by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for NorthWest Arkansas Community College, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. You can jump to any of the following sections in our NWACC cost report:
At NorthWest Arkansas Community College the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $4,456 in 2020-2021. Those who hail from the state of Arkansas get a discount and only needed to pay $4,096 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $3,600 | $856 | $4,456 |
| In-State | $3,240 | $856 | $4,096 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does NorthWest Arkansas Community College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. NorthWest Arkansas Community College out-of-state undergraduates, on the other hand, pay about $4,456 a year in tuition and fees, making the school relatively inexpensive.
In-state undergrads in Arkansas pay an average of $16,784 for tuition and fees. NWACC only charges $4,096 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
If you want to know how NWACC compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Southeast | Arkansas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: NorthWest Arkansas Community College Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of -4.03% for the past five years, Arkansas residents could expect to pay $3,773 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
If the in-state NWACC tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $7,393, and four years would cost $14,203.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by -1.97%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $4,282 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
This means an estimated $8,479 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at NWACC, and $16,628 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at NWACC.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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