Arkansas Northeastern College Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Arkansas Northeastern College is a public certificate and vocational school in Blytheville, Arkansas, enrolling about 756 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,375 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,570. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $33,169 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,570
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,375 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 756 50.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 49.08%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 58.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 24.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,957
- Room & Board: $9,495 annual estimate
Arkansas Northeastern College: what the data shows
Common questions about Arkansas Northeastern College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Arkansas Northeastern College?
Arkansas Northeastern College is located in Blytheville, AR (ZIP 72316-1109).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Arkansas Northeastern College public or private?
Arkansas Northeastern College is a Public institution.
How much does Arkansas Northeastern College cost?
Published tuition: $2,570 in-state, $4,250 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,375.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,232 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,922 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,265 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $8,364 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $10,280.
How big is Arkansas Northeastern College?
Total enrollment: 756 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,957 students.
About 50% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Arkansas Northeastern College?
150%-time completion rate: 49.08%.
First-year retention: 64.0%.
What do graduates of Arkansas Northeastern College earn?
Median earnings: $30,674 six years after entry; $33,169 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
23.98% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Arkansas Northeastern College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (137 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (27 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (26 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (23 completions)
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels (21 completions)
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General (17 completions)
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist (16 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (16 completions)
- Metallurgical Technology/Technician (12 completions)
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician (12 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Arkansas Northeastern College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 49.08%; median earnings $33,169 at 10 years; net price $5,375. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$2,570
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Arkansas Northeastern College was $2,570.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,375
2024 Value
In 2024 Arkansas Northeastern College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,375.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$21,500 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,375 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$10,280 4-Year In-State Tuition
$17,000 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$9,495 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$599 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$12,664 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$50,656 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Arkansas Northeastern College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
23.98% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Arkansas Northeastern College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
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 Arkansas Northeastern 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 | $1,954 | $3,634 | $6,694 |
| 2014 | $1,954 | $3,634 | $8,092 |
| 2015 | $2,150 | $3,830 | $4,087 |
| 2016 | $2,206 | $3,886 | $4,222 |
| 2017 | $2,290 | $3,970 | $5,348 |
| 2018 | $2,318 | $3,998 | $4,826 |
| 2019 | $2,346 | $4,026 | $4,371 |
| 2020 | $2,374 | $4,054 | $3,648 |
| 2021 | $2,458 | $4,138 | $4,117 |
| 2022 | $2,542 | $4,222 | $4,137 |
| 2023 | $2,570 | $4,250 | $5,144 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & 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 & Student Demographics
Arkansas Northeastern College reported total enrollment of about 756 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 32% male and 68% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (55.6%), Black or African American (34.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (7.0%). About 23.98% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 58.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
50.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Arkansas Northeastern College in 2024 is 756 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,957 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
64.0%
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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 55.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
11.04% 100% Completion Time
49.08% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 11.04% of students graduating from Arkansas Northeastern College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 27% male / 73% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 19% male / 81% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 81% male / 19% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Arkansas Northeastern College.
Return on Investment
$33,169 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
1442.74% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Arkansas Northeastern College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 30 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 137 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 27 completions
3. Welding Technology/Welder: 26 completions
4. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 23 completions
5. Teacher Education, Multiple Levels: 21 completions
6. Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General: 17 completions
7. Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist: 16 completions
8. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 16 completions
9. Metallurgical Technology/Technician: 12 completions
Most popular programs at Arkansas Northeastern College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Arkansas Northeastern College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Arkansas Northeastern College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,244
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,821
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Arkansas Northeastern College is a public institution located in Blytheville, AR, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Welding Technology/Welder. Enrollment is approximately 756 students. Student body composition includes White (55.6%), Black or African American (34.1%), Hispanic or Latino (7.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 49.08%. Approximately 23.98% of students receive Pell Grants. About 58.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Blytheville, AR 72316-1109
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Arkansas Northeastern 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Arkansas Northeastern College located?
Arkansas Northeastern College is located in Blytheville, AR.
How much does Arkansas Northeastern College cost?
Reported tuition is $2,570 and average net price is $5,375 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,495 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Arkansas Northeastern College?
Arkansas Northeastern College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,957 students, White (55.6%), Black or African American (34.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Arkansas Northeastern College?
About 58.9% of students at Arkansas Northeastern College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Arkansas Northeastern College earn?
Median earnings are $30,674 six years after entry and $33,169 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Arkansas Northeastern College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 49.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Arkansas Northeastern College public or private?
Arkansas Northeastern College is a public institution located in Blytheville, AR.
Is Arkansas Northeastern College an HBCU?
No. Arkansas Northeastern College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Arkansas Northeastern College a tribal college?
No. Arkansas Northeastern College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Arkansas Northeastern College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Arkansas Northeastern College does not meet that proxy (reported share 7.0%).
Is Arkansas Northeastern College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Arkansas Northeastern 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
- Arkansas college costs
- Arkansas colleges by ROI
- Arkansas trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Arkansas
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.