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North Arkansas College

Harrison, AR·Public·1,184 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,184 students.

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1,184
Students
$10,146
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$28,900
Earnings
10 yr
$5,928
Debt

About This School

North Arkansas College is a public institution located in Harrison, Arkansas with approximately 1,184 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $10,146 per year. Typical graduates earn $28,900 within 10 years of enrollment.

North Arkansas College (Northark) is a public community college in Harrison, Arkansas. It serves the citizens of Boone, Carroll, Marion, Searcy, Newton, and Madison counties in northern Arkansas. Northark has two campuses in Harrison and one in Berryville, Arkansas.

This is a solid option for students in northern Arkansas looking to keep costs low — at just $10,146/year average net price and a median debt of only $5,928 at graduation, it's one of the more affordable paths to a credential. That said, be clear-eyed about outcomes: median earnings of $28,900 a decade after enrollment are modest, so this makes the most sense as a stepping stone to a four-year transfer or a specific local career path rather than a high-earning degree destination.

Founded
1974
Setting
Remote town

Popular Programs

Health Professions25%
Business & Marketing6%
Education2%
Computer Science1%
Communications1%
Engineering1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$3,168
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,544
Avg Net Price
$10,146
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants36%
Median debt at graduation$5,928

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$28,900
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,928
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,928
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$25,000
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$28,900
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.9x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White82%
Black2%
Hispanic/Latino9%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,184 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

North Arkansas College

1515 Pioneer Drive

Harrison, AR 72601-5508

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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