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National Park Community College, Arkansas

Overview of National Park Community College

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.

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 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.

Contacting National Park Community College

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 Programs and Degrees (2005)

National Park Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts158general studies, liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies
Nursing And Emergency Medicine84registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Mechanics And Repair33automobile mechanics, HVAC, marine mechanic, aircraft maintenance, industrial mechanics
Medical Adminstration32medical records tech, medical transcription, medical secretary
Medical Assistant And Technician25radiation therapist, medical lab tech, phlebotomy
Security And Law Enforcement16criminal justice and police, fire-fighting
Business And Management15MIS, accounting technology
Family And Social Work10child care management, child care provider
Office And Administration9administrative assistant, office management, general office occupations
Production Trades5machinist, welding, machine shop assistant
Construction Trades5carpentry
Hospitality4hospitality management
Photography And Commercial Art3commercial art
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy2parks and recreation studies
Computer Science And Engineering1computer and info science, computer support, computer networking
Education And Teaching1middle school teaching
Law0legal secretary
Engineering Technician0drafting, quality and safety tech, manufacturing tech, electronics tech

Number of programs and degrees for National Park Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree30219
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years10127
Award of less than 1 academic year05

Student Body

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):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White82%
Black6%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Other Races7%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 188%
18-1919%
20-2113%
22-2411%
25-2912%
30-349%
35-397%
40-4910%
50-646%
65+4%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Arkansas98%
Texas1%

National Park Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time68 %
Part-Time57 %

National Park Community College Room and Board (2005)

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.

National Park Community College Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (501) 760-4232

National Park Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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

National Park Community College Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year4$54,1093$39,363
All faculty totalcalendar year4$54,1093$39,363

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

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year34$41,15649$40,002
All faculty totalacademic year34$41,15649$40,002

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

National Park Community College Degree Programs (2005)

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

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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)
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%National Park Community College % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 12%National Park Community College % of degrees in medical adminstration
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%National Park Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
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
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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