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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.
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.
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 2007-2008, 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.
National Park Community College
101 College Dr
Hot Springs, AR 71913
General Phone: (501) 760-4222
http://www.npcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 185 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 106 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support and Technology | 81 | health service and sciences, radiation therapist, medical lab tech, phlebotomy |
| Mechanics and Repair | 36 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, marine mechanic |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 17 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting |
| Family and Social Work | 15 | child care management, child care provider |
| Production Trades | 12 | welding |
| Business and Management | 12 | accounting technology, MIS |
| Construction Trades | 11 | carpentry |
| Medical Administration | 8 | medical records tech, medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Office and Administration | 7 | administrative assistant |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 4 | commercial art |
| Hospitality | 3 | hospitality management |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer and info science |
| Education and Teaching | 1 | teacher ed |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | electronics tech |
Number of programs and degrees for National Park Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 292 | 17 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 197 | 14 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 12 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, National Park Community College had a total enrollment of 2,944 students (1,872 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 89% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,526 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,830 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
National Park Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1210500)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 5 | $56,308 | 9 | $51,812 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $56,308 | 9 | $51,812 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 27 | $43,076 | 46 | $41,908 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 27 | $43,076 | 46 | $41,908 |
*: 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 and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
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
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint 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 Transcription/Transcriptionist
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)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
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% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | |
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 Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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