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There's A Place For You

at ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ 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, ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ 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.

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Located in Hot Springs, AR
Icon of people Over 90% of NPC students receive some type of financial aid
Icon of a envelope $8 Million NPC awards over in grants & scholarships
Icon of a garduation cap. $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 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ of Arkansas Monticello.

Find Your Major at ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Park College
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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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Sara Camplain on base preparing to run.May 14, 2025

Nighthawks Stumble In District Tournament

The ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Park College (NPC) Nighthawks softball team (34-24, 23-9) recently completed its season in the ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Central Plains District Tournament, hosted by Murray State College. The Nighthawks defeated Arkansas State ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ-Newport (ASU-N), 7-1, in the tournament opener, followed by a 4-0 loss to No. 22 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ of Arkansas Rich Mountain (UARM), a 9-1 victory over Arkansas State ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ-Three Rivers (ASU-TR) and a 9-1 defeat to Western Oklahoma State College (WOSC).

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Pitcher Bryan Raitz about to pitch to a batter. May 14, 2025

NPC Baseball Falls In Region 2 Tournament

The ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Park College (NPC) Nighthawks baseball team (33-22-1, 15-9) recently concluded its season in the ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 2 Tournament, hosted by Majestic Park. NPC defeated Northern Oklahoma College-Enid (NOC-Enid), 4-2, in the first round, followed by a 14-4 loss to South Arkansas College in the second round and a 9-8 extra-innings defeat to Arkansas State ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ-Mountain Home (ASU-Mountain Home) in the loser’s bracket.

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Que Walton running towards Josh Wacaser in celebration.May 14, 2025

Four Nighthawks Receive Postseason Honors

Four members of the ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Park College (NPC) Nighthawk baseball team received ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) postseason honors this week for their outstanding efforts on the field this season.

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