North Arkansas College, also known as the Northark, is a public two-year college. The college is a charter member of ARKnet, which is Arkansas' higher education computer network. Northark was one of the first colleges in the state to own a web page. It is also the first institution to be recognized as an AQIP institution in the state. Northark offers a number of bachelor's degrees in subjects like agriculture, allied health, business and technology, humanities, and mathematics. The institution also provides courses in distance learning. Various Honors Programs are also provided. Northark also has few certificate programs and courses in adult basic education.

Northark competes in National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Their sports teams are known as Pioneers and Lady Pioneers. They participate in sports including baseball, softball, basketball, and rodeo.