NorthWest Arkansas Community College, AR
Public
2-Year • Medium
Associate's College • High Transfer • Traditional and Non-Traditional Students
Open Admissions
Main Campus
NorthWest Arkansas Community College Rankings
Affordability91
Retention8
Graduation1
Earnings17
Diversity60
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at NorthWest Arkansas Community College
-
Bachelor’s
30%
Associate’s
70%
Certificate
Assoc
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Business, Management, Marketing12%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education1%
Engineering Technologies4%
Health Professions and Related Programs24%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting3%
Legal Professions and Studies1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities44%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies<1%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Personal and Culinary Services5%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into NorthWest Arkansas Community College
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Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending NorthWest Arkansas Community College
$3K
In-State Tuition
$5K
Out-of-State Tuition
$12K
Average Total Cost
$7K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $6K | $12K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $7K | $12K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $9K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $11K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $11K | $16K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after NorthWest Arkansas Community College
16%
Receive Federal Loans
$5K
Median Federal Debt
43%
Repayment Rate
$93
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 50% | 62% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 21% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 8% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 6% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $6K | $9K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $6K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $4K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $6K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $4K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $24K | $23K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $12K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $3K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $2K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 40% | 49% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 43% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 44% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 50% | 49% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at NorthWest Arkansas Community College
59%
Retention Rate
19%
Transfer Rate
37%
Withdrawal Rate
22%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 9% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 22% | 46% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 23% | 46% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 39% | 31% | 53% |
| Caucasian | 24% | 38% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26% | 45% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 29% | 32% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 15% | 40% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 14% | 33% | 44% |
| Other race | 20% | 17% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after NorthWest Arkansas Community College
87%
Employment Rate
$28K
Median Salary
$16K
25 Pctl Salary
$41K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 87% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 87% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 85% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 83% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 84% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $7K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $16K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $28K | $24K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $41K | $37K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $55K | $50K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $28K | $24K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $32K | $27K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $33K | $29K | $35K |
Students
Students at NorthWest Arkansas Community College
6,034
Undergraduates
42%
Full-time Undergrads
24
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 56% | 67% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 44% | 33% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 3% | 30% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 60% | 57% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24% | 7% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 1% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 39% | 50% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 23% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 10% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 9% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near NorthWest Arkansas Community College, AR
Academy of Professional Cosmetology
1 miles, E
Bryan University
2 miles, S
Ecclesia College
11 miles, S
Northwest Technical Institute
13 miles, S