miles away |
Ozarka College
67 miles away |
Ozarks Technical Community College
70 miles away |
University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton
75 miles away |
Missouri State University-West Plains
77 miles away |
Crowder College
82 miles away |
University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville
87 miles away |
Arkansas State University-Beebe
104 miles away |
Indian Capital Technology Center-Tahlequah
108 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1979 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1989 - 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 | $92/credit | |
In State Students | $117/credit | |
Out of State Students | $190/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 | $4,140 | $5,265 | $8,550 |
ADN | 70 | $6,440 | $8,190 | $13,300 |
BSN | 125 | $11,500 | $14,625 | $23,750 |
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, 97% of North Arkansas 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 | 72% | $4,159 |
Other Federal Grant | 10% | $694 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 46% | $1,180 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 30% | $1,909 |
Federal Student Loans | 12% | $4,567 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$4,891
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$4,239 |
$30,001 to $48,000$4,119 |
$48,001 to $75,000$6,529 |
$75,001 to $110,000$7,494 |
Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
1,821
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,094
Women
727
Men
59%
Full-time
41%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
87% |
Hispanic |
7% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
Black/African American |
1% |
Asian |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Arkansas state board of nursing.