Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for North Arkansas College

Harrison, AR

Overall Completion Rate

40.2%

Working Student Success

44.4%

Transfer Out Rate

23.1%

Still Enrolled Rate

2.3%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
37.2%
Part-time Students
44.4%
First-time Students
44.3%
Transfer Students
36%

What does this mean for you? These completion rates show how different types of students succeed at this institution. Notably, part-time students have a higher success rate here (44.4% vs 37.2% for full-time), which is great news if you plan to work while studying. This pattern is common at trade colleges where programs are designed to accommodate working adults. First-time students are those new to college, while transfer students have attended another institution before.

What are the Cohort Outcomes Over Time

Tracking outcomes for the 2015-16 cohort of 683 students

After 4 Years

125
Certificates
143
Associate Degrees
268
Total Awards
39%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

121
Certificates
159
Associate Degrees
280
Total Awards
41%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

121
Certificates
164
Associate Degrees
285
Total Awards
42%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

42%
Graduated
2%
Still Enrolled Here
21%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 31
8-Year Rate: 55%

Part-time Non-first-time Students

Cohort Size: 41
8-Year Rate: 54%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 123
8-Year Rate: 47%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 225
8-Year Rate: 46%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 432
8-Year Rate: 44%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 94
8-Year Rate: 43%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 309
8-Year Rate: 42%

All Non-first-time Students

Cohort Size: 104
8-Year Rate: 40%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 36.8%

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.