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Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC)

  • One College Dr
  • Bentonville, AR 72712
  • OPEID College Code: 03063300
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  • General Phone: (479) 636-9222
  • President: Dr. Becky Paneitz
  • Website: www.nwacc.edu
  • Type: Public, 2-Year
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
  • Local Area: Small City
  • Student Enrollment: 6,470
  • College Alias: NWACC
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Basic Information
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution
    Mission Statement
  • NorthWest Arkansas Community College is a comprehensive, public two-year college that serves and strengthens the community through learning for living.
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Associates
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Higher Part-Time Two-Year
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Two-Year
 
 
    Admission Fees N/A
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $10.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • Open Admission Policy
    • Accepts Any Student Who Applies
 
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving18%28%9%5%
Avg Amount Receiving$3,580$2,909$2,070$1,030
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200620052004
Default Rate (%)6.8%4.6%8.8%
Number in Default401625
Number in Repayment580345284
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2007-082006-072005-06
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-State Tuition and Fees$2,488$2,488$2,390
Out of State Tuition and Fees$3,376$3,376$3,230
Books and Supplies$973$973$936
 
Housing Expenses
Off Campus
Room and Board$11,677$11,677$11,228
Other Expenses$7,163$7,163$7,552
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$4,894$7,163$5,372
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-State$3,461$3,461$3,326
Out of State$4,349$4,349$4,166
Off Campus
In-State$22,301$22,301$22,106
Out of State$23,189$23,189$22,946
Off Campus with Family
In-State$8,355$8,355$8,698
Out of State$9,243$9,243$9,538
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
 CertificateAssociate
Agriculture Operations
Agriculture-1
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Business Administration and Management-15
Hospitality Administration and Management8-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences-11
 
Education
Early Childhood Education-4
Middle School Education-4
 
Engineering Technology
Drafting and Design Technology7-
Environmental Engineering Technology and Environmental Technology13
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Emergency Medical Technology634
Nursing-48
Physical Therapist Assistant-10
Respiratory Care Therapy-19
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Assistant, Paralegal-7
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies-15
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies-151
 
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Aircraft Powerplant Technology5-
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology10-
 
Security and Protective Services
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other1-
Criminal Justice, Police Science1-
Criminal Justice, Safety Studies-5
Fire Services Administration-1
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Commercial and Advertising Art-9
 
 
Additional Information
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 6,470
    • Undergraduate: 6,470
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 2,619 Female: 3,851
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 2,619 Female: 3,851
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,156 Part-Time: 4,314
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,156 Part-Time: 4,314
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien--
American Indian992%
Black1182%
Asian2474%
Hispanic64510%
White5,16780%
Unknown1943%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 184918%
Ages 18-191,52524%
Ages 20-211,20819%
Ages 22-241,06116%
Ages 25-2991914%
Ages 30-344547%
Ages 35-393115%
Ages 40-493545%
Ages 50-651292%
Age Over 65180.3%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees736353383
Faculty Status440124316
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service440124316
Primarily Instruction440124316
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial3333-
Other Professionals9090-
Technical and/or Paraprofessional17310667
Clerical And Secretarial1336667
Skilled Crafts44-
Service and/or Maintenance2525-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$48,671 (124)$48,950 (50)$48,482 (74)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$48,671 (124)$48,950 (50)$48,482 (74)
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 57%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 43%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students21%
 
By Gender
Male19%
Female23%
 
By Race
American Indian33%
Black-
Asian22%
Hispanic23%
White21%
Unknown17%
Crime Statistics
 2006-072005-06
Arrests
On Campus
Liquor Related1-
 
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Burglary24
Vehicle Theft-1
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