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Northwest Arkansas Community College is a two-year, public community college located in Bentonville, Arkansas. It was founded in 1989 and classes began the following year. More than 5,000 students are granted admission to the college every year.
The academic divisions of NWACC are:
- Adult Education
- Business and Computer Information
- Communication and Arts
- Health Professions
- Honors Program
- Math and Science
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
The students of NWACC have the option to participate in a number of intramural and club sports. They can choose from softball, basketball, flag football, baseball, volleyball, bowling, billiards, table tennis and golf.
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Campus LocationOne College Dr
Bentonville, AR 72712-5091
USA
Main Tel: (479) 636-9222
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
NorthWest Arkansas Community College HighlightsWhere NorthWest Arkansas Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine, liberal arts, and photography and commercial art.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
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 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 467 | 19 | | < 1 year certificate | 91 | 11 | | 1-2 year certificate | 52 | 6 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at NorthWest Arkansas Community College was 6,470 in 2007-2008 (4,161 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 | $ 3,410 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,603 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid: NorthWest Arkansas Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 132 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (17 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (15 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (2 awarded) - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (28 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (26 awarded) - Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (1 awarded) HOSPITALITY (1 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
LAW (10 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (302 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (8 awarded) - Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (12 awarded) - Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (143 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (6 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (31 awarded) - Corrections and Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Fire Services Administration
- Forensic Science and Technology
- Security and Protective Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (8 awarded) - Physical Therapist Assistant
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