- Northland Pioneer College serves about 7,000 students annually in both Navajo and Apache counties, an area of 21,158 square miles, roughly the size of the state of West Virginia. The Navajo, Hopi and White Mountain Apache Indian Reservations occupy more than sixty percent of the total land in the district service area, and also account for sixty percent of the population. Handsome campuses are located in four of the largest Navajo County communities: Holbrook, Show Low, Snowflake/Taylor, and Winslow. Five convenient centers are located in Hopi, Kayenta, Springerville/Eagar, St. Johns, and Whiteriver. Additional educational sites are established as need and opportunities arise. Primary District Offices are located on the Holbrook Campus.
School Highlights
Northland Pioneer College serves 2,786 students (16% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 92%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 2,786 students
- In-state tuition: $1,900
- Out-state tuition: $8,880
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Northland Pioneer College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 145 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Northland Pioneer College
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
145 staff
296 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Northland Pioneer College has declined by 45% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 35:1 over five years.
The Northland Pioneer College diversity score of 0.43 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has declined by 36% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,786 students
3,691 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
435 students
985 students
# Part-Time Students
2,351 students
2,706 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
146 students
343 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
435 students
985 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
32 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,351 students
3,064 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
250 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
3%
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
2%
% Black
19%
35%
% White
2%
8%
% Hawaiian
73%
41%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.43
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2188%
0.3287%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.6651%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,700
$32,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,900 is more than the state average of $1,876. The in-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,880 is more than the state average of $7,132. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,900
$1,876
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,880
$7,132
Tuition Notes
$82/credithalf price summer tuition$65/credit for Navajo County residents
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
100%
100%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Basketball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Eagle Club, Early Childhood Education Club, Outdoor Club, Phi Beta Kappa, Student Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Plays and Musicals
Eagle Club, Early Childhood Education Club, Outdoor Club, Phi Beta Kappa, Student Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Plays and Musicals
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Northland Pioneer College offers associate degrees, university transfer, career training programs as well as special interest courses and GED completion. Our enhanced technology network allows students to take classes from a location convenient to them through our video and Internet classrooms. Of course, students can also take classes at any of our 9 campus/center locations in person too! NPC's 4 main campuses are located in Show Low, Snowflake, Holbrook and Winslow. NPC also has 5 centers in Polacca/Hopi, Kayenta, Springerville/Eagar, St. Johns and Whiteriver. Classes are offered Monday through Saturday from morning through evening.
- NPC currently offers five degrees, which are designed to transfer to any of Arizona's public universities. Students can save in their first two years of a bachelor's degree by attending NPC first! That savings is enough to cover more than 3/4 of ASU's tuition for the next two years! NPC's faculty and staff are dedicated to your success!
- We offer small class sizes and personal attention to ensure you gain the knowledge you'll need to achieve your educational and career goals. Our instructors are skilled professionals in their subjects and take a personal interest in ensuring that you thrive while enrolled at NPC.
- Northland Pioneer College has a comprehensive financial aid program. Our Financial Aid Office will work hard to ensure that you get all the available grants and scholarships funding that you qualify for. Our goal is to ensure that money does not stand in the way of your educational goals.
- NPC has one of the lowest tuition costs in the state of Arizona. We even offer student housing scholarships to help students who need to relocate to a community with an NPC campus or center so you can pursue your educational dreams. For more information about Northland Pioneer College, visit www.npc.edu or call us at (800) 266-7845.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Northland Pioneer College cost?
Northland Pioneer College's tuition is approximately $1,900 for In-State students and $8,880 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Northland Pioneer College?
The acceptance rate of Northland Pioneer College is 100%, which is equal to the state average of 100%.
What sports does Northland Pioneer College offer?
Northland Pioneer College offers 1 interscholastic sports: Basketball.
What is Northland Pioneer College's ranking?
Northland Pioneer College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arizona for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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