- A comprehensive community college, Northark provides both vocational training in high wage and demand jobs as well as education to transfer to a university. Northark is a high value institution with very low tutition and high quality instruction. Graduates are successful in the university and the workplace. Be a Pioneer!
School Highlights
North Arkansas College serves 2,089 students (37% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 2,089 students
- In-state tuition: $1,920
- Out-state tuition: $2,970
- Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
- Minority enrollment: 20%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
North Arkansas College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 85 teachers has declined by 62% over five years.
North Arkansas College
(AR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
85 staff
61 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of North Arkansas College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The North Arkansas College diversity score of 0.35 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 15% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,089 students
1,285 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
781 students
440 students
# Part-Time Students
1,308 students
845 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
129 students
544 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
781 students
440 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,308 students
845 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
12%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
80%
62%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Unknown races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
38%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,900
$27,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,920 is less than the state average of $2,994. The in-state tuition has declined by 37% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $2,970 is less than the state average of $4,750. The out-state tuition has declined by 37% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,920
$2,994
Out-State Tuition Fees
$2,970
$4,750
Tuition Notes
$112 per credit hour (Boone County), $127 per credit hour (Arkansas), $154 per credit hour (Contiguous Counties), $199 per credit hour (Out-of-State)
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,999
$9,673
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,300
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- The North Arkansas College mission is to provide high quality, affordable, convenient opportunities for learning and community enrichment. The vision is to be a premier institution, achieving excellence through innovation, technology, continuous improvement, and quality instruction.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does North Arkansas College cost?
North Arkansas College's tuition is approximately $1,920 for In-State students and $2,970 for Out-State students.
What is North Arkansas College's ranking?
North Arkansas College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arkansas for: Least expensive tuition.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to North Arkansas College is Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (39.8 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1600 South College Street
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 508-6100
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 508-6100
39.8 miles
Enrollment: 1,315 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 In-state tuition: $2,750 Out-state tuition: $4,200 Minority enrollment: 8%
Evangel University-James River Assembly Of God Church
Private not-for-profit
6100 North 19th Street
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 865-2815
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 865-2815
59.3 miles
Enrollment: 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Acceptance rate: 74% Minority enrollment: 22%
Bryan University
Private for-profit
4255 S Nature Center Way
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 862-5700
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 862-5700
63.8 miles
Enrollment: 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Private-state tuition: $15,321 Minority enrollment: 50%
One College Drive
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 986-4000
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 986-4000
63.8 miles
Enrollment: 8,412 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $4,663 Out-state tuition: $4,738 Minority enrollment: 39%
Ozarka College
Public
218 College Dr
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-2300
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-2300
67.5 miles
Enrollment: 1,069 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 In-state tuition: $2,680 Out-state tuition: $5,032 Minority enrollment: 6%
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