National Park Community College

National Park Community College, also referred to as NPCC, is located in Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States. It was established in the year 2003. NPCC's name was chosen due to its proximity to the Hot Springs National Park. The college was established due to the merger of Quapaw Technical Institute and Garland County Community College. The college offers degrees and certificate programs in various fields such as business, nursing, social sciences, and communication. NPCC also offers online courses for the benefit of the outstation students.

Students of National Park Community College can choose from a number of clubs and organizations that are available on campus. Among the student societies are the Advocates for Barrier Awareness, Cultural Diversity Awareness Club, NPCC Recreation Association, Phi Beta Lambda, and Phi Theta Kappa.

National Park Community College Highlights

Where National Park Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in liberal arts and photography and commercial art.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Library on-campus
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at National Park Community College was 2,944 in 2007 (1,872 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: National Park Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.