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Harrison, Arkansas 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.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
North Arkansas College has 2,187 enrolled students (as of 2005). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
North Arkansas College
1515 Pioneer Dr
Harrison, AR 72601
General Phone: (870) 391-3200
Admissions Phone: (870) 391-3221
Financial Aid Phone: (870) 391-3240
http://www.northark.edu
North Arkansas College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 102 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, interdisciplinary studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 63 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Transportation | 36 | truck and bus driver, construction equipment operation |
| Business And Management | 34 | business, management information systems, accounting |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 29 | radiation therapist, medical lab tech, surgical tech, health service and sciences |
| Mechanics And Repair | 26 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair, HVAC |
| Production Trades | 21 | welding, machinist |
| Office And Administration | 16 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 12 | computer and info science, computer networking, computer applications programming |
| Engineering Technician | 12 | electronics tech, drafting, biomedical tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 7 | medical records tech, medical transcription |
| Construction Trades | 2 | construction, carpentry |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 1 | forensic science, criminal justice and administration |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 1 | restaurant and catering management |
| Education And Teaching | 1 | middle school teaching |
| Hospitality | 0 | hotel management |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 0 | agriculture |
Number of programs and degrees for North Arkansas College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 199 | 18 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 124 | 23 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 40 | 5 |
In 2005, North Arkansas College had a total enrollment of 2,187 students (1,490 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 93% |
| Missouri | 5% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (870) 391-3221
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,130 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,110 |
| Books and supplies | $ 820 |
Financial Aid:
North Arkansas College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1226100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (870) 391-3240
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $64,240 | 6 | $48,234 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $64,240 | 6 | $48,234 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 25 | $46,557 | 30 | $46,852 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $46,557 | 30 | $46,852 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| Basketball | 7 | 6 | 13 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, General
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Biomedical Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
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 ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
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
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Forensic Science and Technology
TRANSPORTATION
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets North Arkansas College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling 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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