Arkansas Northeastern is found in Blytheville, Arkansas. Blytheville is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Arkansas Northeastern.
The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Arkansas Northeastern accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Arkansas Northeastern maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
Students numbered 1,830 in 2005 at the school. A large number of students at Arkansas Northeastern are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Arkansas Northeastern College is committed to providing accessible, quality educational programs, services, and lifelong learning opportunities."
More complete details are provided below.
Arkansas Northeastern College
2501 S Division
Blytheville, AR 72316-1109
http://www.anc.edu
Arkansas Northeastern awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 147 | general studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 59 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Business And Management | 44 | business, accounting |
| Education And Teaching | 22 | early childhood education, middle school teaching |
| Engineering Technician | 13 | industrial tech, drafting, computer systems tech, metallurgical tech, industrial production tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 13 | dental assistant |
| Mechanics And Repair | 13 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics, industrial electronics tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 12 | criminal justice and police, forensic science |
| Production Trades | 6 | welding |
| Family And Social Work | 6 | child development |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 1 | agriculture |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 1 | applied horticulture |
| Transportation | 0 | aviation tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Arkansas Northeastern in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 253 | 13 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 84 | 14 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 3 |
In 2005, Arkansas Northeastern had a total enrollment of 1,830 students (1,253 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 32% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 78% |
| Missouri | 22% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Blytheville, Arkansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arkansas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,804 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,204 |
| Books and supplies | $ 637 |
Financial Aid:
Arkansas Northeastern participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1286000)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 22 | 53 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 21 | $41,172 | 51 | $39,272 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 21 | $41,172 | 51 | $39,272 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Metallurgical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Forensic Science and Technology
TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Arkansas Northeastern Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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