National Park College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,300

10% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$12,350

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

2,308

52.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

36%

169 Graduates

About

National Park College is a higher education institution located in Garland County, AR. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at National Park College were Automobile Mechanics Technology (98 degrees awarded), Welding Technology (71 degrees), and Maritime Maintenance, Fitter, & Shipe Repair Technology (15 degrees).

In 2023, 818 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at National Park College. 50% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (584 degrees), 6.15 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (95 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at National Park College is $3,300, which is $−4,953 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at National Park College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 575 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at National Park College is $3,300, which is $4,953 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,350.

In 2023, 59% of undergraduate students attending National Park College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 23% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,300

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at National Park College was $3,300. The cost of tuition at National Park College is $−4,953 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of National Park College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,350

2023 Value

45.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 National Park College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,350. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of National Park College grew by 45.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of National Park 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

$9,301

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at National Park College was of $9,301 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 23.1% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at National Park College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

23%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

59% of undergraduate students at National Park College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 22.4% with respect to 2022, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at National Park 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at National Park College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 575 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

National Park College had a total enrollment of 2,308 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at National Park College is 1,213 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,095. This means that 52.6% of students enrolled at National Park College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at National Park College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 82% White, 8.93% Black or African American, 6.15% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% Asian, 0.997% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.477% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at National Park College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.9%), followed by White Male (32.1%) and Black or African American Female (5.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

52.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at National Park College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,308 students. The full-time enrollment at National Park College is 1,213 and the part-time enrollment is 1,095. This means that 52.6% of students enrolled at National Park College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

52%

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 National Park College was 52%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), National Park College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,893 enrolled students
Black or African American
206 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
142 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at National Park College is 82% White, 8.93% Black or African American, 6.15% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% Asian, 0.997% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.477% 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.

Graduates

In 2023, 0 more women than men received degrees from National Park College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at National Park College is white (584 degrees awarded). There were 6.15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (95 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at National Park College is Automobile Mechanics Technology (98 degrees awarded), followed by Welding Technology (71 degrees) and Maritime Maintenance, Fitter, & Shipe Repair Technology (15 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at National Park College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (159 degrees awarded), Precision Production (79 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (174 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 National Park College are Registered nurses (1,469,976 people), Medical & health services managers (168,538 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (153,646 people), Other managers (145,860 people), and Police officers (141,766 people).

The most specialized majors at National Park College in 2023 are Mechanical Technologies (159 degrees awarded), Precision Production (79 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (174 degrees), Protective Services (41 degrees), and Health (251 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 National Park College are Surgeons, Physicians, Skincare specialists, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at National Park College are Mechanical Technologies (159 degrees awarded), Precision Production (79 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (174 degrees), Protective Services (41 degrees), and Health (251 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 National Park College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,579,613 people), Elementary & secondary schools (552,583 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (361,437 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (307,057 people), and Outpatient care centers (277,637 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by National Park College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
85 degrees awarded
Pre-Nursing Studies
76 degrees awarded
Other Clinical Laboratory & Allied Health Professions
33 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at National Park College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 85 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at National Park College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

409

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

409

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 409 degrees were awarded to men at National Park College, which is 1 times approximately the same the number of degrees awarded to females (409).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at National Park College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 99 degrees were awarded to men at National Park College in Automobile Mechanics Technology, which is 11 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 83 degrees were awarded to men at National Park College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.48 times more than the 56 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

26%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 19% of students graduating from National Park College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 26% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at National Park College is Female and Asian (75% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 0.592% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
584 degrees awarded
Black or African American
95 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
75 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at National Park College is white (584 degrees awarded). There were 6.15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (95 degrees).

1.59% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
293 degrees awarded
White Male
291 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
53 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at National Park College is white female (293 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (291 degrees).

Operations

National Park College has an endowment valued at nearly $2.19M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 118k (5.4%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, National Park College had a total salary expenditure of 33.1M. National Park College employs 69 Assistant professors, 10 Associate professors and 7 Professors. Most academics at National Park College are Female Assistant professor (45), Male Assistant professor (24), and Male Associate professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at National Park College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 38 employees, Management, with 29 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 21 employees.

Endowment

$2.19M

2023 Endowment

33.5%

growth from 2022

National Park College has an endowment valued at about $2.19M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of National Park College grew 33.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.61M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at National Park 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.

Salary Expenditure

$13.5M

2023 Salaries

2.57%

growth from 2022

In 2023, National Park College paid a median of $13.5M in salaries, which represents 40.9% of their overall expenditure ($33.1M) and a 2.57% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.48% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.08% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.38M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, National Park College paid a total of $4.38M to 86 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

69 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

38 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at National Park College were Assistant professor with 69 employees, Associate professor with 10 employees, and Professor with 7 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at National Park College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 38 employees, Management with 29 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 21 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at National Park College was Female Assistant professor with 45 employees, Male Assistant professor with 24 employees, and Male Associate professor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at National Park College.

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