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NorthWest Arkansas Community College, Arkansas

Overview of NorthWest Arkansas Community College

NorthWest Arkansas Community College can be found in Bentonville, Arkansas (a small city). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at NorthWest Arkansas Community College.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in business and management.

NorthWest Arkansas Community College Selectivity

NorthWest Arkansas Community College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.

Student Body

In 2005, 5,467 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.

Contacting NorthWest Arkansas Community College

NorthWest Arkansas Community College
One College Dr
Bentonville, AR 72712-5091
General Phone: (479) 636-9222
Admissions Phone: (479) 619-4398
Financial Aid Phone: (479) 619-4329
http://www.nwacc.edu

NorthWest Arkansas Community College Programs and Degrees (2005)

NorthWest Arkansas Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts126liberal arts and sciences
Nursing And Emergency Medicine94EMT paramedic, registered nursing
Business And Management72retail, business management
Engineering Technician22drafting, environmental engineering tech, electronics tech
Medical Support And Technology14respiratory care tech
Computer Science And Engineering10computer and info science
Photography And Commercial Art10commercial art
Security And Law Enforcement8criminal justice and safety, fire services administration, forensic science, criminal justice and administration
Therapy And Counseling6physical therapist assistant
Education And Teaching3early childhood education, teacher aide, middle school teaching
Law3legal assistant
Agricultural Science And Management2agriculture
Mechanics And Repair1avionics maintenance
Hospitality0hospitality management
Transportation0aviation operations

Number of programs and degrees for NorthWest Arkansas Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree25720
Award of less than 1 academic year1099
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years55

Student Body

In 2005, NorthWest Arkansas Community College had a total enrollment of 5,467 students (3,101 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White86%
Black2%
Hispanic6%
Asian2%
American Indian2%
Other Races3%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 188%
18-1923%
20-2119%
22-2416%
25-2913%
30-348%
35-395%
40-497%
50-642%
65+0%

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

ResidencePercent
Arkansas99%
Oklahoma1%

NorthWest Arkansas Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time58 %
Part-Time39 %

NorthWest Arkansas Community College Room and Board (2005)

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.

NorthWest Arkansas Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track4156

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year9$43,4883$39,946
All faculty totalcalendar year9$43,4883$39,946

*: 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
Instructoracademic year32$40,93153$40,364
All faculty totalacademic year32$40,93153$40,364

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

NorthWest Arkansas Community College Degree Programs (2005)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Retailing and Retail Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Avionics 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
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Services Administration
Forensic Science and Technology

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant

TRANSPORTATION
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations

NorthWest Arkansas Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets NorthWest Arkansas Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%NorthWest Arkansas Community College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%NorthWest Arkansas Community College Number of students
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%NorthWest Arkansas Community College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%NorthWest Arkansas Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%NorthWest Arkansas Community College % of degrees in business and management
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
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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