National Park College

National Park College Overview

National Park College is a public, state school in the suburban setting of Hot Springs, Arkansas. National Park College was founded in 1973 and enrolls 2,996 undergrads and no graduate students.

Student Involvement at National Park College

Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus

There are no fraternities or sororities at National Park College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? National Park College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at National Park College on the Student Life page.

2022 National Park College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	1%
In-State Tuition	$3,000
Out-of-State	$4,110

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Is National Park College a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" varies. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a better idea of what National Park College offers and if the school could be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at National Park College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It is a way to measure how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Around 100% of students who start at National Park College return for their second year of college. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for National Park College Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 75% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Check with National Park College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

National Park College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

National Park College's endowment was valued at $11.3 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million.

Tuition and Financial Aid at National Park College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on National Park College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at National Park College.

Based on this information, how does National Park College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is National Park College a good school for you?

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Where is National Park College Located?

National Park College is located in the suburban setting of Hot Springs, Arkansas, in the suburbs of Little Rock.

If you want to see National Park College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 270 to Hot Springs, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Memorial Field.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what National Park College and Hot Springs are like without leaving home.

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