National Park College

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Also known as: National Park College

Hot Springs, AR
(501) 760-4222
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โœ“ GI Bill approved ยท 112 GI Bill students

What Are the Key Stats for National Park College?

Annual Tuition & Fees (In-State)

$6,050

Total Enrollment

1,805

Graduation Rate

35.2%

6-year graduation rate

Program Completions

834

Last reported year

How National Park College Compares

National Park College sits in the middle range for trade-college enrollment with 1,805 students. Tuition: $6,050. Net price: $13,429. Graduation: 35%. Retention: 51%. These metrics behave as expected for a school of this size โ€” useful as a baseline against more specialized competitors.

Where is National Park College?

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What are the Most Popular Programs at National Park College

107 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 47.0604
106 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 48.0508
76 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 24.0101
73 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 24.0101
48 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 51.3801

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for National Park College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("โ€”") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric โ€” they never mean zero.

In the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse program at National Park College, 65% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 60% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $12,562 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

ProgramCompletion rateEmployed 6 mo after exitEmployed 1 yr after exitMedian quarterly earnings
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse60%65%86%$12,562
Business Management-Management/Marketing AAS13%60%76%$7,519
Criminal Justice29%53%83%$6,879
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training65%64%87%$9,940
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science76%96%83%$10,434

All 13 verified program outcomes for National Park College โ†’

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.

Explore National Park College

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Enrollment

National Park College enrolls 1,805 students. The student body is 63.8% women, with diverse representation across programs. The college maintains a 51% retention rate, reflecting student satisfaction and academic support.

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Academics

National Park College maintains a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio, providing strong opportunities for personalized instruction and academic support. The college maintains a developing 51% retention rate for full-time students, reflecting student satisfaction and effective academic programs. With very high enrollment intensity, students engage deeply in their studies and campus activities.

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Faculty & Staff

National Park College employs 96 instructional staff members dedicated to student success. The 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio provides strong opportunities for personalized attention and mentoring. With 1% of faculty holding tenure, students benefit from experienced educators committed to teaching excellence.

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Programs

National Park College offers programs in 11 different fields of study. The most popular programs include Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Welding Technology/Welder, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. In 2025, the college awarded 834 degrees and certificates across all programs.

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Financial Aid

Annual tuition and fees at National Park College is $6,050 for in-state students and $7,280 for out-of-state students. After financial aid, the average net price is $13,429. Students can use the net price calculator to estimate their individual costs and potential aid.

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Student Outcomes

National Park College achieves a 35.6% overall completion rate for students who complete their programs. Students typically complete their programs in 5 years, balancing academic rigor with timely graduation. The college supports working students with a 27% success rate for this population.

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Institution Details

Sector PUBLIC 2 YEAR
Control PUBLIC
Level AT LEAST 2 BUT LESS THAN 4 YEARS
Degree Granting Yes

Contact Information

Address
101 College Dr
Hot Springs, AR, 71913
Administrator
Wade Derden
President

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $6,050
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $7,280
Average Net Price $13,429

Federal Identifiers

OPE ID: 01210500
EIN: 710445211
IPEDS ID: 106980
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