by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about North Arkansas College. Learn how it ranks, what majors it offers, how diverse it is, and much more.
College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities in its annual rankings and ranks them in a variety of ways, including most diverse, best overall quality, best for non-traditional students, and much more.
North Arkansas College was awarded 4 badges in the 2026 rankings.
According to College Factual’s 2026 analysis, Northark is ranked #2,575 out of 3,449 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality.
Within the state, Northark holds the #33 spot on the Best Colleges in Arkansas ranking.
The student to faculty ratio at North Arkansas College is about average at 14 to 1. This ratio is often used to gauge how many students might be in an average class and how much time professors will have to spend with their students on an individual level. The national average for this metric is 15 to 1.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at North Arkansas College is 54%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate is a sign of how many full-time students like a college or university well enough to come back for their sophomore year. At North Arkansas College this rate is 59%, which is a bit lower than the national average of 68%.
The on-time graduation rate is the percent of first-time, full-time students who get their bachelor’s degree within four years. At Northark this rate is 29%, which is about average when compared to the national rate of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at North Arkansas College.
During the most recent academic year, there were 1,184 undergraduates at Northark.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at North Arkansas College.
The typical net cost at Northark is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for Northark
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $9,508 | $8,605 | $11,061 | $14,426 | $14,414 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Northark, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
Almost 66% of college students who graduated with the class of 2018 took out student loans, but that percentage varies from school to school. At Northark, approximately 8% of students took out student loans averaging $5,605 a year. That adds up to $22,420 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 17.0%. This is significantly higher than the national default rate of 10.1%, which means you could have trouble paying back your student loans if you take any out. Get more details about paying for North Arkansas College.
Yearly salaries vary depending on what you major in, but on average, bachelor’s degree recipients from North Arkansas College make around $34,653 per year during the early years of their employment. Unfortunately, this is 30% less than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. However, graduates in your major field may make more.
See which majors at North Arkansas College make the most money.
North Arkansas College is a public institution found in Harrison, Arkansas. Harrison is a great place for students who enjoy small town life. Get more details about the location of North Arkansas College.
Contact information for North Arkansas College can be found below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1515 Pioneer Drive, Harrison, AR 72601-5508 |
| Phone: | 8707433000 |
| Website: | www.northark.edu |
In the most recent reporting year, students from 17 majors graduated from North Arkansas College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 873 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 216 | $23,774 |
| Other Construction | 71 | NA |
| Precision Metal Working | 65 | NA |
| Nursing | 61 | $47,516 |
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 61 | NA |
| Allied Health Professions | 59 | $35,997 |
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 52 | NA |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | 42 | NA |
| Construction | 30 | NA |
Online courses are a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
1,344 students took at least one online class at North Arkansas College.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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