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NorthWest Arkansas Community College

Bentonville, AR·Public·4,632 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 4,632 students.

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4,632
Students
$5,719
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$37,100
Earnings
10 yr
$5,500
Debt

About This School

NorthWest Arkansas Community College is a public institution located in Bentonville, Arkansas with approximately 4,632 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,719 per year. Typical graduates earn $37,100 within 10 years of enrollment.

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) is a public community college with its main campus in Bentonville, Arkansas. Total enrollment for the fall semester of 2018 was 8,308.

Worth considering if you're looking to keep costs low while staying in the Bentonville area — at just $5,719/year after aid and a median debt of only $5,500 at graduation, the financial risk here is genuinely minimal. The trade-off is that median earnings sit at $37,100 a decade out, which is modest, so this school makes the most sense as a stepping stone to a four-year transfer or a targeted career program rather than a final destination for big earning potential.

Founded
1989
Setting
Small city

Popular Programs

Health Professions27%
Business & Marketing7%
Visual & Performing Arts2%
Education1%
Computer Science0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$2,982
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,022
Avg Net Price
$5,719
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants20%
Median debt at graduation$5,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$37,100
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$30,800
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$37,100
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 6.7x

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

White56%
Black3%
Hispanic/Latino28%
Asian4%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,632 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

NorthWest Arkansas Community College

One College Drive

Bentonville, AR 72712-5091

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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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