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NorthWest Arkansas Community College
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
BENTONVILLE, AR . 2 Year 3.9
#992 in Best Colleges in America
ONE COLLEGE DR BENTONVILLE, AR 72712

Overview

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC), located in Bentonville, Arkansas, was founded in 1989 and is the largest public two-year college in the state. The main campus and branches are located in Benton and Springdale, with more than 75 degree and certificate programs. Popular majors include nursing, business, computer, cooking (Brightwater) and technical courses. The college adheres to the concept of "empowering life, inspiring learning, and strengthening the community". It serves more than 15,000 students each year, including more than 8,000 on-campus credit students. It is committed to cultivating high-quality graduates for the region and working closely with the industry.

Rankings

  • 299

    #299 in Best Community Colleges in America

  • 1

    #1 0 in Best Community Colleges in Arkansas

  • Best Community Colleges in America 299 of 922

Academics

  • B Professors
  • B Value
  • BDiversity
  • ASafety
  • A Student Life
  • A Location

Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    885 Graduates
  • Health Service Preparatory Studies
    346 Graduates
  • Business
    156 Graduates
  • Nursing
    77 Graduates
  • Construction Engineering Technician
    53 Graduates
  • Culinary Arts and Food Service
    49 Graduates
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
    43 Graduates
  • Nursing Assistant
    40 Graduates
  • Graphic Design
    25 Graduates
  • Dental Assisting
    24 Graduates

Admissions

  • Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    3
  • Online Associates Programs
    4
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $3,207
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    69%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    27%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    87%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,804 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    5,233
  • Undergrads Over 25
    22%
  • Pell Grant
    38%
  • Varsity Athletes
    1%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    12:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    Other

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