Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $5,600 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $7,280 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $17,994 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $11,442 | State avg: $14,015. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 46.79% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 22.82% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does National Park College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$7,280
Room and board
$6,725
Books and supplies
$1,500
Other expenses
$3,375
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$17,994
Average net price
$11,442
Average aid coverage
36%
$6,552 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at National Park College pays approximately $11,442 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Arkansas average of $14,015 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is National Park College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Arkansas and national averages.
National Park College net price
$11,442
Arkansas average
$14,015
National average
$17,506
National Park College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $7,280 and average net price at $11,442. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$7,280
Current net price
$11,442
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for National Park College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$32,444
Undergraduates
1,706
10-Year Median Earnings - National Park College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
National Park College graduates earn about 0.7x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends National Park College?
Undergraduates
1,706
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
46.79%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
22.82%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 46.79% of National Park College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 22.82% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at National Park College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use National Park College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
National Park College lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
National Park College is listed at 101 College Dr, Hot Springs, AR 71913. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare National Park College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Park College | Not available | $7,280 | $11,442 | $32,444 |
| Jefferson Regional School of Nursing | Not available | Not available | Not available | $73,975 |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | Not available | Not available | Not available | $73,827 |
| University of Arkansas Grantham | Not available | $8,280 | $9,325 | $63,496 |
| Baptist Health College Little Rock | 100.00% | $13,593 | $34,755 | $62,244 |
Similar Schools in Hot Springs
This local cluster focuses on nearby Hot Springs schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Hot Springs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is National Park College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for National Park College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is National Park College tuition?
National Park College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $7,280.
What is National Park College's average net price?
National Park College's average net price in the local dataset is $11,442.
What is National Park College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $32,444 for National Park College.
Is National Park College accredited?
National Park College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend National Park College?
The local dataset lists 1,706 undergraduate students at National Park College.
What percentage of National Park College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for National Park College in the local dataset is 46.79%.
What is the federal loan rate at National Park College?
The federal loan rate for National Park College in the local dataset is 22.82%.
Where should I verify National Park College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with National Park College or the latest official federal education data.