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North Arkansas College, a two-year public college, is also known as Northark. The college, which provides technical and transfer degree programs, also provides technical certificates. It was the first institution to be accepted as an AQIP institution. The North Arkansas College, which offers degrees in agriculture, business and technology, science, humanities, and mathematics, also provides Distance Education opportunities.
The sports teams of the university, known as the Pioneers and Lady Pioneers, participate in sports such as softball, basketball, baseball, and rodeo. The students are also active in organzations including the Baptist Student Ministries, Phi Theta Kappa, the Booster Club, and Phi Beta Lambda. Scholarships including the Allbright-Moore Memorial Scholarship, and the Arkansas Fiddler's Association Scholarship are available as financial aid opportunities for students.
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Campus Location1515 Pioneer Dr
Harrison, AR 72601-5508
USA
Main Tel: (870) 743-3000
Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
North Arkansas College HighlightsWhere North Arkansas College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in computer science and engineering.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 214 | 13 | | 1-2 year certificate | 112 | 17 | | < 1 year certificate | 60 | 9 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at North Arkansas College was 2,077 in 2007-2008 (1,534 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,968 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,672 | | Books and supplies | $ 902 |
Financial Aid: North Arkansas College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (2 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (31 awarded) - Accounting
- Business/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (9 awarded) - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (7 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (1 awarded) - Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (11 awarded) - Biomedical Technology/Technician
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS (98 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (10 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (9 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (65 awarded) - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (79 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (6 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PRODUCTION TRADES (5 awarded) - Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (1 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
TRANSPORTATION (52 awarded) - Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
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