Bentonville, AR · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| NorthWest Arkansas Community College (in-state) | $3,342 | — |
| AR average | $10,338 | -68% |
| National average | $18,082 | -82% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $3,342 | $13,368 |
| Out-of-state | $5,238 | $20,952 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
NorthWest Arkansas Community College ranks 8 by in-state tuition among the 51 AR colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 57% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to NorthWest Arkansas Community College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Arkansas State University-Beebe | $3,336 |
| South Arkansas College | $3,324 |
| Arkansas State University-Mountain Home | $3,312 |
| Arkansas State University-Newport | $3,312 |
In-state tuition at NorthWest Arkansas Community College is $3,342 per year; out-of-state students pay $5,238.
NorthWest Arkansas Community College in-state tuition is 68% below the AR average of $10,338.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; NorthWest Arkansas Community College is 82% below that.
$3,342 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at NorthWest Arkansas Community College comes to about $13,368 for an in-state student and $20,952 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, NorthWest Arkansas Community College ranks 8 out of the 51 AR colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.