Colleges in Arkansas

Arkansas is home to 58 colleges and universities, from large flagship research institutions to small liberal arts colleges and community colleges. Use the filters below to find the right fit by campus lifestyle, safety, tuition, and more.

Top Colleges by Enrollment

58 total in Arkansas

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR
NCAA D1
Admit
74% admit
Tuition
$24,482
ACT
ACT 21–28

University of Arkansas is a public 4-year institution in Fayetteville, AR. Enrollment: ~28,677 students. Admissions are accessible (74% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $24,482/year.

Arkansas State University

Jonesboro, AR
NCAA D1
Admit
82% admit
Tuition
$10,800
ACT
ACT 18–24

Arkansas State University is a public 4-year institution in Jonesboro, AR. Enrollment: ~9,110 students. Admissions are accessible (82% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $10,800/year.

University of Central Arkansas

Conway, AR
NCAA D1
Admit
89% admit
Tuition
$13,740
ACT
ACT 19–25

University of Central Arkansas is a public 4-year institution in Conway, AR. Enrollment: ~7,762 students. Admissions are accessible (89% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $13,740/year.

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR
NCAA D2
Admit
96% admit
Tuition
$11,472
ACT
ACT 17–23

Arkansas Tech University is a public 4-year institution in Russellville, AR. Enrollment: ~5,388 students. Admissions are accessible (96% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $11,472/year.

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR
NCAA D1
Admit
59% admit
Tuition
$16,320
ACT
ACT 17–24

University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a public 4-year institution in Little Rock, AR. Enrollment: ~4,949 students. Admissions are accessible (59% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $16,320/year.

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Fort Smith, AR
NCAA D2
Admit
80% admit
Tuition
$11,376
ACT
ACT 18–23

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is a public 4-year institution in Fort Smith, AR. Enrollment: ~4,091 students. Admissions are accessible (80% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $11,376/year.

Harding University

Searcy, AR
NCAA D2
Admit
71% admit
Tuition
$21,690
ACT
ACT 20–29

Harding University is a private 4-year institution in Searcy, AR. Enrollment: ~3,382 students. Admissions are accessible (71% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $21,690/year.

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Magnolia, AR
NCAA D2
Admit
75% admit
Tuition
$11,970
ACT
ACT 17–24

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a public 4-year institution in Magnolia, AR. Enrollment: ~2,708 students. Admissions are accessible (75% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $11,970/year.

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, AR
HBCUNCAA D1
Admit
41% admit
Tuition
$12,240
ACT
ACT 14–18

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public 4-year institution in Pine Bluff, AR. Enrollment: ~1,807 students. Admissions are accessible (41% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $12,240/year.

Ouachita Baptist University

Arkadelphia, AR
NCAA D2
Admit
68% admit
Tuition
$29,480
ACT
ACT 22–28

Ouachita Baptist University is a private 4-year institution in Arkadelphia, AR. Enrollment: ~1,602 students. Admissions are accessible (68% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $29,480/year.

John Brown University

Siloam Springs, AR
Admit
76% admit
Tuition
$27,662
ACT
ACT 21–28

John Brown University is a private 4-year institution in Siloam Springs, AR. Enrollment: ~1,471 students. Admissions are accessible (76% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $27,662/year.

University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton

Morrilton, AR
Very Safe
Admit
100% admit
Tuition
$3,120
ACT
ACT 17–22

University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton is a public 2-year institution in Morrilton, AR. Enrollment: ~1,447 students. Admissions are accessible (100% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $3,120/year.

Hendrix College

Conway, AR
NCAA D3
Admit
56% admit
Tuition
$33,000
ACT
ACT 23–31

Hendrix College is a private 4-year institution in Conway, AR. Enrollment: ~1,100 students. Admissions are accessible (56% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $33,000/year.

University of the Ozarks

Clarksville, AR
NCAA D3
Admit
60% admit
Tuition
$24,950
ACT
ACT 20–25

University of the Ozarks is a private 4-year institution in Clarksville, AR. Enrollment: ~767 students. Admissions are accessible (60% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $24,950/year.

Lyon College

Batesville, AR
NCAA D3
Admit
63% admit
Tuition
$29,450
ACT

Lyon College is a private 4-year institution in Batesville, AR. Enrollment: ~648 students. Admissions are accessible (63% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $29,450/year.

Baptist Health College Little Rock

Little Rock, AR
Very Safe
Admit
95% admit
Tuition
$10,098
ACT

Baptist Health College Little Rock is a private 2-year institution in Little Rock, AR. Enrollment: ~569 students. Admissions are accessible (95% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $10,098/year.

Central Baptist College

Conway, AR
Admit
63% admit
Tuition
$15,900
ACT
ACT 17–23

Central Baptist College is a private 4-year institution in Conway, AR. Enrollment: ~484 students. Admissions are accessible (63% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $15,900/year.

Williams Baptist University

Walnut Ridge, AR
Admit
83% admit
Tuition
$17,100
ACT
ACT 16–21

Williams Baptist University is a private 4-year institution in Walnut Ridge, AR. Enrollment: ~478 students. Admissions are accessible (83% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $17,100/year.

Ecclesia College

Springdale, AR
Very Safe
Admit
74% admit
Tuition
$15,000
ACT

Ecclesia College is a private 4-year institution in Springdale, AR. Enrollment: ~108 students. Admissions are accessible (74% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $15,000/year.

Black River Technical College

Pocahontas, AR
Very Safe
Admit
Tuition
$5,054
ACT

Black River Technical College is a public 2-year institution in Pocahontas, AR. Out-of-state tuition: $5,054/year.

Arkansas Baptist College

Little Rock, AR
HBCU
Admit
Tuition
$8,760
ACT

Arkansas Baptist College is a private 4-year institution in Little Rock, AR. Out-of-state tuition: $8,760/year.

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, AR
NCAA D2
Admit
Tuition
$8,088
ACT

Henderson State University is a public 4-year institution in Arkadelphia, AR. Out-of-state tuition: $8,088/year.

University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville

Batesville, AR
Very Safe
Admit
Tuition
$2,688
ACT

University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville is a public 2-year institution in Batesville, AR. Out-of-state tuition: $2,688/year.

National Park College

Hot Springs, AR
Admit
Tuition
$4,110
ACT

National Park College is a public 2-year institution in Hot Springs, AR. Out-of-state tuition: $4,110/year.

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