NorthWest Arkansas Community College
About NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
NorthWest Arkansas Community College teaches in Bentonville, in the town Walmart was built from, and trains many of its students for the companies that supply it. Nursing and business are its largest programs.
Founded
1989
Location
Bentonville, Arkansas
Students
4,953
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
31.3%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$3,342
Out-of-state: $5,238
Avg Net Price
$7,196
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$43,505
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
31.3% complete their degree within three years
Retention
61.6%
Transfer Out
21%
Teaching Quality
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
27.8%
$/Student
$4.9K
Class Size
Medium
The 31.3% graduation rate is below average, but 61.6% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$3,342
In-State
$5,238
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,240
Total Cost of Attendance
$12,157
After Financial Aid
$7,196
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$5,722
Receive Grants
23.2%
Take Loans
11.4%
Tuition is $3,342/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $7,196.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at NorthWest Arkansas Community College fund their education.
While in School
23.2%
Get Grants
Free money
11.4%
Take Loans
Must repay
$29,102
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$9,506
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$101/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $9,506, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends NorthWest Arkansas Community College.
Gender
59.5%
Female
41%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
4,953
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
52.4%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
18.3%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 60% of the student body. 52.4% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Small
Campus Quick Facts
4,953
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
NorthWest Arkansas Community College fields 1 varsity team with 33 student athletes, about 1% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division II
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
1
Biggest: Track & Cross Country
Student Athletes
33
1% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
58% / 42%
19
Men
14
Women
1
Men's Teams
1
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of NorthWest Arkansas Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$43,505
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$31K
858 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$44K
99 grads
4yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$67K
71 grads
1yr Earnings
Business/Commerce, General
$32K
29 grads
1yr Earnings
Culinary Arts and Related Services
$26K
21 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$59K
18 grads
1yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $35K six years out, growing to $44K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.