by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending NorthWest Arkansas Community College, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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Published attendance costs at NorthWest Arkansas Community College ranged from $10,593.00 and up to $10,905.00 across residency tiers.
In-state residents qualified for the lower cost, with out-of-state students paying more: about $10,593.00 in-state against $10,905.00 for out-of-state students.
Cost is shown below as the full sticker price, the average net price after aid, and the low-income net price.
| Tuition and fees | $4,926.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $5,667.00 |
| Total cost | $10,593.00 |
| That is 45% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $10,593.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$4,961.00 |
| Net price | $5,632.00 |
| That is 71% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $10,593.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,435.00 |
| Net price | $4,158.00 |
| That is 78% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $5,238.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $5,667.00 |
| Total cost | $10,905.00 |
| That is 43% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $10,905.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$4,961.00 |
| Net price | $5,944.00 |
| That is 69% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $10,905.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,435.00 |
| Net price | $4,470.00 |
| That is 77% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see tuition and fees and living costs. |
The reported cost series has been increasing by around 5.6% per year; the projections below compound that across a degree. The projections below run a full degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and the full sticker price. The repayment figures use a ten-year loan at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| Freshman year | $4,390.00 | $5,947.00 | $11,185.00 |
| Senior year | $5,168.00 | $7,000.00 | $13,167.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $19,089.00 | $25,856.00 | $48,632.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $7,272.00 | $9,850.00 | $18,527.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $220.00 | $298.00 | $560.00 |
| Total amount paid | $26,361.00 | $35,706.00 | $67,158.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| Freshman year | $4,390.00 | $5,947.00 | $11,185.00 |
| Senior year | $4,636.00 | $6,279.00 | $11,810.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $9,026.00 | $12,226.00 | $22,995.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $3,439.00 | $4,658.00 | $8,760.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $104.00 | $141.00 | $265.00 |
| Total amount paid | $12,465.00 | $16,883.00 | $31,755.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| Freshman year | $4,720.00 | $6,276.00 | $11,514.00 |
| Senior year | $5,556.00 | $7,388.00 | $13,555.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $20,521.00 | $27,288.00 | $50,064.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $7,818.00 | $10,396.00 | $19,073.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $236.00 | $314.00 | $576.00 |
| Total amount paid | $28,339.00 | $37,684.00 | $69,137.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| Freshman year | $4,720.00 | $6,276.00 | $11,514.00 |
| Senior year | $4,984.00 | $6,627.00 | $12,158.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $9,703.00 | $12,903.00 | $23,672.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $3,697.00 | $4,916.00 | $9,018.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $112.00 | $148.00 | $272.00 |
| Total amount paid | $13,400.00 | $17,819.00 | $32,690.00 |
Jump to the net-price detail in the net-price section.
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. For most families it is a more realistic figure than the published cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $7,196.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $5,719.00 |
Net price is far from uniform: lower-income families typically pay much less after aid. Here is the average net price for each family-income range:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $4,080.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $4,729.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $7,432.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $9,260.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $10,240.00 |
Get a tailored estimate from the NorthWest Arkansas Community College Net Price Calculator, or contact the financial aid office.
Dig into how aid is awarded on the financial aid breakdown.
The median amount borrowed by graduates of NorthWest Arkansas Community College works out to $5,500.00, which the Department of Education classifies as a Very Low (<$10k) debt-burden bucket.
The percentile breakdown reveals the full debt landscape:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $1,750.00 |
| 25th | $2,750.00 |
| Median (50th) | $5,500.00 |
| 75th | $12,500.00 |
| 90th | $24,000.00 |
The spread between the 10th and 90th percentiles reflects how variable debt outcomes are at this school.
Dig deeper into debt on the student loan debt page.
Student debt at graduation is not evenly distributed across income levels. Below, debt is broken out by low, middle, and high family income:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $6,500.00 |
| Middle income | $5,500.00 |
| High income | $5,250.00 |
On average, low-income graduates leave with $1,250.00 in additional median debt versus high-income graduates.
First-generation students frequently graduate with different debt than continuing-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $5,500.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $5,420.00 |
First-gen students at NorthWest Arkansas Community College leave with $80.00 in additional median debt versus continuing-generation peers.
The Pell Grant is the main federal need-based award for undergraduates. The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap reveals how borrowing differs by need.
The median debt difference between Pell-eligible and non-Pell graduates of NorthWest Arkansas Community College stands at $992.00. Federal data flags this school for Pell-related debt inequity.
The default-rate classification at NorthWest Arkansas Community College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 10.6% |
For a sense of scale, Stafford disbursements at NorthWest Arkansas Community College add up to $195,224,393.00 covering 14,866 borrowers.
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for substantial federal education benefits such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 154 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $3,581.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 3 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $1,330.00 |
For the full rundown of veteran and military benefits, see the veterans benefits detail.
The data above is a foundation; round it out by asking yourself about NorthWest Arkansas Community College, the questions below are worth your time:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.