NorthWest Arkansas Community College

www.nwacc.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$1,896
2023 Average Net Price
$6,287
After Financial Aid
2021 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2023 Enrolled Students
7,839
25.3% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
27.3%
207 Graduates

About

NorthWest Arkansas Community College is a higher education institution located in Benton County, AR. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at NorthWest Arkansas Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (610 degrees awarded), General Studies (248 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (99 degrees).

In 2023, 2,155 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at NorthWest Arkansas Community College. 65.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,396 degrees), 2.96 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (471 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at NorthWest Arkansas Community College is $1,896, which is $−6,357 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at NorthWest Arkansas Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 859 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at NorthWest Arkansas Community College is $1,896, which is $6,357 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,287.

In 2023, 52% of undergraduate students attending NorthWest Arkansas Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 10% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,896
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at NorthWest Arkansas Community College was $1,896. The cost of tuition at NorthWest Arkansas Community College is $−6,357 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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Average Net Price

$6,287
2023 Value
4.42%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 NorthWest Arkansas Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,287. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of NorthWest Arkansas Community College grew by 4.42%.

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Other Student Expenses

$9,324
Room and Board
$1,240
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at NorthWest Arkansas Community College was of $9,324 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

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

52%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
10%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

52% of undergraduate students at NorthWest Arkansas Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 4% with respect to 2022, when 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

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0%
2021 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at NorthWest Arkansas Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 859 total borrowers.

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Enrollment

NorthWest Arkansas Community College had a total enrollment of 7,839 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at NorthWest Arkansas Community College is 1,984 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,855. This means that 25.3% 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 59.5% White, 24.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.59% Two or More Races, 4.03% Asian, 2.77% Black or African American, 1.24% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.74% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at NorthWest Arkansas Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.5%), followed by White Male (26.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (17.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

25.3%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at NorthWest Arkansas Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,839 students. The full-time enrollment at NorthWest Arkansas Community College is 1,984 and the part-time enrollment is 5,855. This means that 25.3% of students enrolled at NorthWest Arkansas Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

62%
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 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 (2023)
  1. White
    4,666 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    1,930 enrolled students
  3. Two or More Races
    360 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at NorthWest Arkansas Community College is 59.5% White, 24.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.59% Two or More Races, 4.03% Asian, 2.77% Black or African American, 1.24% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.74% 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.

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, 178 students (2.27%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2023, 687 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 (1,396 degrees awarded). There were 2.96 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (471 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at NorthWest Arkansas Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (610 degrees awarded), followed by General Studies (248 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (99 degrees).

In 2023,  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 (1,065 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (80 degrees), and Health (587 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 (1,469,520 people), Medical & health services managers (165,961 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (153,891 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (143,873 people), and Pharmacists (135,442 people).

The most specialized majors at NorthWest Arkansas Community College in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,065 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (80 degrees), Health (587 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (92 degrees), and Human Sciences (28 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 NorthWest Arkansas Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Skincare specialists, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

The most specialized majors at NorthWest Arkansas Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,065 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (80 degrees), Health (587 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (92 degrees), and Human Sciences (28 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 NorthWest Arkansas Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,589,596 people), Elementary & secondary schools (421,593 people), uninformed (320,319 people), Outpatient care centers (281,940 people), and Offices of physicians (214,164 people).

The most specialized majors at NorthWest Arkansas Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,065 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (80 degrees), Health (587 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (92 degrees), and Human Sciences (28 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 NorthWest Arkansas Community College.
Most Common (2023)
  1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    610 degrees awarded
  2. General Studies
    248 degrees awarded
  3. General Business Administration & Management
    99 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at NorthWest Arkansas Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 610 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

734
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
1,421
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 734 degrees were awarded to men at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, which is 0.517 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,421).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 290 degrees were awarded to men at NorthWest Arkansas Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.55 times less than the 527 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 527 degrees were awarded to men at NorthWest Arkansas Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.82 times more than the 290 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

12%
100% Completion Time
25%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 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, 25% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 29% within 200%.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Asian Female
Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at NorthWest Arkansas Community College is Female and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

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, 0.966% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    1,396 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    471 degrees awarded
  3. Two or More Races
    109 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at NorthWest Arkansas Community College is white (1,396 degrees awarded). There were 2.96 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (471 degrees).

1.07% of degree recipients (23 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. White Female
    929 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    467 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino Female
    314 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at NorthWest Arkansas Community College is white female (929 degrees awarded). There were 1.99 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (467 degrees).

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Operations

NorthWest Arkansas Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $9.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 45.2k (0.461%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, NorthWest Arkansas Community College had a total salary expenditure of 63.2M. NorthWest Arkansas Community College employs 91 No academic ranks, 30 Professors and 18 Instructors. Most academics at NorthWest Arkansas Community College are Male No academic rank (47), Female No academic rank (44), and Female Professor (18).

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 76 employees, Management, with 49 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 30 employees.

Endowment

$9.8M
2023 Endowment
11.9%
growth from 2022

NorthWest Arkansas Community College has an endowment valued at about $9.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of NorthWest Arkansas Community College grew 11.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$27.6M
2023 Salaries
4.3%
growth from 2022

In 2023, NorthWest Arkansas Community College paid a median of $27.6M in salaries, which represents 43.7% of their overall expenditure ($63.2M) and a 4.3% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.36% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.83% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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Instructional Salaries

$9.45M
Instructional Salaries
156
Number of Employees

In 2023, NorthWest Arkansas Community College paid a total of $9.45M to 156 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.2% 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

No academic rank
Most Common Instructor
91 Employees
Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
76 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at NorthWest Arkansas Community College were No academic rank with 91 employees, Professor with 30 employees, and Instructor with 18 employees.

In 2023, 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 76 employees, Management with 49 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 30 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Male No academic rank
  2. Female No academic rank
  3. Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at NorthWest Arkansas Community College was Male No academic rank with 47 employees, Female No academic rank with 44 employees, and Female Professor with 18 employees.

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