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National Park College
National Park College
HOT SPRINGS, AR . 2 Year 4.0
#1001 in Best Colleges in America
101 COLLEGE DR HOT SPRINGS, AR 71913

Overview

National Park College, NPC is located in Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA. It was founded in 2003 by the merger of Garland County Community College and Quapaw Technical College. As the fourth largest community college in Arkansas, NPC provides degree programs, vocational training and adult education to approximately 7,000 students each year. The college offers 55 associate degree and certificate programs and more than 70 transfer degrees in the fields of humanities, business, health sciences, STEM, education and technology. In addition, NPC also cooperates with the University of Arkansas at Monticello to offer undergraduate degree programs.

The college is located in the picturesque city of Hot Springs, adjacent to one of the oldest national parks in the United States, providing rich outdoor activities and cultural experiences. NPC focuses on the comprehensive development of students, provides small class teaching, practical opportunities and transfer support, and is committed to cultivating graduates with global vision and practical ability.

Rankings

  • 304

    #304 in Best Community Colleges in America

  • 1

    #1 1 in Best Community Colleges in Arkansas

  • Best Community Colleges in America 304 of 922

Academics

  • BProfessors
  • B Value
  • B Diversity
  • ASafety
  • A Student Life
  • B+Location

Majors

  • Nursing
    159 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    142 Graduates
  • Automotive Mechanics
    109 Graduates
  • Welding
    84 Graduates
  • Medical Technician
    46 Graduates
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
    39 Graduates
  • Business
    30 Graduates
  • Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN)
    29 Graduates
  • Radiologic Technician
    29 Graduates
  • Police and Criminal Science
    25 Graduates

Admissions

  • Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    3
  • Online Associates Programs
    3
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $5,178
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    93%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    29%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    82%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,210 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    709
  • Undergrads Over 25
    32%
  • Pell Grant
    65%
  • Varsity Athletes
    13%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    NJCAA Division II

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