Arkansas Colleges, Universities And Trade Schools
- Total Colleges: 87
- Total Medical Schools: 1
- Total Colleges With Tenure: 0
- Colleges By Highest Degree Offered
- Associate's: 24
- Bachelor's Degree: 11
- Master's Degree: 10
- Doctor's Degree: 6
- Total Faculty: 29,037
- Total Full Time Faculty: 22,712
- Total Part Time Faculty: 6,325
- Total Students: 180,426
- Total Full Time Students: 117,928
- Total Part Time Students: 62,498
- Total Undergraduate Students: 161,693
- Total Graduate Students: 18,733
Student Race Breakdown
Student Gender Breakdown
Student Age Breakdown
The state of Arkansas is home to two public university systems, a handful of public institutions and multiple private colleges and universities. The state is bordered by Louisiana and Texas to the south, Oklahoma to the west, Missouri to the north, and Tennessee and Mississippi to the east. Little Rock is both the state’s capitol and the largest city in the state.
The University of Arkansas System is comprised of six campuses and has over 42,000 enrolled students. The flagship campus in Fayetteville was founded in 1871. Over the years schools have merged or returned to the system with the formal adoption of the name University of Arkansas System in 1975.
Schools in the University of Arkansas System include:
- University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (Fayetteville)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock (Little Rock)
- University of Arkansas at Monticello (Monticello)
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (Little Rock)
The Arkansas State University System is comprised of main and satellite campuses across central and northeast Arkansas. The system is a mixture of two and four year institutions with the primary campus being located in Jonesboro, which was founded in 1909. The system began in 1955 when Arkansas State University, Jonesboro was given control of the Arkansas State University, Beebe campus. Over the years other schools merged with the system, resulting in large growth over the last two decades.
Schools in the Arkansas State University System include:
- Arkansas State University, Jonesboro (Jonesboro)
- Arkansas State University, Beebe (Beebe)
- Arkansas State University, Mountain Home (Mountain Home)
- Arkansas State University, Newport (Newport)
Additionally, some public institutions do not operate under any system, but rather have independent administrations yet still receive public funding.
Private institutions in the state of Arkansas are predominantly liberal arts colleges providing comprehensive educations and skills for their students. Private institutions are typically more expensive than their public school counterparts, and generally have smaller class sizes resulting in low student to teacher ratios. Private schools also tend to have a higher number of educational opportunities, such as research positions and study abroad programs. Some of the institutions were founded by Christian denominations and may or may not continue in their traditions.
Some Private Institutions in Arkansas:
- Harding University (Searcy)
- Arkansas Baptist College (Little Rock)
- Hendrix College (Conway)
- Lyon College (Batesville)
- Philander Smith College (Little Rock)
Arkansas is also home to private career colleges and community and technical colleges. Private career colleges provide career training for high demand fields, offering short term programs that prepare students for immediate entry in the field upon completion. Community and technical colleges provide career and vocational educations alongside transfer opportunities to four year institutions, offering the freshman and sophomore years of education.
Listings of Colleges in Arkansas
4-Year Colleges and Universities
The table below lists 4-year colleges and universities in Arkansas, including both public and private schools.
| School Name | Tuition | Size | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Baptist College Little Rock, AR Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $7,800 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR Public, 4-Year or Above | $6,934 | 10,000 - 19,999 | |
| Arkansas Tech University (ATU, Tech) Russellville, AR Public, 4-Year or Above | $5,070 | 10,000 - 19,999 | |
| Central Baptist College (CBC) Conway, AR Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $11,610 | Under 1,000 | |
| Crowley's Ridge College Paragould, AR Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $10,310 | Under 1,000 | |
| Ecclesia College Springdale, AR Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $15,140 | Under 1,000 | |
| Harding University Searcy, AR Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $14,610 | 5,000 - 9,999 | |
| Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR Public, 4-Year or Above | $7,010 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Hendrix College Conway, AR Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $34,230 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| John Brown University Siloam Springs, AR Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $20,766 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Lyon College Batesville, AR Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $22,906 | Under 1,000 | |
| Ouachita Baptist University (OBU) Arkadelphia, AR Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $20,630 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Philander Smith College (PSC) Little Rock, AR Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $11,910 | Under 1,000 | |
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (SAU) Magnolia, AR Public, 4-Year or Above | $6,786 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Public, 4-Year or Above | $7,174 | 20,000+ | |
| University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS, UA Fort Smith) Fort Smith, AR Public, 4-Year or Above | $4,250 | 5,000 - 9,999 | |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR, Arkansas Little Rock) Little Rock, AR Public, 4-Year or Above | $6,937 | 10,000 - 19,999 | |
| University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) Monticello, AR Public, 4-Year or Above | $5,430 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Pine Bluff, AR Public, 4-Year or Above | $5,435 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock, AR Public, 4-Year or Above | - | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| University of Central Arkansas (UCA) Conway, AR Public, 4-Year or Above | $7,183 | 10,000 - 19,999 | |
| University of the Ozarks (Ozarks) Clarksville, AR Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $22,050 | Under 1,000 | |
| Williams Baptist College (WBC) Walnut Ridge, AR Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $12,620 | Under 1,000 |
Request More Information
Community Colleges
The table below lists 2-year public colleges and community colleges in Arkansas. Many of these colleges have an open policy for admitting new students.
| School Name | Tuition | Size | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Northeastern College Blytheville, AR Public, 2-Year | $2,038 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Arkansas State University - Beebe (ASU-BEEBE) Beebe, AR Public, 2-Year | $2,053 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Black River Technical College Pocahontas, AR Public, 2-Year | $1,968 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| College of the Ouachitas Malvern, AR Public, 2-Year | $2,402 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas De Queen, AR Public, 2-Year | $2,314 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| East Arkansas Community College Forrest City, AR Public, 2-Year | $2,610 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Mid - South Community College (MSCC) West Memphis, AR Public, 2-Year | $3,440 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| National Park Community College (NPCC) Hot Springs, AR Public, 2-Year | $2,698 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| North Arkansas College Harrison, AR Public, 2-Year | $2,160 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) Bentonville, AR Public, 2-Year | $4,098 | 5,000 - 9,999 | |
| Ozarka College Melbourne, AR Public, 2-Year | $2,186 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (PCCUA) Helena, AR Public, 2-Year | $2,550 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Pulaski Technical College (PTC) North Little Rock, AR Public, 2-Year | $2,910 | 10,000 - 19,999 | |
| Rich Mountain Community College Mena, AR Public, 2-Year | $2,064 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| South Arkansas Community College (SouthArk) El Dorado, AR Public, 2-Year | $2,300 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Southeast Arkansas College (SEARK College) Pine Bluff, AR Public, 2-Year | $2,830 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Southern Arkansas University Tech (SAU Tech, SAUT) Camden, AR Public, 2-Year | $3,514 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville Batesville, AR Public, 2-Year | $2,242 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| University of Arkansas Community College - Hope (UACCH) Hope, AR Public, 2-Year | $2,224 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton (Petit Jean Technical College) Morrilton, AR Public, 2-Year | $2,134 | 1,000 - 4,999 |
Career Colleges
The table below lists career and trade schools in Arkansas. These include both public and private institutions.
| School Name | Tuition | Size | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abc Beauty College Inc Arkadelphia, AR Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Academy of Salon and Spa Fort Smith, AR Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Arkansas Beauty College Russellville, AR Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Arkansas Beauty School Little Rock, AR Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Arkansas Beauty School Conway, AR Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Arkansas College of Barbering and Hair Design North Little Rock, AR Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Arthur's Beauty College Inc (Mother Campus) Jacksonville, AR Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Arthur's Beauty College Inc - Fort Smith (Stand Alone Campus) Fort Smith, AR Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Baptist Health Schools - Little Rock Little Rock, AR Private Not-For-Profit, 2-Year | $7,352 | Under 1,000 | |
| Bee Jays Academy Batesville, AR Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Career Academy of Hair Design Springdale, AR Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Crossett School of Cosmetology Crossett, AR Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Crowleys Ridge Technical Institute (CRTI) Forrest City, AR Public, Less-Than 2-Year | $1,350 | Under 1,000 | |
| Eastern College of Health Vocations-Little Rock Little Rock, AR Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Hot Springs Beauty College Hot Springs, AR Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Imagine - Paul Mitchell Partner School North Little Rock, AR Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Jefferson Regional Medical Center School of Nursing (JRMC School of Nursing) Pine Bluff, AR Private Not-For-Profit, 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Lees School of Cosmetology North Little Rock, AR Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Lynndale Fundamentals of Beauty LLC El Dorado, AR Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Margarets Hair Academy Inc Monticello, AR Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Marsha Kay Beauty College Mountain Home, AR Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| New Tyler Barber College Inc North Little Rock, AR Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Northwest Technical Institute (NTI, Northwest Vo-Tech) Springdale, AR Public, Less-Than 2-Year | $2,321 | Under 1,000 | |
| Paul Mitchell the School - Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Professional Cosmetology Education Center El Dorado, AR Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Searcy Beauty College Inc Searcy, AR Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| University of Aesthetics-Downers Grove El Dorado, AR Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Velvatex College of Beauty Culture Little Rock, AR Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Washington Barber College Inc Little Rock, AR Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 |