NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC)

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Students retention rate	57%
On-time graduation rate	23%

Located in Bentonville, Arkansas, NWACC 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 NorthWest Arkansas Community 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.

NorthWest Arkansas Community 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 13-to-1, NWACC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at NWACC is reported to be 23%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Arkansas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at NWACC is 57% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Arkansas is 68%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at NWACC do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
Website

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,096

Cost of attendance at NorthWest Arkansas Community College in 2022 for students from Arkansas.

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

Arkansas's average	$7,808
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$4,456

Cost of attendance at NorthWest Arkansas Community 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.

Arkansas's average	$14,444
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 66 of freshman students at NorthWest Arkansas Community College received on average $3,207 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.

$3,207

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	285	38%	$4,798	$1,367,391
Other Federal Grant	285	38%	$4,875	$1,389,256
State Grant/Scholarships	237	31%	$854	$202,289
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	12	2%	$1,281	$15,375
Total Grant & Scholarships	501	66%	$3,207	$1,606,920

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of NorthWest Arkansas Community 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 NorthWest Arkansas Community College students is 22.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 27.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 17.6%.

22.9%

asian 41.4% 12 students
white 23.0% 118 students
unknown 28.0% 7 students
hispanic 20.9% 54 students
International Students 35.7% 5 students
Mixed Race 22.6% 7 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

NorthWest Arkansas Community 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

NorthWest Arkansas Community 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
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

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

Compare Similar Colleges

The list of suggested college comparisons provided below is generated automatically by our system, utilizing statistics gathered from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and various online sources. If you don't find the colleges you wish to compare, please visit our comparison page. There, you can search for the specific colleges and initiate your comparison.

NorthWest Arkansas Community College