North Arkansas College
North Arkansas College is a public certificate and vocational school in Harrison, Arkansas, enrolling about 1,202 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. In-state tuition starts near $3,504 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,504
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,180 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,202 62.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 41.79%
North Arkansas College: what the data shows
Common questions about North Arkansas College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is North Arkansas College?
North Arkansas College is located in Harrison, AR (ZIP 72601-5508).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is North Arkansas College public or private?
North Arkansas College is a Public institution.
How much does North Arkansas College cost?
Published tuition: $3,504 in-state, $5,592 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $10,180.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,059 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,284 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,957 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $8,363 |
| $110,001+ | $13,364 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $14,016.
How big is North Arkansas College?
Total enrollment: 1,202 students.
About 62% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at North Arkansas College?
150%-time completion rate: 41.79%.
First-year retention: 54.3%.
What do graduates of North Arkansas College earn?
Median earnings: $31,671 six years after entry; $34,653 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,000.
35.91% of students receive Pell grants.
What is North Arkansas College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (873 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (122 completions)
- CIP 240102 (94 completions)
- CIP 469999 (71 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (61 completions)
- Welding Technology (55 completions)
- Other Multidisciplinary Studies (52 completions)
- CIP 510904 (42 completions)
- Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (37 completions)
- CIP 000460 (30 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is North Arkansas College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 41.79%; median earnings $34,653 at 10 years; net price $10,180. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$3,504
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at North Arkansas College was $3,504.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,180
2024 Value
In 2024 North Arkansas College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,180.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$40,720 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,180 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$14,016 4-Year In-State Tuition
$22,368 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for North Arkansas College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
35.91% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
7.56% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at North Arkansas College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for North Arkansas College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1,896 | $4,176 | $4,094 |
| 2014 | $1,896 | $4,176 | $3,785 |
| 2015 | $2,040 | $4,320 | $4,194 |
| 2016 | $2,088 | $4,368 | $3,743 |
| 2017 | $2,208 | $4,560 | $4,602 |
| 2018 | $2,280 | $4,632 | $4,684 |
| 2019 | $2,352 | $4,632 | $4,702 |
| 2020 | $3,090 | $5,940 | $6,439 |
| 2021 | $3,090 | $5,940 | $9,786 |
| 2022 | $2,760 | $5,136 | $7,511 |
| 2023 | $3,168 | $5,544 | $10,146 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
62.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at North Arkansas College in 2024 is 1,202 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
54.3%
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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
32.84% 100% Completion Time
41.79% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 32.84% of students graduating from North Arkansas College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for North Arkansas College.
Return on Investment
$9,000 Median Student Debt
$34,653 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
25.97% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
751.01% Return on Investment
2.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for North Arkansas College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 122 completions
CIP 24.0102: 94 completions
CIP 46.9999: 71 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 61 completions
Welding Technology: 55 completions
Other Multidisciplinary Studies: 52 completions
CIP 51.0904: 42 completions
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training: 37 completions
CIP 00.0460: 30 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 873 completions
Most popular programs at North Arkansas College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for North Arkansas College graduates.
About
North Arkansas College is a public institution located in Harrison, AR, offering 43 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,202 students. The institution maintains a 41.79% graduation rate. Approximately 35.91% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Harrison, AR 72601-5508
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
North Arkansas College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does North Arkansas College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $3,504 and average net price is $10,180 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of North Arkansas College earn?
Median earnings are $31,671 six years after entry and $34,653 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at North Arkansas College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 41.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do North Arkansas College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,000.
How big is North Arkansas College?
Total enrollment is about 1,202 students in the latest reporting year.
Is North Arkansas College public or private?
North Arkansas College is a public institution located in Harrison, AR.
Is North Arkansas College an HBCU?
No. North Arkansas College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is North Arkansas College a tribal college?
No. North Arkansas College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is North Arkansas College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, North Arkansas College does not meet that proxy (reported share 10.3%).
Is North Arkansas College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for North Arkansas College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.