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Data source: U.S. College Scorecard · Planning cycle 2026 · Methodology

Colleges in Arkansas (2026)

28 four-year colleges in Arkansas — 12 public, 15 private non-profit.

28

4-Year Colleges

$8,669

Avg In-State Tuition

$18,972

Avg Out-of-State Tuition

69%

Avg Acceptance Rate

Colleges in Arkansas

28 schools

University of Arkansas campus

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR · Public · 27,312 students · Large (> 15,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$17,525

↑ 23% above avg · Moderate cost

Grad rate

70%

↑ 12% above avg · On track

Earnings

$58,191

↑ 105% above avg · Strong ROI

Tuition

$9,748

↓ 4% below avg · In-state

Acceptance

72%

↑ 5% above avg · Moderate

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with competitive post-graduation earnings, a large campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Career-focused education
  • Value-focused public education
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Arkansas State University campus

Arkansas State University

Jonesboro, AR · Public · 7,994 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$13,085

↓ 8% below avg · Moderate cost

Grad rate

54%

↓ 13% below avg · On track

Earnings

$42,617

↑ 50% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$7,754

↓ 24% below avg · In-state

Acceptance

70%

Moderate

AI insight

Strong affordability with competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Budget-conscious students
  • Value-focused public education
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University of Central Arkansas campus

University of Central Arkansas

Conway, AR · Public · 7,426 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$16,775

↑ 18% above avg · Moderate cost

Grad rate

52%

↓ 17% below avg · On track

Earnings

$45,938

↑ 62% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$10,118

In-state

Acceptance

90%

↑ 33% above avg · Accessible

AI insight

Lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average with competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Career-focused education
  • Value-focused public education
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Arkansas Tech University campus

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR · Public · 5,993 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$12,171

↓ 14% below avg · Moderate cost

Grad rate

49%

↓ 21% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

$41,766

↑ 47% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$8,508

↓ 17% below avg · In-state

Acceptance

96%

↑ 42% above avg · Accessible

AI insight

Strong affordability with lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average, competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Budget-conscious students
  • Value-focused public education
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University of Arkansas at Little Rock campus

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR · Public · 4,740 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$16,136

↑ 14% above avg · Moderate cost

Grad rate

42%

↓ 33% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

$45,265

↑ 59% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$8,455

↓ 17% below avg · In-state

Acceptance

58%

↓ 15% below avg · Moderate

AI insight

Lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average with competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Career-focused education
  • Value-focused public education
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University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Fort Smith, AR · Public · 4,133 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$10,097

↓ 29% below avg · Affordable

Grad rate

39%

↓ 36% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

$41,102

↑ 45% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$6,906

↓ 32% below avg · In-state

Acceptance

81%

↑ 20% above avg · Accessible

AI insight

Strong affordability with lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average, competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Budget-conscious students
  • Value-focused public education
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Harding University campus

Harding University

Searcy, AR · Private · 3,323 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$20,579

↑ 45% above avg · Higher cost

Grad rate

70%

↑ 13% above avg · Strong outcomes

Earnings

$52,876

↑ 86% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$24,888

Out-of-state

Acceptance

100%

↑ 47% above avg · Accessible

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with solid graduation outcomes, competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
  • Career-focused education
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University of Arkansas Grantham campus

University of Arkansas Grantham

LIttle Rock, AR · Public · 3,202 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$9,325

↓ 34% below avg · Affordable

Grad rate

25%

↓ 60% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

$63,496

↑ 124% above avg · Strong ROI

Tuition

$8,280

↓ 19% below avg · In-state

Acceptance

N/A

Not available

AI insight

Strong affordability with lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average, competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Budget-conscious students
  • Small campus preference
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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus campus

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Magnolia, AR · Public · 2,865 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$15,944

↑ 12% above avg · Moderate cost

Grad rate

46%

↓ 27% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

$42,386

↑ 49% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$9,820

↓ 4% below avg · In-state

Acceptance

67%

Moderate

AI insight

Lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average with competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
  • Value-focused public education
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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff campus

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, AR · Public · 1,899 students · Small (< 2,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$11,679

↓ 18% below avg · Affordable

Grad rate

41%

↓ 35% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

$35,550

↑ 25% above avg · Building outcomes

Tuition

$9,019

↓ 12% below avg · In-state

Acceptance

58%

↓ 15% below avg · Moderate

AI insight

Strong affordability with lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average, competitive post-graduation earnings, a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Budget-conscious students
  • Small campus preference
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University of Arkansas at Monticello campus

University of Arkansas at Monticello

Monticello, AR · Public · 1,868 students · Small (< 2,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$14,013

Moderate cost

Grad rate

41%

↓ 33% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

$36,902

↑ 30% above avg · Building outcomes

Tuition

$8,868

↓ 13% below avg · In-state

Acceptance

N/A

Not available

AI insight

Strong affordability with lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average, competitive post-graduation earnings, a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Budget-conscious students
  • Small campus preference
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Ouachita Baptist University campus

Ouachita Baptist University

Arkadelphia, AR · Private · 1,612 students · Small (< 2,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$22,355

↑ 57% above avg · Higher cost

Grad rate

68%

↑ 10% above avg · On track

Earnings

$51,673

↑ 82% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$32,480

↑ 33% above avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

69%

Moderate

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with competitive post-graduation earnings, a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
  • Career-focused education
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Henderson State University campus

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, AR · Public · 1,491 students · Small (< 2,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$16,929

↑ 19% above avg · Moderate cost

Grad rate

39%

↓ 38% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

$43,459

↑ 53% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$7,885

↓ 23% below avg · In-state

Acceptance

82%

↑ 20% above avg · Accessible

AI insight

Lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average with competitive post-graduation earnings, a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
  • Value-focused public education
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John Brown University campus

John Brown University

Siloam Springs, AR · Private · 1,415 students · Small (< 2,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$21,144

↑ 49% above avg · Higher cost

Grad rate

69%

↑ 11% above avg · On track

Earnings

$53,907

↑ 90% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$30,832

↑ 26% above avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

68%

Moderate

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with competitive post-graduation earnings, a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
  • Career-focused education
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences campus

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, AR · Public · 1,361 students · Small (< 2,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

N/A

Not available

Grad rate

N/A

Not available

Earnings

$73,827

↑ 160% above avg · Strong ROI

Tuition

N/A

Not available

Acceptance

N/A

Not available

AI insight

Competitive post-graduation earnings with a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
  • Career-focused education
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Hendrix College campus

Hendrix College

Conway, AR · Private · 1,094 students · Small (< 2,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$23,409

↑ 65% above avg · Higher cost

Grad rate

69%

↑ 11% above avg · On track

Earnings

$60,376

↑ 113% above avg · Strong ROI

Tuition

$36,650

↑ 50% above avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

53%

↓ 22% below avg · Moderate

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with competitive post-graduation earnings, a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
  • Career-focused education
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Philander Smith University campus

Philander Smith University

Little Rock, AR · Private · 842 students · Small (< 2,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$15,360

↑ 8% above avg · Moderate cost

Grad rate

31%

↓ 49% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

$38,427

↑ 35% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$13,014

↓ 47% below avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

N/A

Not available

AI insight

Lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average with competitive post-graduation earnings, a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
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University of the Ozarks campus

University of the Ozarks

Clarksville, AR · Private · 753 students · Small (< 2,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$13,630

↓ 4% below avg · Moderate cost

Grad rate

47%

↓ 24% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

$44,384

↑ 56% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$25,950

↑ 6% above avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

58%

↓ 15% below avg · Moderate

AI insight

Strong affordability with lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average, competitive post-graduation earnings, a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Budget-conscious students
  • Small campus preference
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Lyon College campus

Lyon College

Batesville, AR · Private · 563 students · Small (< 2,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$22,670

↑ 60% above avg · Higher cost

Grad rate

47%

↓ 25% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

$44,232

↑ 56% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$31,000

↑ 27% above avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

66%

↓ 4% below avg · Moderate

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average, competitive post-graduation earnings, a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
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Williams Baptist University campus

Williams Baptist University

Walnut Ridge, AR · Private · 490 students · Small (< 2,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$15,875

↑ 12% above avg · Moderate cost

Grad rate

40%

↓ 36% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

$38,484

↑ 36% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$20,330

↓ 17% below avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

59%

↓ 13% below avg · Moderate

AI insight

Lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average with competitive post-graduation earnings, a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
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Central Baptist College

Conway, AR · Private · 477 students · Small (< 2,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$16,664

↑ 17% above avg · Moderate cost

Grad rate

37%

↓ 40% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

$46,789

↑ 65% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$19,680

↓ 20% below avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

46%

↓ 32% below avg · Selective

AI insight

Lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average with competitive post-graduation earnings, a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
  • Career-focused education
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Strayer University-Arkansas campus

Strayer University-Arkansas

Little Rock, AR · Private · 456 students · Small (< 2,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

N/A

Not available

Grad rate

N/A

Not available

Earnings

$40,092

↑ 41% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$13,920

↓ 43% below avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

N/A

Not available

AI insight

Competitive post-graduation earnings with a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
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Arkansas Baptist College campus

Arkansas Baptist College

Little Rock, AR · Private · 373 students · Small (< 2,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$11,139

↓ 22% below avg · Affordable

Grad rate

8%

↓ 87% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

$28,418

Building outcomes

Tuition

$8,760

↓ 64% below avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

N/A

Not available

AI insight

Strong affordability with lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average, competitive post-graduation earnings, a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Budget-conscious students
  • Small campus preference
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Crowley's Ridge College campus

Crowley's Ridge College

Paragould, AR · Private · 162 students · Small (< 2,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$17,236

↑ 21% above avg · Moderate cost

Grad rate

29%

↓ 54% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

$39,533

↑ 39% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$16,440

↓ 33% below avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

N/A

Not available

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average, competitive post-graduation earnings, a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
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Ecclesia College

Springdale, AR · Private · 132 students · Small (< 2,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$24,294

↑ 71% above avg · Higher cost

Grad rate

31%

↓ 49% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

$40,650

↑ 43% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$16,850

↓ 31% below avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

48%

↓ 30% below avg · Selective

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average, competitive post-graduation earnings, a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
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Champion Christian College campus

Champion Christian College

Hot Springs, AR · Private · 128 students · Small (< 2,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$15,220

↑ 7% above avg · Moderate cost

Grad rate

0%

↓ 100% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

N/A

Not available

Tuition

$10,870

↓ 56% below avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

N/A

Not available

AI insight

Lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average with a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
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Jackson Theological Seminary campus

Jackson Theological Seminary

North Little Rock, AR · Private · 1 students · Small (< 2,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

N/A

Not available

Grad rate

N/A

Not available

Earnings

N/A

Not available

Tuition

N/A

Not available

Acceptance

N/A

Not available

AI insight

A small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
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Arkansas Colleges of Health Education campus

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education

Fort Smith, AR · Private

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

N/A

Not available

Grad rate

N/A

Not available

Earnings

N/A

Not available

Tuition

N/A

Not available

Acceptance

N/A

Not available

AI insight

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education offers programs and campus life in Fort Smith, AR. Open the full profile for detailed outcomes and fit analysis.

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Tuition Comparison

Public universities in Arkansas offer significantly lower in-state tuition for state residents.

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education

Private · Fort Smith

Out-of-state: N/A

University of Arkansas

Public · Fayetteville

In-state: $9,748

Out-of-state: $28,772

Arkansas State University

Public · Jonesboro

In-state: $7,754

Out-of-state: $13,826

University of Central Arkansas

Public · Conway

In-state: $10,118

Out-of-state: $17,258

Arkansas Tech University

Public · Russellville

In-state: $8,508

Out-of-state: $14,502

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Public · Little Rock

In-state: $8,455

Out-of-state: $19,210

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Public · Fort Smith

In-state: $6,906

Out-of-state: $13,770

Harding University

Private · Searcy

Out-of-state: $24,888

University of Arkansas Grantham

Public · LIttle Rock

In-state: $8,280

Out-of-state: $8,280

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Public · Magnolia

In-state: $9,820

Out-of-state: $15,400

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Public · Pine Bluff

In-state: $9,019

Out-of-state: $17,029

University of Arkansas at Monticello

Public · Monticello

In-state: $8,868

Out-of-state: $14,718

Ouachita Baptist University

Private · Arkadelphia

Out-of-state: $32,480

Henderson State University

Public · Arkadelphia

In-state: $7,885

Out-of-state: $9,882

John Brown University

Private · Siloam Springs

Out-of-state: $30,832

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