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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.
The most common majors at the school are in business and management.
NorthWest Arkansas Community College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
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.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 126 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 94 | EMT paramedic, registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 72 | retail, business management |
| Engineering Technician | 22 | drafting, environmental engineering tech, electronics tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 14 | respiratory care tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | computer and info science |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 10 | commercial art |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 8 | criminal justice and safety, fire services administration, forensic science, criminal justice and administration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 6 | physical therapist assistant |
| Education And Teaching | 3 | early childhood education, teacher aide, middle school teaching |
| Law | 3 | legal assistant |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 2 | agriculture |
| Mechanics And Repair | 1 | avionics maintenance |
| Hospitality | 0 | hospitality management |
| Transportation | 0 | aviation operations |
Number of programs and degrees for NorthWest Arkansas Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 257 | 20 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 109 | 9 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 5 | 5 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 99% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (479) 619-4398
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,390 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,230 |
| Books and supplies | $ 936 |
Financial Aid:
NorthWest Arkansas Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3063300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (479) 619-4329
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 41 | 56 |
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 | 9 | $43,488 | 3 | $39,946 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $43,488 | 3 | $39,946 |
*: 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 | 32 | $40,931 | 53 | $40,364 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 32 | $40,931 | 53 | $40,364 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
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
(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 14% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
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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