NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Location and Contact Information
One College DrBentonville, AR 72712-5091
USA
Main Tel: (479) 636-9222
Web Site
The campus is in a small city.
Overview
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.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in liberal arts and nursing and emergency medicine.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to NorthWest Arkansas Community College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Johns River Community College | Palatka, FL | 5,826 |
| 2 | Columbia Basin College | Pasco, WA | 6,856 |
| 3 | Spokane Falls Community College | Spokane, WA | 9,823 |
| 4 | Gulf Coast Community College | Panama City, FL | 5,885 |
| 5 | Butler Community College | El Dorado, KS | 8,190 |
| 6 | Southern Union State Community College | Wadley, AL | 4,971 |
| 7 | Northeast State Community College | Blountville, TN | 5,470 |
| 8 | Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | Tifton, GA | 3,600 |
| 9 | Mt Hood Community College | Gresham, OR | 7,799 |
| 10 | Pensacola Junior College | Pensacola, FL | 10,665 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 503 | 22 |
| < 1 year certificate | 97 | 15 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 46 | 14 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 132 |
Students
Student enrollment was 7,216 in 2009-2010 (4,733 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 62% of the student body. About 9% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
International Study
About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
- Agriculture
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Logistics and Materials Management
- Retailing and Retail Operations
- Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- Environmental Science
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Development
HOSPITALITY
- Hospitality Administration/Management
LAW
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
- Commercial and Advertising Art
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Corrections and Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Fire Services Administration
- Forensic Science and Technology
- Security and Protective Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Physical Therapist Assistant
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