# National Park College

> National Park College is a public college in Hot Springs, AR, with 1,789 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $8,864 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 26%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $35,524.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/national-park-college-1824
- Location: Hot Springs, AR, United States
- Setting: Small suburb
- Control: Public
- Classification: Community college
- Official website: https://www.np.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 106980
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $5,600 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $7,280 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $8,864 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 67.2% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 26% |
| First-year retention rate | 59% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $35,524 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 1,789 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is National Park College tuition?

In-state tuition at National Park College is $5,600 and out-of-state tuition is $7,280 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $8,864 a year.

### What is the average net price at National Park College?

The average net price at National Park College, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $8,864 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at National Park College?

26% of first-time, full-time students at National Park College graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to National Park College?

The closest matches are North Arkansas College, South Arkansas Community College, and University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/national-park-college-1824. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.