National Park College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$3,300
10% growth from 2022
2023 Average Net Price
$12,350
After Financial Aid
2022 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2023 Enrolled Students
2,308
52.6% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
36%
169 Graduates

About

National Park College is a higher education institution located in Garland County, AR. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at National Park College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (85 degrees awarded), Pre-Nursing Studies (76 degrees), and Other Clinical Laboratory & Allied Health Professions (33 degrees).

In 2023, 818 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at National Park College. 50% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (584 degrees), 6.15 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (95 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at National Park College is $3,300, which is $−4,953 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at National Park College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 440 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at National Park College is $3,300, which is $4,953 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,350.

In 2023, 59% of undergraduate students attending National Park College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 23% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,300
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at National Park College was $3,300. The cost of tuition at National Park College is $−4,953 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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Average Net Price

$12,350
2023 Value
45.2%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 National Park College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,350. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of National Park College grew by 45.2%.

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Other Student Expenses

$9,301
Room and Board
$1,500
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at National Park College was of $9,301 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 23.1% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

59%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
23%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

59% of undergraduate students at National Park College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 22.4% with respect to 2022, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.
0%
2022 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at National Park College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 440 total borrowers.

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Enrollment

National Park College had a total enrollment of 2,308 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at National Park College is 1,213 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,095. This means that 52.6% of students enrolled at National Park College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at National Park College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 82% White, 8.93% Black or African American, 6.15% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% Asian, 0.997% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.477% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at National Park College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.9%), followed by White Male (32.1%) and Black or African American Female (5.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

52.6%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at National Park College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,308 students. The full-time enrollment at National Park College is 1,213 and the part-time enrollment is 1,095. This means that 52.6% of students enrolled at National Park College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

52%
2023 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 National Park College was 52%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), National Park College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    1,893 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    206 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    142 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at National Park College is 82% White, 8.93% Black or African American, 6.15% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% Asian, 0.997% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.477% 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 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

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Graduates

In 2023, 0 more women than men received degrees from National Park College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at National Park College is white (584 degrees awarded). There were 6.15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (95 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at National Park College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (85 degrees awarded), followed by Pre-Nursing Studies (76 degrees) and Other Clinical Laboratory & Allied Health Professions (33 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at National Park College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (159 degrees awarded), Precision Production (79 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (174 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 National Park College are Registered nurses (1,469,976 people), Medical & health services managers (168,538 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (153,646 people), Other managers (145,860 people), and Police officers (141,766 people).

The most specialized majors at National Park College in 2023 are Mechanical Technologies (159 degrees awarded), Precision Production (79 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (174 degrees), Protective Services (41 degrees), and Health (251 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 National Park College are Surgeons, Physicians, Skincare specialists, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at National Park College are Mechanical Technologies (159 degrees awarded), Precision Production (79 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (174 degrees), Protective Services (41 degrees), and Health (251 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 National Park College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,591,947 people), Elementary & secondary schools (397,481 people), uninformed (391,632 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (355,762 people), and Outpatient care centers (282,852 people).

The most specialized majors at National Park College are Mechanical Technologies (159 degrees awarded), Precision Production (79 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (174 degrees), Protective Services (41 degrees), and Health (251 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 National Park College.
Most Common (2023)
  1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    85 degrees awarded
  2. Pre-Nursing Studies
    76 degrees awarded
  3. Other Clinical Laboratory & Allied Health Professions
    33 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at National Park College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 85 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

409
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
409
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 409 degrees were awarded to men at National Park College, which is 1 times approximately the same the number of degrees awarded to females (409).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 99 degrees were awarded to men at National Park College in Automobile Mechanics Technology, which is 11 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 83 degrees were awarded to men at National Park College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.48 times more than the 56 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

19%
100% Completion Time
26%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 19% of students graduating from National Park College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 26% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 26% within 200%.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Asian Female
Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at National Park College is Female and Asian (75% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    584 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    95 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    75 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at National Park College is white (584 degrees awarded). There were 6.15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (95 degrees).

1.59% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. White Female
    293 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    291 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Male
    53 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at National Park College is white female (293 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (291 degrees).

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Operations

National Park College has an endowment valued at nearly $2.19M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 118k (5.4%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, National Park College had a total salary expenditure of 33.1M. National Park College employs 69 Assistant professors, 10 Associate professors and 7 Professors. Most academics at National Park College are Female Assistant professor (45), Male Assistant professor (24), and Male Associate professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at National Park College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 38 employees, Management, with 29 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 21 employees.

Endowment

$2.19M
2023 Endowment
33.5%
growth from 2022

National Park College has an endowment valued at about $2.19M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of National Park College grew 33.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.61M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$13.5M
2023 Salaries
2.57%
growth from 2022

In 2023, National Park College paid a median of $13.5M in salaries, which represents 40.9% of their overall expenditure ($33.1M) and a 2.57% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.48% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.08% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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Instructional Salaries

$4.38M
Instructional Salaries
86
Number of Employees

In 2023, National Park College paid a total of $4.38M to 86 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

Assistant professor
Most Common Instructor
69 Employees
Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
38 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at National Park College were Assistant professor with 69 employees, Associate professor with 10 employees, and Professor with 7 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at National Park College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 38 employees, Management with 29 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 21 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Female Assistant professor
  2. Male Assistant professor
  3. Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at National Park College was Female Assistant professor with 45 employees, Male Assistant professor with 24 employees, and Male Associate professor with 7 employees.

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