National Park Community College, Arkansas

Study at National Park Community College

National Park Community College, also known as NPCC, is a two-year institution of higher learning located in Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States. It was established in 2003 with the merger of Garland County Community College and Quapaw Technical Institute. The college's name is due its location. It is adjacent to Hot Springs National Park. NPCC offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse Course Topics.

NPCC's student life is active. The campus is home to several student clubs and organizations for the overall development of the students. The Student Enrollment includes an impressive number of international students. The college also offers special organizations to assist foreign students with admission into the college.

Profile of National Park Community College

National Park Community College is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Hot Springs, AR. The school is classified as a public college. Students at National Park Community College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.

Course Topics

The most common major fields study at the school include liberal arts.

National Park Community College Selectivity

All qualified applicants are admitted as National Park Community College offers open admission.

Student Enrollment

The school, in 2007, had 2,944 students (1,872 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at National Park Community College.

National Park Community College Programs and Degrees

General Category	Degrees	Most Common Majors
Liberal Arts	205	liberal arts and sciences, general studies, interdisciplinary studies
Nursing and Emergency Medicine	79	registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Medical Support and Technology	62	health service and sciences, radiation therapist, medical lab tech, phlebotomy
Mechanics and Repair	19	automobile mechanics, marine mechanic
Business and Management	18	MIS, accounting technology
Security and Law Enforcement	16	criminal justice and police
Photography and Commercial Art	10	commercial art
Family and Social Work	9	child care management, child care provider
Medical Adminstration	7	medical records tech, medical secretary
office and Administration	5	administrative assistant, office management
Production Trades	5	welding, machinist
Education and Teaching	5	middle school teaching
Hospitality	4	hospitality management
Construction Trades	3	carpentry
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy	1	parks and recreation studies

Contact: National Park Community College

National Park Community College
101 College Dr
Hot Springs, AR 71913
General Phone: (501) 760-4222
http://www.npcc.edu