NorthWest Arkansas Community College Arkansas

Public two-year college in Bentonville serving 7,839 students with tuition under $2,200 for Arkansas residents.

College statistics

Address:
One College Drive
Bentonville, AR
72712
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Official Website:
www.nwacc.edu/
Setting:
City
Annual In-State Tuition:
$2,184
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$4,080
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$2,184
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$4,080
Total Student Enrollment:
7,839
Endowment (End of Year):
$57,808,539
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

NorthWest Arkansas Community College is a public two-year institution in Bentonville, Arkansas, serving the Northwest Arkansas region with open-access general studies and liberal arts programming. The college enrolls 7,839 students and operates in an urban setting.

In-state tuition is $2,184 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $4,080. These costs reflect the community college model, making NWACC an affordable entry point for students beginning higher education or seeking workforce training credentials.

As a two-year college, NWACC functions as a transfer pathway for students pursuing four-year degrees elsewhere, while also offering workforce programs for immediate job entry. The college works best for students seeking low-cost foundational coursework, flexible scheduling for working adults, and a path to credentials aligned with regional job markets. For more information, visit www.nwacc.edu/.

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