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Campus in Context
NorthWest Arkansas Community College's flagship campus is located between downtown Bentonville and downtown Rogers, Arkansas. In most cases, athletes will exclusively use this campus for classes. The athletics office is also located on the Bentonville campus.
Bentonville itself is quickly growing but holds just 55,000 people. Meanwhile, three other neighboring cities combine to make up the Northwest Arkansas metropolitan area, which holds nearly 600,000 people.
NWA, as it is often abbreviated, holds the home bases of three Fortune 500 companies, including the world's largest retailer and the world's largest meat producing company. The area also features the nation's top-ranked farmer's market in downtown Fayetteville, which also contains the 35,000-student University of Arkansas.
NWA is serviced by Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA), which offers direct flights to over 25 destinations on six airlines. Professional sports include the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, a minor league baseball team in Springdale, and future professional soccer club Ozark United FC, which will play in a planned stadium in Rogers.
The state of Arkansas (ARK-in-saw) is located in the South Central region of the United States, bordering Texas and Oklahoma to the west, Missouri to the north, Louisiana to the south, and Tennessee and Mississippi to the east. Arkansas is the 33rd-most populous state and the 29th-largest by area.
About Bentonville
Bentonville, Arkansas is best known for a picturesque mountain backdrop and the weighty business presence that comes with Fortune One company Walmart's headquarters.
At once a modern, trendy city and a quaint, cozy mountain town, Bentonville offers a unique sense of balance to its residents.
Attrations include world-renowned biking, hiking and cycling trails to complement historical attractions like the Walmart Museum and the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
About Rogers
Among the claims to fame of Rogers, Arkansas are the first Walmart store and the first 7 Brew coffeehouse. Featuring abundant green space and a historic downtown, Rogers is a perfect fit in the quickly-growing Northwest Arkansas region.
Rogers features 26 athletic fields, 14 neighborhood parks and over 23 miles of trails for hiking and biking. In sports, the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship, a stop on the LPGA Tour, is held yearly at Pinnacle Golf Club.
More on exploring and living in Rogers can be found at RogersAR.gov.