NorthWest Arkansas Community College

Bentonville, AR · Public · Certificate degrees · City

C-

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About NorthWest Arkansas Community College

NorthWest Arkansas Community College is a mid-sized, public institution in Bentonville, AR, in a city setting. It enrolls about 4,953 students. 31% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $43,505.

Open

Acceptance

$7,196

Net price

4,953

Enrollment

31%

Grad rate

Report Card

C-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$7,196

Average net price

$3,342

In-state tuition

$5,238

Out-of-state tuition

—

Room & board

$1,240

Books & supplies

$12,157

Total cost of attendance

23%

Students receiving Pell grants

11%

Students with federal loans

$9,506

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$5,722

$30–48K

$5,751

$48–75K

$8,300

$75–110K

$10,231

$110K+

$11,719

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing38.6%

Humanities35.3%

Personal & Culinary Services5.5%

Business5.5%

Engineering Tech5.1%

Education2.1%

Visual & Performing Arts1.9%

Criminal Justice0.9%

Computer Science0.6%

Natural Resources0.6%

After Graduation

$43,505

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$35,242

Median earnings (6 yrs)

31%

Graduation rate

62%

Retention rate

69%

Earn more than a HS grad

$4,940

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

4,953

Total enrollment

65%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

52%

First-generation

Gender balance

60% women

40% men

Race & ethnicity

White

53%

Hispanic

31%

Asian

Two or more races

Black

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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