Student Outcomes

Explore what happens after enrollment at National Park College — completion, transfer, and outcome statistics.

Hot Springs, AR

What Are the Student Outcomes at National Park College?

Overall Completion Rate

35.6%

Working Student Success

27%

Transfer Out Rate

12.6%

Still Enrolled Rate

1.6%

How National Park College Compares

National Park College's 36% completion rate is right in the typical band for trade and vocational schools — most peer institutions land somewhere in the 30–50% range. Another 13% transfer out and 2% remain enrolled; these together usually account for the bulk of the cohort, with only a smaller share leaving without a clear next step.

What Happens After Students Enroll at National Park College?

Eight-Year Student Outcomes

Eight-year outcomes for students who entered National Park College. This shows what happened to students in their cohort by the end of the tracking period.

26.2%
8.1%
64.4%
Completed
26.2%
209 students
Still Enrolled
1.3%
10 students
Transferred Out
8.1%
65 students
No Award
64.4%
514 students

Understanding These Outcomes

Completed: Students who earned a certificate, diploma, or degree from this institution.

Still Enrolled: Students who remain enrolled at this institution after the tracking period.

Transferred Out: Students who transferred to another institution and may have completed there.

No Award: Students who left without earning a credential and are not enrolled elsewhere.

These outcomes track what happened to students eight years after they first enrolled. Completion rates include certificates, diplomas, and degrees earned at this institution. Transfer rates show students who continued their education at other colleges. Understanding these pathways helps prospective students set realistic expectations and plan their educational journey.

What Are the Transfer and Continuation Patterns at National Park College?

Success Rates by Student Entry Pathway

Comparing completion rates across different student entry pathways helps understand which groups succeed and how transfer experience impacts outcomes.

First-Time Students(480 cohort size)
32.0%
32.0% completed
9.0% transferred to other institutions
Transfer-In Students(186 cohort size)
37.0%
37.0% completed
14.0% transferred again to other institutions
Continuing Students(145 cohort size)
26.0%
26.0% completed

Key Insights

First-time and transfer students achieve similar completion rates, indicating equitable support regardless of entry pathway.

Combined 11.5% transfer-out rate suggests this institution may serve as a stepping stone for students continuing their education elsewhere.

Cohort Composition

480
First-Time
186
Transfer-In
145
Continuing

Understanding Student Pathways

First-Time Students: Beginning postsecondary education for the first time at this institution.

Transfer-In Students: Previously attended another postsecondary institution before enrolling here.

Continuing Students: Returned to this institution after a break in enrollment.

Completion rates tracked over 8 years from initial entry.

Different student entry pathways lead to varying success rates. First-time students enter directly from high school or are starting college for the first time. Transfer students bring prior college experience and credits. Understanding these patterns helps you identify which pathway aligns best with your situation and predict your likelihood of success.

What Are the Completion Rates by Student Type at National Park College?

Full-time Students
45%
Part-time Students
27%
First-time Students
30.7%
Transfer Students
44.2%

What does this mean for you? These completion rates show how different types of students succeed at this institution. Full-time students have a higher completion rate (45%) compared to part-time students (27%). Consider your work and life commitments when deciding on your enrollment status. First-time students are those new to college, while transfer students have attended another institution before.

What Are the Cohort Outcomes Over Time at National Park College?

Tracking outcomes for the 2015-16 cohort of 723 students

After 4 Years

77
Certificates
117
Associate Degrees
194
Total Awards
27%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

72
Certificates
134
Associate Degrees
206
Total Awards
28%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

73
Certificates
136
Associate Degrees
209
Total Awards
0%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

0%
Graduated
0%
Still Enrolled Here
0%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Full-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 42
8-Year Rate: 88%

All Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 129
8-Year Rate: 45%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 116
8-Year Rate: 41%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 604
8-Year Rate: 38%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 186
8-Year Rate: 37%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 366
8-Year Rate: 34%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 480
8-Year Rate: 32%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 70
8-Year Rate: 30%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 29.4%

About This Data

Outcome measures data tracks student cohorts over 4, 6, and 8-year periods. Data is sourced from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) and reflects the most recent available reporting year.

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