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North Arkansas College

North Arkansas College

North Arkansas College, also known as the Northark, is a public two-year college. The college is a charter member of ARKnet, which is Arkansas' higher education computer network. Northark was one of the first colleges in the state to own a web page. It is also the first institution to be recognized as an AQIP institution in the state. Northark offers a number of bachelor’s degrees in subjects like agriculture, allied health, business and technology, humanities, and mathematics. The institution also provides courses in distance learning. Various Honors Programs are also provided. Northark also has few certificate programs and courses in adult basic education.

Northark competes in National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Their sports teams are known as Pioneers and Lady Pioneers. They participate in sports including baseball, softball, basketball, and rodeo.

Overview of North Arkansas College

Harrison, AR is home to North Arkansas College. Harrison is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Degrees at North Arkansas College go up to the Associate's degree.

North Arkansas College Selectivity

Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.

Student Body

North Arkansas College has 2,077 enrolled students (as of 2007).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting North Arkansas College

North Arkansas College
1515 Pioneer Dr
Harrison, AR 72601-5508
General Phone: (870) 743-3000
http://www.northark.edu

North Arkansas College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts94liberal arts and sciences, general studies, interdisciplinary studies
Nursing And Emergency Medicine81registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Medical Support And Technology57health service and sciences, radiation therapist, medical lab tech, surgical tech, phlebotomy
Business And Management41business, accounting, management information systems
Computer Science And Engineering24computer and info science
Transportation23truck and bus driver, construction equipment operation
Mechanics And Repair20automobile mechanics, autobody repair, HVAC
Engineering Technician19electronics tech, drafting, biomedical tech, CAD and design
Production Trades8welding
Medical Administration5medical records tech
Agricultural Science And Management3agriculture
Office And Administration3administrative assistant
Education And Teaching2middle school teaching
Construction Trades2construction

Number of programs and degrees for North Arkansas College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree23914
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years11514
Award of less than 1 academic year284

Student Body

In 2007, North Arkansas College had a total enrollment of 2,077 students (1,478 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White95%
Black0%
Hispanic2%
Asian0%
American Indian1%
Unknown1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1813%
18-1926%
20-2112%
22-2411%
25-2911%
30-347%
35-396%
40-499%
50-644%
65+1%

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

ResidencePercent
Arkansas92%
Missouri6%
Louisiana1%

North Arkansas College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time50 %
Part-Time25 %

North Arkansas College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Harrison, 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.

North Arkansas College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,872
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,576
Books and supplies$ 882

Financial Aid:
North Arkansas College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1226100)

North Arkansas College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track3236

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year4$54,1859$53,744
All faculty totalcalendar year4$54,1859$53,744

*: 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
No academic rankacademic year28$48,48327$45,584
All faculty totalacademic year28$48,48327$45,584

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

North Arkansas College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total111526
Basketball111526

North Arkansas College Degree Programs (2007)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General

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

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Biomedical Technology/Technician
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

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

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Surgical Technology/Technologist

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

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

TRANSPORTATION
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

North Arkansas College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets North Arkansas College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%North Arkansas College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 12%North Arkansas College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 15%North Arkansas College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 20%North Arkansas College Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers athletic scholarships

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