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Northland Pioneer College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 42%
On-time graduation rate 22%

Located in Holbrook, Arizona, Northland Pioneer College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Northland Pioneer College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Northland Pioneer College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Northland Pioneer College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Northland Pioneer College is reported to be 22%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Arizona state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Northland Pioneer College is 42% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Arizona is 63%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Northland Pioneer College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,428

Cost of attendance at Northland Pioneer College in 2022 for students from Arizona.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arizona's average $9,348
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,850

Cost of attendance at Northland Pioneer College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arizona's average $23,687
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Northland Pioneer College received on average $6,055 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,055
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 17 71% $5,249 $89,227
Other Federal Grant 17 71% $6,740 $114,572
State Grant/Scholarships 8 33% $488 $3,900
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 24 100% $1,119 $26,853
Total Grant & Scholarships 24 100% $6,055 $145,325

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northland Pioneer College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Northland Pioneer College students is 21.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 41.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 0.0%.

21.9%

  • white 25.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

Northland Pioneer College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Northland Pioneer College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training