More Support.
Less Debt.
Close to Home.

Here, you get a supportive college experience rooted in local excellence. Small classes, instructors who know you by name, and a campus designed to help you stay on track academically and personally. Our professors, tutors, mentors and Career Center staff work to help you reach your goals.

NPC is close to home and about half the price of a four-year university, and more than 60% of students receive financial aid or scholarships. With strong transfer pathways across Arkansas and career-focused programs tied to local industry needs, NPC is where smart students go to gain a head start on a career, college or wherever your goals take you.

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Computer Science

Develop technical skills in networking and cybersecurity to prepare for in-demand IT careers.

Education

Gain practical classroom experience while earning your degree in education, including a bachelor’s option with UAM.

Nursing

Explore certificate and associate degree programs to prepare for a job in the nursing field.

Sport Science

Explore the principles of sports management, coaching and training.

Business

Develop practical skills in accounting, business and more.

General Studies

Build a strong academic foundation with coursework designed to support career exploration, skill development or transfer.

Outdoor Recreation

Prepare for careers in outdoor recreation, tourism and land management through field-based learning.

STEM

Study chemistry, computer science, cybersecurity and computer information systems, or begin your path toward an engineering degree.

Digital & Media Arts

Strengthen your expertise and cultivate your creativity with interdisciplinary coursework in art, video and graphic design.

Health Sciences

Prepare for high-demand roles in the fastest-growing sector of our economy: healthcare.

Social &
Behavioural Sciences

Pursue a career-focused general degree that sets you up for success in psychology and social work, or explore our criminal justice AAS or CP.

Trade Technology

Get industry-ready for careers in marine repair technology, automotive technology, mechanical systems, welding and more.

What You Want To Know

Affordable Tuition

Want to go to college for about half the price? NPC offers a high-quality education at a lower cost.

Financial Aid

Students may explore foundation scholarships and financial aid to make the cost of tuition more affordable.

Transfer Agreements

Your NPC degree transfers to universities across Arkansas, making a transition to most four-year universities as seamless as possible.

There’s a Place For You at NPC. Literally.

NPC now offers affordable, fully furnished residence halls for students who want the full college experience.

Our modern student housing community puts you in reach of more student events, learning resources, campus amenities and opportunities to meet people. Plus, you could be eligible to use your financial aid toward housing payments.

More Support. Less Debt. Close to Home.