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National Park Community College

National Park Community College

National Park Community College, also known as NPCC, is a two-year institution of higher learning located in Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States. It was established in 2003 with the merger of Garland County Community College and Quapaw Technical Institute. The college's name is due its location. It is adjacent to Hot Springs National Park. NPCC offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.

NPCC’s student life is active. The campus is home to several student clubs and organizations for the overall development of the students. The student body includes an impressive number of international students. The college also offers special organizations to assist foreign students with admission into the college.

Overview of National Park Community College

National Park Community College is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Hot Springs, AR. The school is classified as a public college. Students at National Park Community College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The most common major fields study at the school include liberal arts.

National Park Community College Selectivity

All qualified applicants are admitted as National Park Community College offers open admission.

Student Body

The school, in 2007, had 2,944 students (1,872 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at National Park Community College.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting National Park Community College

National Park Community College
101 College Dr
Hot Springs, AR 71913
General Phone: (501) 760-4222
http://www.npcc.edu

National Park Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts205liberal arts and sciences, general studies, interdisciplinary studies
Nursing And Emergency Medicine79registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Medical Support And Technology62health service and sciences, radiation therapist, medical lab tech, phlebotomy
Mechanics And Repair19automobile mechanics, marine mechanic
Business And Management18MIS, accounting technology
Security And Law Enforcement16criminal justice and police
Photography And Commercial Art10commercial art
Family And Social Work9child care management, child care provider
Medical Administration7medical records tech, medical secretary
Office And Administration5administrative assistant, office management
Production Trades5welding, machinist
Education And Teaching5middle school teaching
Hospitality4hospitality management
Construction Trades3carpentry
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy1parks and recreation studies

Number of programs and degrees for National Park Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree30716
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years13414
Award of less than 1 academic year73

Student Body

In 2007, National Park Community College had a total enrollment of 2,944 students (1,872 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White80%
Black7%
Hispanic3%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Unknown8%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1811%
18-1919%
20-2113%
22-2410%
25-2911%
30-348%
35-396%
40-499%
50-647%
65+4%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Arkansas89%

National Park Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time50 %
Part-Time32 %

National Park Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Hot Springs, 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.

National Park Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,734
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,270
Books and supplies$ 1,210

Financial Aid:
National Park Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1210500)

National Park Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track3757

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year7$54,59311$49,570
All faculty totalcalendar year7$54,59311$49,570

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year30$42,66946$41,523
All faculty totalacademic year30$42,66946$41,523

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

National Park Community College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Management Information Systems, General

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
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
Office Management and Supervision

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science

National Park Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets National Park Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%National Park Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 10%National Park Community College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%National Park Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%National Park Community College % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in photography and commercial art
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%National Park Community College % of degrees in photography and commercial art
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 20%National Park Community College Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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 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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