National Park College is a public community college located in Hot Springs, AR. It offers 53 programs for degree/certificate.
It is accredited by Council on Occupational Education.
The 2024 tuition & fees of National Park College is $6,050 for Arkansas residents and $7,280 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is more expensive than that of Arkansas public community colleges' average ($5,466).
The school has 2,308 students, which is higher than Arkansas community collleges' average (1,577). In addition, 496 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (12 to 1) of Arkansas community colleges.
2024 Tuition & Fees
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at National Park College. Then, we compare its costs to Arkansas community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.
In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
Arkansas Residents | Out-of-State | |
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Tuition & Fees | $6,050 | $7,280 |
Books & Supplies | $1,500 | |
On-Campus Living Costs | $10,100 | |
Off-Campus Living Costs | $18,682 | |
Average Financial Aid | $5,568 | |
Cost of Attendance | $17,650 | $18,880 |
After Financial Aid | $12,082 | $13,312 |
Arkansas Residents | Out-of-State Students | |
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National Park College | $6,050 | $7,280 |
Public Community Colleges in Arkansas | $4,051 | $5,466 |
Public Community Colleges in U.S. | $4,992 | $8,639 |
Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study
National Park College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
---|---|---|---|
Online Programs | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Total Programs | 32 | 21 | NOT OFFERED |
The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
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Computer Science | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | 2 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | NOT OFFERED | 19 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 85 completers |
54 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
General Studies | NOT OFFERED | 35 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Natural Sciences | NOT OFFERED | 12 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | NOT OFFERED | 2 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | |
Criminal Justice/Police Science | 13 completers |
17 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | 8 completers |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 7 completers |
3 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | |
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician | 10 completers |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Welding Technology/Welder | 8 completers |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Visual and Performing Arts | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | |
Digital Arts | 2 completers |
8 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | 4 completers |
NOT OFFERED | |
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 15 completers |
1 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | NOT OFFERED | 7 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | NOT OFFERED | 10 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | NOT OFFERED | 9 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions (other) | 33 completers |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Pre-Nursing Studies | 76 completers |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED | 54 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 22 completers |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Business/Commerce | NOT OFFERED | 24 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Business Administration and Management | NOT OFFERED | 9 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Office Management and Supervision | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 2 completers |
NOT OFFERED | |
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Hospitality Administration/Management | 3 completers |
2 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Management Science | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Student Population
There are 2,308 students at National Park College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 961 male students and 1,379 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Total | Full-Time | Part-time | |
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Total | 2,340 | 1,192 | 1,148 |
Male Students | 961 | 518 | 443 |
Female Students | 1,379 | 674 | 705 |
Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment
Of the 2,308 total students, 1,314 students enrolled through distance learning (496 students enrolled exclusively and 818 enrolled in some online courses).
Total Enrollment | 2,308 | |
---|---|---|
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 496 | |
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses | 818 | |
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses | 994 |
School Profile and Academic Overview
The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for National Park College.
Type | 2-4 year, public |
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Address | 101 College Dr, Hot Springs, AR |
Phone | 501-760-4222 |
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) » | In-State$6,050 Out-of-State$7,280 |
Student Population » | 2,308 Total Enrollment |
Graduation Rate » | 36% |
Transfer-out Rate | 11% |
Retention Rate | 52% (Full-time) 46% (Part-time) |
Average Financial Aid » | $5,568 |
Students to Faculty | 14:1 (7.14%) |