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 ArkansasUniversity of Arkansas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Black River Technical College is a public 2-year institution in Pocahontas, AR. Out-of-state tuition: $5,054/year.
Arkansas Baptist College
Arkansas Baptist College is a private 4-year institution in Little Rock, AR. Out-of-state tuition: $8,760/year.
Henderson State University
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
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
National Park College is a public 2-year institution in Hot Springs, AR. Out-of-state tuition: $4,110/year.
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