Tuition and fee rates are set by the National Park College Board of Trustees and are subject to change. Decisions about tuition and fees are typically made in May each year; however, NPC reserves the right to change tuition rates and fees any time such action is deemed necessary. Tuition and fees are capped at 15 credit hours with an exception for the technical program fee. Please see more details under Technical Program Fee below.
The total annual cost of attendance at NPC is about half the cost of the average Arkansas university.
| Residence | Tuition (per credit hour) |
Mandatory Fee (per credit hour) |
Student Activity Fee (per credit hour) |
Maximum Cost Per Semester (tuition and fees) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garland County Residents | $110 | $45 | $10 | $2,475 |
| Out-of-County Residents | $120 | $50 | $10 | $2,700 |
| Out-of-State Residents | $157 | $55 | $10 | $3,330 |
| International Residents | $222 | $60 | $10 | $4,380 |
| Student type | Credit Hours | Mandatory Fee (per term) |
Meals per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Time Students | 10+ hours | $350.00 | 53 meals |
| 3/4 time Students | 7-9 hours | $262.50 | 40 meals |
| Half time Students | 4-6 hours | $175.00 | 26 meals |
| Less than Half time Students | 0-3 hours | $100.00 | 15 meals |
| On-Campus Resident | $1,000.00 | 153 meals |
Lab Fee
This fee of $10 per credit hour is charged each semester to all students who enroll in a class(es) that has/have a lab (see class schedule for a listing of classes that have a lab). The purpose of the fee is to enable the College to remain current with the latest technology, equipment, and expendable supplies for those particular classes.
One-time fees specific to individual classes or disciplines may be required for some students. Examples may include special labs, material, uniforms or other fees.
Technical Program Fee
Students enrolled in a Technology Degree or Certificate courses will be accessed a
$30 per credit hour fee. The purpose of this fee is to enable these technical courses
to remain current with the
latest technology, equipment, and expendable supplies.