by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at NWACC. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels. At its best it places at #2 out of 31 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NWACC highly for liberal arts general studies, ranked #525 out of 1,506 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 525 of 1,506 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Arkansas | 4 of 35 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 92 of 420 |
Here is each degree level available for liberal arts general studies at NWACC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 815 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 195 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, NorthWest Arkansas Community College awarded 815 associate’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
NWACC is in the top 5% of the country for liberal arts general studies at the associate’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,240 | $4,080 |
| Fees | $1,158 | $1,158 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 36% of liberal arts general studies associate’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies associate’s degree graduates at NWACC were White. Approximately 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from NorthWest Arkansas Community College with a associate’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 194 |
| White | 435 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 64 |
| Other Races | 87 |
NWACC granted 608 associate’s degrees in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the most recent reporting year — 65% to women and 35% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (53%).
NWACC awarded 207 associate’s degrees in general studies in the latest year of data — 61% to women and 39% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (54%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, NorthWest Arkansas Community College awarded 195 undergraduate certificate degrees in liberal arts general studies.
NWACC is not yet ranked for liberal arts general studies at the undergraduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 39% of liberal arts general studies undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies undergraduate certificate degree graduates at NWACC were White. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from NorthWest Arkansas Community College with a undergraduate certificate in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| White | 108 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 22 |
NWACC awarded 195 undergraduate certificate degrees in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the latest year of data — 61% to women and 39% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (55%).
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