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There's A Place For You

at National Park College

Close to home about half the cost

Attend college in a beautiful resort community in the Ouachita mountains, minutes away from five lakes, unique downtown shopping, and award-winning dining. The Spa City is full of history, outdoor adventures, exciting events, a thriving art community, and local flavor. Once you visit, you will see why more than 35,000 residents love to call Hot Springs home.

The fourth largest community college in the state, National Park College serves approximately 7,000 students per year enrolled in college courses, workforce training, and adult education classes.

At NPC, you become part of a tight-knit group we call Nighthawk Nation, a place where everyone can receive a supportive college experience at about half the cost of the average university. Read about our Nighthawk Code.

Located in Hot Springs, AR

Our Campus Your Home

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Over 90% of NPC students receive some type of financial aid

$8 Million NPC awards over in grants & scholarships

$4950 NPC Annual Tuition & Fees* *Based on 15 credit hours per semester, in-country tuition and fees for 2024-2025.

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Academic Programs

From affordable tuition to high-demand skills, NPC provides the tools needed to achieve your potential. We offer two-year degrees and certificates both on campus and online, and bachelor's degrees on campus through a partnership with the University of Arkansas Monticello.

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Criminal Justice

Nursing

Welding

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Radiologic Technology

55 Associate Degrees and Certificates

70+ Transfer Degrees

14:1 Student to Faculty Ratio

Student Success

Judea Parks Major: Automotive technology Graduate

"My teachers were very understanding. I struggled a little bit with the electrical aspect of cars, but my teachers were there every time I had a question. They were amazing."

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May 4, 2026

National Park College Hosts Nursing And Health Sciences Honors Day, Awarding Over $180,000 in Scholarships

National Park College (NPC) held its annual Nursing and Health Sciences Honors Day April 16, recognizing student achievement and the generosity of our philanthropic community.

May 4, 2026

NPC Recognizes Bachelor’s Degree Graduates, Highlights Impact of On-Campus Degree Pathways

National Park College (NPC) recognized bachelor’s degree graduates who completed four-year programs on campus through university partnerships during its April Board of Trustees meeting last week, highlighting the continued impact of expanded access to higher education in Hot Springs.

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April 27, 2026

NPC Career Academy Welding Student Turns Rusted Car Hood Into Powerful Art

What began as a rusted car hood abandoned to the elements has been transformed into a striking work of metal art by Arismel Nestor, a student from Hot Springs World Class High School enrolled in National Park College’s (NPC) NPC Career Academy Welding Program.

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