Head Coach
Steve Hunter
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About North Arkansas College Basketball
The Arkansas Community Colleges conference is built on efficiency and ball movement, programs here don't waste possessions, and North Arkansas College reflects that philosophy under Head Coach Steve Hunter. The Pioneers operate in the NJCAA, where roster turnover is constant and playing time opportunities come faster than at four-year programs. That structure means Steve Hunter's staff values players who understand fundamentals and can contribute immediately rather than those who need extensive development time. North Arkansas recruits heavily from the surrounding region and builds rosters designed to compete for conference titles. Steve Hunter has built a program that emphasizes defensive intensity and spacing on offense, the kind of basketball that translates when players move to four-year schools. The NJCAA level is where athleticism often outpaces skill, so recruits who arrive with solid shooting form and court awareness stand out quickly. The junior college path works best for players who either need a year or two to develop physically, want guaranteed playing time to build film, or are targeting mid-major four-year programs as their end goal. North Arkansas offers that platform in a conference where consistency matters and conference tournament positioning can be decided by a few possessions down the stretch. If you're considering a junior college route, understand that your work ethic and coachability determine how quickly you move up. Your game needs to be sharp when you arrive. Before you reach out to a program at this level, make sure your game is where it needs to be. Florida Coastal Prep exists to help serious players close that gap, through elite training, academic support, and real exposure. Start at floridacoastalprep.com or /contact/.
Net price
$10,135/yr
Grad rate
41%
Enrollment
1,202
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $10,135 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $9,355 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $10,567 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $8,384 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $13,704 / year
- $110,001+
- $14,563 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,202
- Average net price
- $10,135 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $3,840 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $6,000 / year
- Graduation rate
- 41%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Arkansas Community Colleges Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Arkansas State University Mid-South
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Location West Memphis, AR | Enrollment 502 | Avg. net price $5,172 |
National Park College
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Location Garland, AR | Enrollment 1,789 | Avg. net price $8,864 |
North Arkansas College
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Location Harrison, AR | Enrollment 1,202 | Avg. net price $10,135 |
Shorter College
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Location North Little Rock, AR | Enrollment 287 | Avg. net price $16,608 |
South Arkansas Community College
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Location El Dorado, AR | Enrollment 862 | Avg. net price $5,607 |
Southern Arkansas University Tech
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Location Calhoun, AR | Enrollment 672 | Avg. net price $8,799 |
University of Arkansas – Cossatot
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Location De Queen, AR | Enrollment 772 | Avg. net price $2,141 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Arkansas College JUCO?
Yes, North Arkansas College is a JUCO program in the Arkansas Community Colleges. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for North Arkansas College men's basketball.
What conference is North Arkansas College in?
North Arkansas College competes in the Arkansas Community Colleges for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at North Arkansas College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $10,135 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at North Arkansas College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,202 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to North Arkansas College?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for JUCO, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for JUCO programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.