A University Experience That's Close to Home
National Park College offers a university experience that's close to home at less than half the cost of the average university.
95% of NPC students receive Financial Aid and Scholarships. Last year, NPC students received over $8 million in grants and scholarships.
We offer two-year degrees and certificates both on campus and online, and bachelor's degrees on campus through a partnership with Southern Arkansas University. View our class schedules.
Learn more about our Academic Programs or our wide variety of Continuing Education and Workforce Training classes.
Start here. Finish here. NPC offers transfer opportunities to universities across Arkansas. Refer to our National Park University Center for more information.
From affordable tuition to high-demand skills, NPC provides the tools needed to achieve your potential. Our experienced faculty and staff are committed to your success in the workforce. In fact, we guarantee it. With an education at NPC, the path to a full-time career is closer than you think.

National Park College has earned the Military Friendly® School designation.

National Park College earned a designation for 2021 most promising places to work for community colleges.
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NPC Celebrates 50th Anniversary Year
The National Park College (NPC) Board of Trustees celebrated the start to the College’s 50th anniversary year during the regular monthly meeting Wednesday.
NPC, UAM Announce Four-Year Business Degree In Hot Springs
National Park College (NPC) and the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) announced a new bachelor’s degree partnership Tuesday.
NPC Board Welcomes New Trustee
National Park College (NPC) will welcome newly elected trustee Renee Westfall next week. Westfall was elected in November 2022 and will join the board in January.
Nighthawks Down Shorter College
The National Park College (NPC) Nighthawks men’s and women’s basketball teams swept their NJCAA Region II games against Shorter College Monday, with the Nighthawk women defeating the Lady Bulldogs...