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Northwest Arkansas Community College is a public two-year college located in Bentonville, Arkansas. It was founded in 1989. NWACC’s student body includes a high number of international students, and the college sponsors special clubs to assist its foreign students.
NWACC’s campus is home to several student clubs and organizations. Some of them are NWACC Art Club, Baptist Collegiate Ministry, the Creative Writing Club, Gamma Beta Phi and Drama Club.
NorthWest Arkansas Community College can be found in Bentonville, AR (a small city). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at NorthWest Arkansas Community College.
The most common majors at the school are in liberal arts.
NorthWest Arkansas Community College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
In 2007-2008, 6,470 students were enrolled in the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"NorthWest Arkansas Community College is a comprehensive, public two-year college that serves and strengthens the community through learning for living."
More complete details are provided below.
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
One College Dr
Bentonville, AR 72712-5091
General Phone: (479) 636-9222
http://www.nwacc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 302 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 143 | EMT paramedic, registered nursing |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 31 | criminal justice and safety, fire services administration, security and protective services, forensic science, corrections and criminal justice, criminal justice and police |
| Education and Teaching | 28 | early childhood education, teacher ed |
| Engineering Technician | 26 | drafting, environmental engineering tech, electronics tech |
| Business and Management | 17 | business management |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 15 | computer and info science |
| Medical Support and Technology | 12 | respiratory care tech |
| Law | 10 | legal assistant |
| Therapy and Counseling | 8 | physical therapist assistant |
| Mechanics and Repair | 8 | aircraft powerplant tech, aircraft maintenance |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 6 | commercial art |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 2 | chef training |
| Hospitality | 1 | hospitality management |
| Family and Social Work | 1 | child development |
Number of programs and degrees for NorthWest Arkansas Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 467 | 19 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 91 | 11 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 52 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, NorthWest Arkansas Community College had a total enrollment of 6,470 students (4,161 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 98% |
| Missouri | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Bentonville, 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 | $ 3,410 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,603 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
NorthWest Arkansas Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3063300)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 53 | 79 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 53 | $49,983 | 79 | $49,626 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 53 | $49,983 | 79 | $49,626 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Services Administration
Forensic Science and Technology
Security and Protective Services, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets NorthWest Arkansas Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
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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