NorthWest Arkansas Community College

www.nwacc.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,800

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$6,079

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

12.6%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

7,411

27.2% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

27%

243 Graduates

About

NorthWest Arkansas Community College is a higher education institution located in Benton County, AR. In N/A, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at NorthWest Arkansas Community College were N/A.

In 2020, 1,733 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at NorthWest Arkansas Community College. 64.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,084 degrees), 2.92 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (371 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at NorthWest Arkansas Community College is $1,800, which is $−6,180 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at NorthWest Arkansas Community College is $1,800, which is $−6,180 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,079.

In 2020, 56% of undergraduate students attending NorthWest Arkansas Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 13% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,800

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at NorthWest Arkansas Community College was $1,800. The cost of tuition at NorthWest Arkansas Community College is $−6,180 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

This chart compares the tuition costs of NorthWest Arkansas Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,079

2020 Value

7.59%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 NorthWest Arkansas Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,079. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of NorthWest Arkansas Community College grew by 7.59%.

This chart compares the average net price of NorthWest Arkansas Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,205

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at NorthWest Arkansas Community College was of $11,205 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of room and board did not change between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at NorthWest Arkansas Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

13%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

56% of undergraduate students at NorthWest Arkansas Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2019, when 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at NorthWest Arkansas Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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.

12.6%

2018 Default Rate

143

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at NorthWest Arkansas Community College was 12.6%, which represents 143 out of the 1136 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

NorthWest Arkansas Community College has a total enrollment of 7,411 students. The full-time enrollment at NorthWest Arkansas Community College is 2,014 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,397. This means that 27.2% 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 61% White, 22.3% Hispanic or Latino, 5.11% Two or More Races, 3.18% Asian, 2.43% Black or African American, 1.16% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.526% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at NorthWest Arkansas Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.6%), followed by White Male (25.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (16.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

27.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,411 students. The full-time enrollment at NorthWest Arkansas Community College is 2,014 and the part-time enrollment is 5,397. This means that 27.2% of students enrolled at NorthWest Arkansas Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 34.4% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at NorthWest Arkansas Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

54%

2020 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 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), NorthWest Arkansas Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at NorthWest Arkansas Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
4,519
Hispanic or Latino
1,651
Two or More Races
379

The enrolled student population at NorthWest Arkansas Community College is 61% White, 22.3% Hispanic or Latino, 5.11% Two or More Races, 3.18% Asian, 2.43% Black or African American, 1.16% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.526% 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 44.5% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.2% 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, 268 students (3.62%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 515 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 (1,084 degrees awarded). There were 2.92 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (371 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at NorthWest Arkansas Community College is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

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 (793 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (109 degrees), and Health (500 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 (1,306,094 people), Medical & health services managers (149,950 people), Pharmacists (133,165 people), Other managers (127,435 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (123,723 people).

The most specialized majors at NorthWest Arkansas Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (793 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (109 degrees), Health (500 degrees), Engineering Technologies (40 degrees), and Agriculture (17 degrees).

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, Chief executives & legislators, Skincare specialists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Physicians

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 (1,456,805 people), Elementary & secondary schools (334,107 people), Outpatient care centers (212,557 people), Offices of physicians (189,995 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (184,685 people).

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

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at NorthWest Arkansas Community College was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at NorthWest Arkansas Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

609

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

1,124

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 609 degrees were awarded to men at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, which is 0.542 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,124).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at NorthWest Arkansas Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 264 degrees were awarded to men at NorthWest Arkansas Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.565 times less than the 467 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 467 degrees were awarded to women at NorthWest Arkansas Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.77 times more than the 264 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

24%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 9% 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, 24% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 26% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (43.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at NorthWest Arkansas Community College is Female and Hispanic or Latino (43.9% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 7% of graduates (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,084 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
371 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
83 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at NorthWest Arkansas Community College is white (1,084 degrees awarded). There were 2.92 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (371 degrees).

1.96% of degree recipients (34 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
709 degrees awarded
White Male
375 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
243 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at NorthWest Arkansas Community College is white female (709 degrees awarded). There were 1.89 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (375 degrees).

Operations

NorthWest Arkansas Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $8.32M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $118k (1.42%), compared to the 5.11% average return ($226k on $4.42M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2020, NorthWest Arkansas Community College had a total salary expenditure of $56.2M. NorthWest Arkansas Community College employs 78 No academic ranks, 30 Instructors, and 30 Professors. Most academics at NorthWest Arkansas Community College are Female No academic ranks (44), Male No academic ranks(34), and Female Professors (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at NorthWest Arkansas Community College are: Management, with 52 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 45 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 38 employees.

Endowment

$8.32M

2020 Endowment

39.7%

growth from 2019

NorthWest Arkansas Community College has an endowment valued at about $8.32M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of NorthWest Arkansas Community College grew 39.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.89M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at NorthWest Arkansas Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$0 - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, NorthWest Arkansas Community College received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$27.4M

2020 Salaries

3.99%

growth from 2019

In 2020, NorthWest Arkansas Community College paid a median of $27.4M in salaries, which represents 48.8% of their overall expenditure ($56.2M) and a 3.99% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.192% growth from 2018 and a 4.14% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (43.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.02M

Instructional Salaries

153

Number of Employees

In 2020, NorthWest Arkansas Community College paid a total of $9.02M to 153 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.98M (29.6%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

78 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

52 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at NorthWest Arkansas Community College were No academic rank with 78 employees; Instructor with 30 employees; and Instructor with 30 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at NorthWest Arkansas Community College were Management with 52 employees; Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 45 employees; and Office and Administrative Support with 38 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank
Female Professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at NorthWest Arkansas Community College was Female No academic rank with 44 employees, Male No academic rank with 34 employees, and Female Professor with 18 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at NorthWest Arkansas Community College.