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National Park College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

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ACT RangeN/A
Average GPAN/A
Acceptance Rate46.4%

National Park College is test-optional, but test-optional does not mean test-irrelevant here: nearly all submitted scores are ACT results. With a 46.4% acceptance rate, aim for an ACT score above the school’s middle range so your numbers actively strengthen the rest of your application.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

National Park College facts and stats

Quick Facts

National Park College enrolls about 1,805 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. National Park College has a freshman retention rate of 51%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Location

Hot Springs, AR

Undergrad Enrollment1,805
Freshman Retention51%
SettingSuburban
Student to Faculty Ratio16:1
Graduation RateN/A
Test PolicyTest-optional
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Key National Park College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional National Park College, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for superscore-friendly retakes, choosing the last fall test date whose scores will arrive before National Park College’s regular application deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

National Park College is a public college with in-state tuition of $3,600 and out-of-state tuition of $4,710. Use these figures as a starting point, then review grants, scholarships, and FAFSA-based aid that may reduce what you pay.

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In-State Tuition$3,600
Out-of-State Tuition$4,710
Room and Board$10,843
Average Merit AwardN/A
Application FeeN/A
Students on AidN/A
Average Aid PackageN/A
Average Debt at GradN/A

At National Park College, tuition can be as high as $4,710, with a lower $3,600 rate available for qualifying students. Room and board is listed at $10,843, so housing choices can make a major difference in the total bill. Actual costs will vary based on grants, scholarships, and other financial aid eligibility.

Student life at National Park College

Activities and Organizations
Choral groups
Housing

Campus housing details coming soon.

Greek life

No fraternity or sorority life on campus.

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