NorthWest Arkansas Community College

www.nwacc.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $2,184
    15.2% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $7,329
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    8,412
    24.4% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    31.3%
    214 Graduates

    About

    NorthWest Arkansas Community College is a higher education institution located in Benton County, AR. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at NorthWest Arkansas Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (608 degrees awarded), General Studies (207 degrees), and Registered Nursing (109 degrees).

    In 2024, 2,079 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at NorthWest Arkansas Community College. 66.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,151 degrees), 2.33 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (495 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at NorthWest Arkansas Community College is $2,184, which is $−5,976 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at NorthWest Arkansas Community College is $2,184, which is $5,976 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,329.

    In 2024, 56% of undergraduate students attending NorthWest Arkansas Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 11% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $2,184
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at NorthWest Arkansas Community College was $2,184. The cost of tuition at NorthWest Arkansas Community College is $−5,976 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $7,329
    2024 Value
    16.6%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 NorthWest Arkansas Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,329. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of NorthWest Arkansas Community College grew by 16.6%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $10,800
    Room and Board
    $1,240
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at NorthWest Arkansas Community College was of $10,800 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 15.8% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,240. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    56%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    11%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    56% of undergraduate students at NorthWest Arkansas Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 7.69% with respect to 2023, when 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Enrollment

    NorthWest Arkansas Community College had a total enrollment of 8,412 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at NorthWest Arkansas Community College is 2,049 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,363. This means that 24.4% of students enrolled at NorthWest Arkansas Community College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.8% White, 23.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.67% Asian, 3.45% Two or More Races, 2.33% Black or African American, 1.13% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.487% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at NorthWest Arkansas Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.9%), followed by White Male (25.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (19.2%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    24.4%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at NorthWest Arkansas Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,412 students. The full-time enrollment at NorthWest Arkansas Community College is 2,049 and the part-time enrollment is 6,363. This means that 24.4% of students enrolled at NorthWest Arkansas Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    62%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at NorthWest Arkansas Community College was 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), NorthWest Arkansas Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      4,528 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      1,990 enrolled students
    3. Asian
      309 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at NorthWest Arkansas Community College is 53.8% White, 23.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.67% Asian, 3.45% Two or More Races, 2.33% Black or African American, 1.13% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.487% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 941 students (11.2%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 685 more women than men received degrees from NorthWest Arkansas Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at NorthWest Arkansas Community College is white (1,151 degrees awarded). There were 2.33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (495 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at NorthWest Arkansas Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (608 degrees awarded), followed by General Studies (207 degrees) and Registered Nursing (109 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,010 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (64 degrees), and Health (647 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at NorthWest Arkansas Community College are Registered nurses (1,508,217 people), Medical & health services managers (171,473 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (168,012 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (151,226 people), and Other managers (142,889 people).

    The most specialized majors at NorthWest Arkansas Community College in 2024 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,010 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (64 degrees), Health (647 degrees), Human Sciences (28 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (72 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at NorthWest Arkansas Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Actuaries, and Chief executives & legislators

    The most specialized majors at NorthWest Arkansas Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,010 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (64 degrees), Health (647 degrees), Human Sciences (28 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (72 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at NorthWest Arkansas Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,646,541 people), Elementary & secondary schools (442,014 people), Outpatient care centers (300,902 people), Offices of physicians (210,600 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (201,356 people).

    The most specialized majors at NorthWest Arkansas Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,010 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (64 degrees), Health (647 degrees), Human Sciences (28 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (72 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by NorthWest Arkansas Community College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      195 degrees awarded
    2. General Health Services
      160 degrees awarded
    3. Culinary Arts & Chef Training
      15 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at NorthWest Arkansas Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 195 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    697
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    1,382
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 697 degrees were awarded to men at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, which is 0.504 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,382).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 287 degrees were awarded to men at NorthWest Arkansas Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.556 times less than the 516 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 516 degrees were awarded to men at NorthWest Arkansas Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.8 times more than the 287 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    12%
    100% Completion Time
    27%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 12% of students graduating from NorthWest Arkansas Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 27% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 30% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      1,151 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      495 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      119 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at NorthWest Arkansas Community College is white (1,151 degrees awarded). There were 2.33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (495 degrees).

    1.39% of degree recipients (29 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      929 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      823 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      750 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at NorthWest Arkansas Community College is white female (929 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (823 degrees).

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    Operations

    NorthWest Arkansas Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $11.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 866k (7.79%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

    In 2024, NorthWest Arkansas Community College had a total salary expenditure of 59.7M. NorthWest Arkansas Community College employs 89 No academic ranks, 34 Professors and 20 Instructors. Most academics at NorthWest Arkansas Community College are Female No academic rank (47), Male No academic rank (42), and Female Professor (20).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at NorthWest Arkansas Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 77 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 43 employees, and Management with 41 employees.

    Endowment

    $11.1M
    2024 Endowment
    13.4%
    growth from 2023

    NorthWest Arkansas Community College has an endowment valued at about $11.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of NorthWest Arkansas Community College grew 13.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.71M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $36M
    2024 Salaries
    30.5%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, NorthWest Arkansas Community College paid a median of $36M in salaries, which represents 60.4% of their overall expenditure ($59.7M) and a 30.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.3% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.36% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $10.9M
    Instructional Salaries
    165
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, NorthWest Arkansas Community College paid a total of $10.9M to 165 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.3% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at NorthWest Arkansas Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 77 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 43 employees, and Management with 41 employees.

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