National Park College

National Park College provides academic programs in Business, Communication & Arts, Health Sciences, Math & Science, Nursing, Social Sciences, and Technical Professional, along with transfer opportunities and resources like Adult Education and the Library.

National Park College offers flexible education options, including affordable tuition and high-demand skills, tailored to diverse student needs.

All classes are subject to change, due to enrollment.

National Park College offers lower tuition than typical Arkansas universities, with over 70% of students receiving financial aid, scholarships, and transfer degree options.

Announcements and Events for Financial Aid

National Park College maintains relationships with media professionals and monitors daily coverage relevant to the college and its stakeholders.

News and events at NPC pertaining to National Park College students and faculty.

NPC Career Services strives to provide excellent services to students and alumni in their exploration of career and educational opportunities.

Internships are excellent opportunities for students to gain relevant workplace skills and use that experience to assist with secure employment after graduation. Internships are resume builders; they provide students with the building blocks they need for the future.

National Park College Career Services hosts a Job Fair on March 12, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bill Ritter, Vice President for Workforce

Hierarchy of National Park College Employees

National Park College offers two-year degrees, including online options, with faculty and staff who support students. The college enrolls around 3,500 credit students per semester, blending liberal arts and occupational education to prepare students for the workforce or transfer to a four-year institution.

National Park College formed in 2003 from the merger of Garland County Community College and Quapaw Technical Institute. It changed its name to National Park College in 2015 and is located near Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Connie Poteet 101 College Drive Hot Springs, AR 71913

Included in this guide are standard operating procedures for National Park College as related to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). For the institutional policy, visit the institutional policy page.

In accordance with National Park College Board Policy Number 6.100

Section 2 - Amendments This constitution may be amended in the following manner:

Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy, Conditions of Financial Aid

The name of this organization will be the National Park College Staff Senate.