NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC)
Public certificate school in Bentonville, AR that costs an average of $4,095 a year after financial aid and graduates 37% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$4,095
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
37%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$44,718
PublicSmall city4,953 undergraduates
Cost of NWACC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $10,217 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $4,380 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $6,750 |
| Books and supplies | $1,240 |
| Average net price after aid | $4,095 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $2,928 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $2,402 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $4,020 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $6,598 |
| $110,001+ | $8,796 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with NWACC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 37% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 62% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $40,946 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $44,718 |
| Rank in Arkansas (earnings) | 4th of 40 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $10,732 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $122 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 24% |
| Students with federal loans | 10% |
Majors and programs at NWACC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (31)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 126 | $68,667 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 41 | $62,256 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 329 | $58,398 | $11,908 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 53 | $55,287 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 402 | $43,528 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 18 | $35,979 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 8 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 401 | — | — |
| Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial Education | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 8 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 14 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 3 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 24 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 127 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 69 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 41 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 28 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 7 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 1 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 1 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 56 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 7 | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | 5 | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | 1 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 1 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 40 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 15 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (24)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 180 | $67,962 | $12,317 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 30 | $62,690 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 21 | $47,191 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 195 | $46,550 | — |
| Business/Commerce | 50 | $42,887 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,673 | $38,877 | $12,097 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 13 | $35,680 | — |
| Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | 21 | — | — |
| Chiropractic | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 28 | — | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 30 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 11 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 37 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 23 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 16 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 1 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 6 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 19 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 27 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Arkansas
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Tech University | Russellville | $11,332 | 96% | $46,008 |
| University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College | North Little Rock | $11,354 | — | $37,075 |
| Arkansas State University-Beebe | Beebe | $8,761 | — | $40,741 |
| University of Arkansas at Monticello | Monticello | $15,990 | — | $40,449 |
| National Park College | Hot Springs | $8,864 | — | $35,524 |
| 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 |
About NWACC
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Bentonville, AR |
| Setting | Small city |
| Undergraduates | 4,953 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 13 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | nwacc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does NWACC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $10,217 a year (tuition and fees: $4,380 in-state, $6,750 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $4,095 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $2,928.
How much do NWACC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $44,718 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 4th of 40 similar colleges in Arkansas.
What is NWACC's graduation rate?
37% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 62% of first-year students return for a second year.