North Little Rock, AR Colleges
North Little Rock
North Little Rock is a city in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States, across the Arkansas River from Little Rock in the central part of the state. The population was 62,304 at the 2010 census. North Little Rock, along with Little Rock and Conway, anchors the six-county Little Rock–North Little Rock–Conway Metropolitan Statistical Area. (2010 population — 699,757), which is further included in the Little Rock–North Little Rock–Pine Bluff Combined Statistical Area with 877,091 residents.
The city's downtown is home to the Arkansas Diamonds of the Indoor Football League and formerly home to the Arkansas RimRockers of the NBA D-League (both of which play at Verizon Arena). Near the arena is Dickey-Stephens Park, the new home of the Arkansas Travelers minor league baseball team. Burns Park, one of the largest municipal parks in the United States, is located in western North Little Rock.
Schools in and around North Little Rock, AR
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Pulaski Technical College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 10,255 students; $4,050 average out-state tuition; $2,460 average in-state tuition |
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Philander Smith College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 664 students; $9,050 average out-state tuition; $9,050 average in-state tuition |
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Arkansas Baptist College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 538 students; $6,592 average out-state tuition; $6,592 average in-state tuition |
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Four or more years; Public; 2,774 students; $14,328 average out-state tuition; $6,032 average in-state tuition |
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University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Four or more years; Public; 12,362 students; $14,175 average out-state tuition; $5,228 average in-state tuition |
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ITT Technical Institute-Little Rock
Four or more years; Private for profit; 654 students; $17,748 average out-state tuition; $17,748 average in-state tuition |
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University of Phoenix-Little Rock Campus
Four or more years; Private for profit; 955 students; $9,480 average out-state tuition; $9,480 average in-state tuition |
North Little Rock, AR Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
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| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Nevada County | Varies | July 15, 2012 |
Popular Majors in North Little Rock
- Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Management Information Systems
- Child Development
- Occupational Therapist Assistant
- Respiratory Care Therapist
- Aircraft Powerplant Technician
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Chef Training
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Drafting and Design Technician
- Computer Systems Technician
- Military Technology
- Manufacturing Technician
- Forensic Science and Technology
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
- Industrial Technician
- Environmental Engineering Technician
- Hospitality Administration/Management
