National Park College
Public certificate school in Hot Springs, AR that costs an average of $8,864 a year after financial aid and graduates 26% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$8,864
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
26%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$35,524
PublicSmall suburb1,789 undergraduates
Cost of National Park College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $16,085 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $5,600 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $7,280 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $8,500 |
| Books and supplies | $1,500 |
| Average net price after aid | $8,864 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $8,644 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $8,236 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $9,996 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $10,577 |
| $110,001+ | $15,335 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with National Park College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 26% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 51% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $32,660 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $35,524 |
| Rank in Arkansas (earnings) | 22nd of 40 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $9,526 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $108 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 67% |
| Students with federal loans | 29% |
Majors and programs at National Park College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (21)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 52 | $43,746 | $8,125 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 267 | $36,296 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 171 | $17,193 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 7 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 61 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 31 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 61 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 6 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 5 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 48 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 10 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 11 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 137 | — | $6,249 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 20 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 10 | — | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 22 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 205 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 5 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 24 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (20)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 101 | $73,340 | $13,250 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 44 | $52,446 | $14,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 186 | $24,980 | $9,117 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 20 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 40 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 15 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 1 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 7 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 29 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 8 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 4 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 | — | — |
| Natural Sciences | 28 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 46 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 17 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Arkansas
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas at Monticello | Monticello | $15,990 | — | $40,449 |
| Arkansas State University-Beebe | Beebe | $8,761 | — | $40,741 |
| University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton | Morrilton | $9,876 | 100% | $40,201 |
| Arkansas State University-Newport | Newport | $8,534 | — | $49,938 |
| North Arkansas College | Harrison | $10,135 | — | $40,192 |
| Arkansas State University-Mountain Home | Mountain Home | $7,708 | — | $38,725 |
| Black River Technical College | Pocahontas | $2,472 | — | $37,278 |
| South Arkansas College | El Dorado | $5,607 | — | $38,549 |
About National Park College
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Hot Springs, AR |
| Setting | Small suburb |
| Undergraduates | 1,789 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | np.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does National Park College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $16,085 a year (tuition and fees: $5,600 in-state, $7,280 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $8,864 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $8,644.
How much do National Park College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $35,524 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 22nd of 40 similar colleges in Arkansas.
What is National Park College's graduation rate?
26% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 51% of first-year students return for a second year.