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National Park Community College is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The school is classified as a public college. Students at National Park Community College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include liberal arts.
All qualified applicants are admitted as National Park Community College offers open admission.
The school, in 2005, had 3,050 students (1,857 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at National Park Community College.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Learning is our focus; student success is our goal."
More complete details are provided below.
National Park Community College
101 College Dr
Hot Springs, AR 71913
General Phone: (501) 760-4222
Admissions Phone: (501) 760-4232
Financial Aid Phone: (501) 760-4235
http://www.npcc.edu
National Park Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 158 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 84 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Mechanics And Repair | 33 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, marine mechanic, aircraft maintenance, industrial mechanics |
| Medical Adminstration | 32 | medical records tech, medical transcription, medical secretary |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 25 | radiation therapist, medical lab tech, phlebotomy |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 16 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting |
| Business And Management | 15 | MIS, accounting technology |
| Family And Social Work | 10 | child care management, child care provider |
| Office And Administration | 9 | administrative assistant, office management, general office occupations |
| Production Trades | 5 | machinist, welding, machine shop assistant |
| Construction Trades | 5 | carpentry |
| Hospitality | 4 | hospitality management |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 3 | commercial art |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 2 | parks and recreation studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer and info science, computer support, computer networking |
| Education And Teaching | 1 | middle school teaching |
| Law | 0 | legal secretary |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | drafting, quality and safety tech, manufacturing tech, electronics tech |
Number of programs and degrees for National Park Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 302 | 19 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 101 | 27 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 5 |
In 2005, National Park Community College had a total enrollment of 3,050 students (1,857 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 98% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 57 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Hot Springs, Arkansas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (501) 760-4232
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,470 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,006 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
National Park Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1210500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (501) 760-4235
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 | 4 | $54,109 | 3 | $39,363 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $54,109 | 3 | $39,363 |
*: 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 | 34 | $41,156 | 49 | $40,002 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 34 | $41,156 | 49 | $40,002 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets National Park Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library
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