NorthWest Arkansas Community College
NorthWest Arkansas Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Bentonville, AR. It offers 85 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1995 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 8,412 students attended NorthWest Arkansas Community College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 156 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 433 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 389 (full-time) and 486 (part-time).
The graduation rate of NorthWest Arkansas Community College is 31% and transfer-out rate is 16%. The retention rate is 62% at the school.
| Student Population | 8,412 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 31% |
| Number of Faculty | 589 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of NorthWest Arkansas Community College is $5,238
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
56% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $2,299 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $5,238 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $2,299 |
Offered Certificate Programs
NorthWest Arkansas Community College offers 58 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 901 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 28 | 0 | 426 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 30 | 1 | 475 |
| Total | 58 | 1 | 901 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at NorthWest Arkansas Community College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 901 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 426 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 475 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 8,412 students have enrolled into NorthWest Arkansas Community College. By gender, 3,615 male and 4,797 female students are attending the school.
There are 4,528 White (53.83%), 196 Black/African American (2.33%), 1,990 Hispanic (23.66%), 309 Asian (3.67%), and 3,338 students with other races. 22 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8,412 | 3,615 | 4,797 |
| American Indian/Native American | 95 | 37 | 58 |
| Asian | 309 | 149 | 160 |
| Black/African American | 196 | 76 | 120 |
| Hispanic | 1,990 | 697 | 1,293 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 41 | 8 | 33 |
| White | 4,528 | 2,025 | 2,503 |
| Two More | 290 | 126 | 164 |
| Un-Known | 941 | 491 | 450 |
| Non-resident Alien | 22 | 6 | 16 |
Directory Information
- One College Drive, Bentonville, AR
- 479-986-4000
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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