NorthWest Arkansas Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,896

2023 Average Net Price

$6,287

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

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 2020 the default rate for borrower's at NorthWest Arkansas Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 932 total borrowers.

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

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).

This chart compares the tuition costs of NorthWest Arkansas Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

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%.

This chart compares the average net price of NorthWest Arkansas Community 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

$9,324

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.

This chart compares the average student costs at NorthWest Arkansas Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

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.

This chart compares the average award discount at NorthWest Arkansas Community 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 NorthWest Arkansas Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 932 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

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.

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

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.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
4,666 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,930 enrolled students
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.

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).

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 Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

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).

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 (1,531,989 people), Elementary & secondary schools (405,434 people), Outpatient care centers (259,178 people), Offices of physicians (213,130 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (186,167 people).

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)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
610 degrees awarded
General Studies
248 degrees awarded
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.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at NorthWest Arkansas Community College according to their major.

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).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at NorthWest Arkansas Community College by degrees awarded.

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.

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.

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%.

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

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,396 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
471 degrees awarded
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.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
929 degrees awarded
White Male
467 degrees awarded
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).

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.

This line chart shows how the endowment at NorthWest Arkansas Community 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

$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.

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

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.

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.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank
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.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at NorthWest Arkansas Community College.

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