2024 Arkansas Colleges Comparison
In Arkansas, 82 colleges are active and serve higher education to students. By school type, there are 38 public schools and 44 private schools. By school level, 30 4-years (or high) schools, 25 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and 27 less than 2 years schools (career, technical or vocational schools) are active this year based on the IPEDS data.
The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Arkansas colleges is $9,075 for state residents and $13,502 for out-of-state students in 2024. The graduate tuition & fee is $11,426 for state residents and $14,681 for out-of-state students. A total of 1,880 students enrolled in Arkansas colleges including 1,619 undergraduate and 1,175 graduate students.
Most Compared Arkansas Colleges
The following Arkansas college pairs are frequently compared by users. You can compare the schools by their most important academic factors such as acceptance rate and tuition.
2024 Statistics for Arkansas Colleges
Of the 82 Arkansas schools, Harding University ranked first and University of Arkansas ranked second (view more at Arkansas college rankings).
The 2024 average tuition & fees of all Arkansas colleges is $9,075 for Arkansas residents and $13,502 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 72.06% and the average SAT score is 1,093. The average number of students is 1,880 and the average student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
The below statements summarize the average statistics of tuition, admission, and more academic factors for Arkansas colleges. For the statistics, we include only 4-years colleges such as national universities and liberal arts colleges.
In addition, for some statistics, we include only eligible colleges, for example, for the graduate tuition & fees over colleges that offer the graduate programs.
- The average undergraduate tuition & fees of Arkansas colleges are $13,502 and Hendrix College has the highest tuition & fees of $36,650 and University of Arkansas System eVersity has the lowest tuition & fees of $3,675.
- The average graduate tuition & fees of Arkansas colleges are $14,681 and Hendrix College has the highest tuition & fees of $36,650 and University of Arkansas Grantham has the lowest tuition & fees of $4,800.
- The average SAT score of Arkansas colleges is 1,093 and Hendrix College has the highest SAT score of 1,270 and University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has the lowest score of 965.
- The average acceptance rate of Arkansas colleges is 72.06% and Central Baptist College has the tightest (lowest) rate of 46% and Harding University has the loosest (lowest) rate of 100%.
- The average student population of Arkansas colleges is 1,880 and University of Arkansas has the most students of 30,936 and Champion Christian College has the fewest students of 82.
- The average graduation rate of Arkansas colleges is 47.40% and John Brown University has the highest rate of 71% and Arkansas Baptist College has the lowest rate of 8%.
Arkansas Colleges Core Statistics Comparison
The following table lists colleges located in Arkansas ordered by college ranking. The ranking is targeting only 4-years universities and colleges. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
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| College Name | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Graduate Tuition & Fees | SAT Score | Acceptance Rate | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harding University Searcy, AR Private, 4 years four-years | $24,888 | $13,684 | 1,170 | 100.0% | 4,805 | 69% | 15 to 1 |
| University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Public, 4 years four-years | $28,772 | $30,220 | 1,130 | 72.0% | 30,936 | 69% | 20 to 1 |
| Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR Public, 4 years four-years | $13,826 | $12,416 | 1,100 | 70.0% | 13,190 | 52% | 15 to 1 |
| Hendrix College Conway, AR Private, 4 years four-years | $36,650 | $36,650 | 1,270 | 53.0% | 1,144 | 68% | 11 to 1 |
| Lyon College Batesville, AR Private, 4 years four-years | $31,000 | $9,840 | - | 66.0% | 496 | 38% | 9 to 1 |
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, AR Public, 4 years four-years | $15,400 | $10,440 | 1,050 | 67.0% | 5,094 | 44% | 15 to 1 |
| Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, AR Private, 4 years four-years | $32,480 | $17,188 | 1,170 | 69.0% | 1,784 | 65% | 12 to 1 |
| John Brown University Siloam Springs, AR Private, 4 years four-years | $30,832 | $14,520 | 1,230 | 68.0% | 2,326 | 71% | 15 to 1 |
| Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR Public, 4 years four-years | $14,502 | $7,546 | 1,030 | 96.0% | 9,445 | 48% | 18 to 1 |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR Public, 4 years four-years | $22,067 | $15,100 | 1,040 | 58.0% | 8,197 | 41% | 11 to 1 |
| University of Arkansas at Monticello Monticello, AR Public, 4 years four-years | $14,718 | $15,486 | - | - | 2,719 | 38% | 12 to 1 |
| Philander Smith University Little Rock, AR Private, 4 years four-years | $13,014 | $21,600 | - | - | 769 | 30% | 11 to 1 |
| University of Arkansas Grantham LIttle Rock, AR Public, 4 years four-years | $8,280 | $4,800 | - | - | 5,436 | 24% | 33 to 1 |
| University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR Public, 4 years four-years | $17,258 | $12,443 | 1,050 | 90.0% | 9,913 | 50% | 14 to 1 |
| Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR Public, 4 years four-years | $9,780 | $9,081 | - | 82.0% | 2,519 | 39% | 16 to 1 |
| Arkansas Beauty School-Little Rock Little Rock, AR Private, Less than 2 years | $19,455 | - | - | - | 98 | 100% | 20 to 1 |
| New Tyler Barber College Inc North Little Rock, AR Private, Less than 2 years | $16,900 | - | - | - | 28 | 46% | 20 to 1 |
| Arkansas Welding Academy Jacksonville, AR Private, Less than 2 years | $16,713 | - | - | - | 69 | 86% | 17 to 1 |
| East Arkansas Community College Forrest City, AR Public, 2-4 years | $4,920 | - | - | - | 1,179 | 40% | 11 to 1 |
| Shorter College N Little Rock, AR Private, 2-4 years | $6,245 | - | - | - | 321 | 10% | 12 to 1 |
| GoodFellas Barber College Little Rock, AR Private, Less than 2 years | $17,355 | - | - | - | 62 | 26% | 9 to 1 |
| Northwest Technical Institute Springdale, AR Public, Less than 2 years | $5,184 | - | - | - | 201 | 70% | 8 to 1 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Little Rock North Little Rock, AR Private, Less than 2 years | $19,592 | - | - | - | 358 | 63% | 15 to 1 |
| South Arkansas College El Dorado, AR Public, 2-4 years | $5,364 | - | - | - | 1,162 | 28% | 13 to 1 |
| Ecclesia College Springdale, AR Private, 4 years four-years | $16,850 | $12,075 | - | 48.3% | 157 | 26% | 10 to 1 |
| Arkansas State University Three Rivers Malvern, AR Public, 2-4 years | $4,168 | - | - | - | 1,832 | 35% | 12 to 1 |
| University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville Batesville, AR Public, 2-4 years | $4,542 | - | - | - | 1,008 | 61% | 13 to 1 |
| Southern Arkansas University Tech Camden, AR Public, 2-4 years | $6,210 | - | - | - | 943 | 63% | 11 to 1 |
| Washington Barber College Inc Little Rock, AR Private, Less than 2 years | $17,000 | - | - | - | 56 | 89% | 10 to 1 |
| Arkansas State University-Beebe Beebe, AR Public, 2-4 years | $5,040 | - | - | - | 2,928 | 38% | 15 to 1 |
| University of the Ozarks Clarksville, AR Private, 4 years four-years | $25,950 | - | 1,080 | 58.0% | 784 | 40% | 14 to 1 |
| Velvatex College of Beauty Culture Little Rock, AR Private, Less than 2 years | $16,230 | - | - | - | 14 | 71% | 15 to 1 |
| The Salon Professional Academy Sherwood, AR Private, Less than 2 years | $15,990 | - | - | - | 110 | 84% | 10 to 1 |
| Hot Springs Beauty College Hot Springs, AR Private, Less than 2 years | $15,750 | - | - | - | 90 | 84% | 25 to 1 |
| New Beginnings Beauty Academy Pine Bluff, AR Private, Less than 2 years | $17,000 | - | - | - | 31 | 9% | 15 to 1 |
| Arthur's Beauty College Jacksonville, AR Private, Less than 2 years | $17,330 | - | - | - | 37 | 50% | 19 to 1 |
| Southeast Arkansas College Pine Bluff, AR Public, 2-4 years | $8,260 | - | - | - | 898 | 23% | 9 to 1 |
| Academy of Professional Cosmetology Rogers, AR Private, Less than 2 years | $7,260 | - | - | - | 135 | 34% | 25 to 1 |
| Black River Technical College Pocahontas, AR Public, 2-4 years | $7,152 | - | - | - | 1,566 | 33% | 16 to 1 |
| University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College North Little Rock, AR Public, 2-4 years | $9,060 | - | - | - | 4,245 | 22% | 15 to 1 |
| Academy of Salon and Spa Fort Smith, AR Private, Less than 2 years | $18,000 | - | - | - | 67 | 53% | 22 to 1 |
| Arthur's Beauty College Jonesboro, AR Private, Less than 2 years | $17,330 | - | - | - | 76 | 49% | 25 to 1 |
| NorthWest Arkansas Community College Bentonville, AR Public, 2-4 years | $5,022 | - | - | - | 7,593 | 24% | 13 to 1 |
| Central Baptist College Conway, AR Private, 4 years four-years | $19,680 | - | 1,040 | 46.0% | 564 | 39% | 10 to 1 |
| University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain Mena, AR Public, 2-4 years | $4,104 | - | - | - | 679 | 57% | 16 to 1 |
| Arkansas Baptist College Little Rock, AR Private, 4 years four-years | $8,760 | - | - | - | 497 | 8% | 23 to 1 |
| Arkansas Northeastern College Blytheville, AR Public, 2-4 years | $4,250 | - | - | - | 1,502 | 41% | 17 to 1 |
| Northern Technical College Pine Bluff, AR Private, Less than 2 years | $17,995 | - | - | - | 30 | 50% | 20 to 1 |
| Searcy Beauty College Searcy, AR Private, Less than 2 years | $16,000 | - | - | - | 84 | 35% | 25 to 1 |
| Arkansas State University-Newport Newport, AR Public, 2-4 years | $4,560 | - | - | - | 1,592 | 47% | 11 to 1 |
| Crowley's Ridge College Paragould, AR Private, 4 years four-years | $16,440 | - | - | - | 201 | 30% | 9 to 1 |
| Champion Christian College Hot Springs, AR Private, 4 years four-years | $12,582 | - | - | - | 82 | - | 5 to 1 |
| Arkansas Beauty College Russellville, AR Private, Less than 2 years | $15,000 | - | - | - | 29 | 48% | 8 to 1 |
| North Arkansas College Harrison, AR Public, 2-4 years | $5,544 | - | - | - | 1,856 | 31% | 12 to 1 |
| Eastern College of Health Vocations-Little Rock Little Rock, AR Private, Less than 2 years | $12,000 | - | - | - | 62 | 49% | 12 to 1 |
| Williams Baptist University Walnut Ridge, AR Private, 4 years four-years | $20,330 | - | 970 | 59.0% | 584 | 44% | 16 to 1 |
| Arthur's Beauty College Conway, AR Private, Less than 2 years | $17,330 | - | - | - | 57 | 52% | 19 to 1 |
| University of Arkansas System eVersity Little Rock, AR Public, 4 years four-years | $3,675 | - | - | - | 668 | - | 22 to 1 |
| Arkansas Technical School North Little Rock, AR Private, Less than 2 years | $19,400 | - | - | - | 60 | - | 25 to 1 |
| National Park College Hot Springs, AR Public, 2-4 years | $7,280 | - | - | - | 2,340 | 25% | 14 to 1 |
| Arkansas State University System Little Rock, AR Public, 4 years four-years | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR Public, 4 years four-years | $17,029 | $16,351 | 965 | 58.0% | 2,387 | 41% | 13 to 1 |
| Ozarka College Melbourne, AR Public, 2-4 years | $6,820 | - | - | - | 983 | 46% | 13 to 1 |
| University of Arkansas System Office Little Rock, AR Public, 4 years four-years | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Strayer University-Arkansas Little Rock, AR Private, 4 years four-years | $13,920 | $15,135 | - | - | 307 | - | 41 to 1 |
| University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton Morrilton, AR Public, 2-4 years | $4,176 | - | - | 100.0% | 1,888 | 35% | 20 to 1 |
| Designer Barber & Stylist School Fort Smith, AR Private, Less than 2 years | $16,325 | - | - | - | 88 | 56% | 18 to 1 |
| Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas Helena, AR Public, 2-4 years | $5,270 | - | - | - | 1,234 | 46% | 10 to 1 |
| Jefferson Regional School of Nursing Pine Bluff, AR Private, 2-4 years | $14,990 | - | - | - | 69 | - | 8 to 1 |
| River Valley School of Massage Russellville, AR Private, Less than 2 years | $9,800 | - | - | - | 8 | 100% | 3 to 1 |
| Baptist Health College Little Rock Little Rock, AR Private, 2-4 years | $13,593 | - | - | 100.0% | 549 | 75% | 8 to 1 |
| University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology El Dorado, AR Private, Less than 2 years | $18,325 | - | - | - | 27 | 44% | 14 to 1 |
| Career Academy of Hair Design Springdale, AR Private, Less than 2 years | $18,195 | - | - | - | 230 | 64% | 8 to 1 |
| Arkansas Colleges of Health Education Fort Smith, AR Private, 4 years four-years | - | $10,000 | - | - | 758 | - | - |
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR Public, 4 years four-years | $13,770 | $11,910 | - | 81.0% | 5,379 | 42% | 19 to 1 |
| University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Hope, AR Public, 2-4 years | $4,960 | - | - | - | 1,188 | 41% | 12 to 1 |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock, AR Public, 4 years four-years | $16,506 | $21,407 | - | - | 3,240 | - | 20 to 1 |
| Arkansas State University Mid-South West Memphis, AR Public, 2-4 years | $4,560 | - | - | - | 979 | 42% | 11 to 1 |
| Delta Designs Cosmetology School Wynne, AR Private, Less than 2 years | $16,575 | - | - | - | 23 | 32% | 10 to 1 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Private, Less than 2 years | $16,075 | - | - | - | 109 | 64% | 18 to 1 |
| Arkansas State University-Mountain Home Mountain Home, AR Public, 2-4 years | $4,632 | - | - | - | 1,247 | 28% | 14 to 1 |
| Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas De Queen, AR Public, 2-4 years | $4,866 | - | - | - | 1,278 | 45% | 17 to 1 |
| Average | $13,502 | $14,681 | 1,093 | 72.1% | 1,880 | 47% | 15 to 1 |