Founded in 1989, NorthWest Arkansas Community College. is a college. Located in Arkansas, which is a city setting in Arkansas, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 7,761 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.
The NorthWest Arkansas Community College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 18:1. There are 148 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at NorthWest Arkansas Community College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
20
SAT Range
ACT Range
Admissions at NWACC are considered , with ,12% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at NorthWest Arkansas Community College.
5%
“We”re apathetic”
45%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
9%
“We save it for the classroom”
20%
“Sometimes, but not often”
59%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
11%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
14%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
86%
“I feel extremely safe”
89%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
4%
“We bought the gear”
7%
“We live for the big game”
5%
“It”s not really our thing”
25%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
52%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
18%
“We”re a very artistic group”
2%
“Haven”t met them”
5%
“Available in class”
43%
“They keep regular office hours”
50%
“They”re always available”
75%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
20%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
5%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
27%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
55%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
16%
“We only party on weekends”
2%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
33%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
63%
“There might be people who do”
5%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
5%
“We”re apathetic”
45%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
9%
“We save it for the classroom”
20%
“Sometimes, but not often”
59%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
11%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
14%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
86%
“I feel extremely safe”
89%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
4%
“We bought the gear”
7%
“We live for the big game”
5%
“It”s not really our thing”
25%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
52%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
18%
“We”re a very artistic group”
2%
“Haven”t met them”
5%
“Available in class”
43%
“They keep regular office hours”
50%
“They”re always available”
75%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
20%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
5%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
27%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
55%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
16%
“We only party on weekends”
2%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
33%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
63%
“There might be people who do”
5%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
5%
“We”re apathetic”
45%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
9%
“We save it for the classroom”
20%
“Sometimes, but not often”
59%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
11%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
14%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
86%
“I feel extremely safe”
89%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
4%
“We bought the gear”
7%
“We live for the big game”
5%
“It”s not really our thing”
25%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
52%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
18%
“We”re a very artistic group”
2%
“Haven”t met them”
5%
“Available in class”
43%
“They keep regular office hours”
50%
“They”re always available”
75%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
20%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
5%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
33 Students rated on-campus housing 1.7 stars. 9 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
30 Students rated off-campus housing 3.3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
45 Students rated campus food 3.6 stars. 16 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
45 Students rated campus facilities 4.5 stars. 53 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
45 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 69 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
44 Students rated school activities 3.4 stars. 27 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
44 Students rated local services 3.9 stars. 41 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
45 Students rated academics 4.4 stars. 58 % gave the school a 5.0.
NorthWest Arkansas Community College REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of NorthWest Arkansas Community College?
49 Students rated NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Kevin
Prospective04/05/2025
I am interested in attending NorthWest Arkansas Community College for the many perks that the school offers. Not only is the school very affordable, but it also offers a wide range of academic programs, including associate degrees, certificates, and workforce development opportunities. This would allow for easy transfer into a four year university with their strong transfer connections to bigger schools at a much more affordable cost. The school also provides many resources to help us succeed like tutoring, counseling, career services, and academic advising which is very beneficial in care for students and their future. It also has a diverse student population which would allow me to interact with people from different backgrounds and experiences. Aside from all of that, it is also close to home and easily accessible so I don't have to travel far and endure any homesickness. The campus itself is also very clean and nature friendly without it being to big and overwhelming.
ashley
02/08/2025
Well I recently just moved here from los Angeles so i was so used to the college environment there. Once I moved I could immediately tell the difference. Over there everyone felt like a community and united and here it kind of feels like everyone is decided and nobody speaks to each other, even when there’s school events, nobody shows up. One thing i will say is that everyone is so nice, I was literally getting compliments on the restroom and the teachers were very kind as well as the work, they’re very consistent with testing and giving us assignments which a lot of people might not like but i feel like it keeps us consistent.
lexie
03/30/2023
So far the teachers have been amazing. Will answer any questions you ask and will have conversations with you and laugh with you. Making my experience so much better and comfortable for learning and wanting learn things by the teachers that want to teach and help you get what you want.
Jocilyn
03/28/2023
I have been a concurrent student at NWACC since my sophomore year of high school. It´s been a great opportunity for me, and the staff I've met have been very nice and helpful! My professors have been awesome to learn from, all of my classes have been online and I love the flexibility it gives me. Overall a great and affordable school.
Katelyn
03/31/2020
For being a person of intense social anxiety, I love this college. It is small, easily accessible, and parking is extremely easy to find, with no payments or specific times you have to vacate. The professors that I have experienced seem to really enjoy their jobs and and they are easy to access outside of class.
Breanna
11/20/2019
Northwest Arkansas Community College is a great campus and a good way for high school students to transition into college. The campus may not be big, but there are tons of people that attend here. The teachers care about your academic success and give lots of resources to aid you. My advisor experience has always been exceptional; they go above and beyond to help me succeed and direct me to get to where I want to be. Overall, NWACC has helped me better myself and my college career.
Allison
10/08/2019
I love Northwest Arkansas Community College. The overall academic environment is extremely great and I would highly recommend going here due to that the work you put in is what your grade will be. Failing is never an option here! Unfortunately, the school seems very one sided when it comes to politics, but do not let that bother you. People are here to learn and become educated for their careers.
Anna
07/24/2019
Its Great ! Even though In just an online student the professors are very helpful and reply to my questions fast and accurately .As an online student we use the program called canvas to do our work and I find it very easy to use, when I actually get my work done on time that is.If you have question about financial aid or admissions they make sure that they get to you on time and accurately. The bookstore at nwacc is very nice as well the textbooks are somewhat affordable with financial aid they do not break the bank.Since I am an online student as I have said earlier I do not have that much interaction daily with the professors/staff but when I visit to get paperwork or to get questions answered they are all very nice and helpful.The computer lab on campus that I used was very nice as well there were plenty of available computers and it was also partially empty so there was no wait. The worker was very helpful also.All of the facilities seem very nice and clean and well kept which was nice not having to worry about anything not working right. The only down side that I have with NWACC is the the fact that for parking you usually have to park pretty far out since most of the close parking spaces are saved for reserved parking. However even if you do have to park a ways the distance is still not really that bad.
Mashal
05/18/2019
Best college, I’m sad that it’s not a four year college if it was, I think everybody would be wanting to go even people from out of state. The teachers and students are super friendly and awesome.
Danielle
04/20/2019
The College campus there always something going on and student talking and have a great time. The class are good and you learn a lot. I've been there so for 2 semesters and it been pretty great.
Heather
04/08/2019
It is one of the best community colleges in the state. Students and faculty are consistantly being friendly and welcoming to anyone that steps foot on campus. If you need help there is always someone right there rather it be faculty or one of the students.
lisa
12/11/2018
Northwest Arkansas Community College is a wise choice for your first 2 years of college. Class sizes are small, the building and parking areas are easily accessible and professors are very engaged in your development. The University of Arkansas is only 30 minutes away and most classed at NWACC transfer. The academic counselors are very helpful as well!
joseph
10/18/2018
my overall opinion of this school is amazing because this is a school anyone can come to and get a associates degree in 2 years easy and transfer to a 4 years school no problem. the community and atmosphere is just so friendly and amazing sign up and wont be disappointed.
Kinley
08/24/2018
NWACC has been a fantastic place for me to get my two year degree. The staff are helpful, have dependable office hours, and are quick to answer emails. The teachers are passionate about their subjects, and are always willing to take an extra step to help you learn. The school is located in Northwest Arkansas, a beautiful area that's bursting in culture and prosperity. Bentonville being it's hometown, the local celebrities the Waltons filled the community with biking trails, a surge of local businesses, and a state of the art Museum - Crystal Bridges - that's free to the public. Most classes at NWACC end up taking a field trip their at least once a semester, as there is so much to learn.
Olivia
08/07/2018
While Northwest Arkansas Community College little underfunded and lacking because it's just that- a community college - the professors are great and truly desire the success of all their students. Students come from a wide range of backgrounds and lifestyles, which gives ample opportunity to meet new people and experience different cultures. Great class sizes and opportunities.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for NorthWest Arkansas Community College is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
I would tell myself to immediately consider the fact that my parents are not able to provide assistance with money for college. I would tell myself to focus on studying and look at scholarships more. I would say remember that the long days at school and late nights studying will pay off later in life after college when my career begins. I would tell myself that the career I want way not pay a lot but that is no reason to deny myself happiness. I would tell myself to remember to be a role model for my family and friends. I would try to focus on being debt free and taking things simple for now but to remember that after the education I will be able to afford the things I want. I would tell myself when I get frusturated to remember that my Heavenly Father will always make a way for me to achieve things and I should never forget that. I would find other friends who are serious about college and have a social life with them because we are more likely to stick together and help each other. I would tell myself to suceed at everything.
NWACC has always been called the school with no walls. It held classes all over but with time and dedication it has grown to a campus school with many options. The school is very popular in our area and everyone loves it. It is a great place to learn to achieve a degree. The instructors are personla and helpful. It is a kind and caring school.
I recommend anyone that went to a smaller high school to attend NWACC if they aren't looking for a huge population change. Smaller high schools have smaller classes, just like this school offers. The student wouldn't have to make major adaptations.
I really like the smaller classes this school provides. There are more opportunities for a teacher to get to know you and further assist you on any problems you may have a with a class. The teachers have more office hours than larger universities which allows students to contact them outside of class.
What kind of person should not attend this school?
I think that everyone should attend school to better themselves. The only person I would say should not attend this school would be someone who is not dedicated or can't make a self committment to get a better education. If your not serious about school then don't go. I believe everyone has the right to choose for themselves and everyone should exercise their choice.
What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
The worst thing about my school is the books are so expensive. I think all colleges charge to much for their books and then when you return them for refund you dont get much back and the book is still new.
What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?
I brag about the variety in terms of courses available at the school. You can take online courses, on-campus courses, or even hybrid courses. Also, there are so many different classes to choose from and a lot of different degree plans that can be pursued such as aviation, nursing, computer programming, or you can get set up to go on to a four-year university. It's really awesome to go to a school that provides so much academic diversity.
What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?
I would have wished to know that there is such a thing as blackboard and that, even before the first day of class, some professors will post homework assigments . This would have helped me keep myself updated with my classes.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
82% of students attending NorthWest Arkansas Community College receive some sort of financial aid.
49% were awarded federal grants.23%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
