Colleges in Arkansas
Arkansas has 16 private and 11 public 4-year colleges that enroll 96,206 freshman students every year. The average tuition of public colleges is $5,724 (for in-state students) and $12,965 (for out-of-state students). The private colleges charge around $16,118 per year in tuition regardless of residency.
In the 2016-2017 academic year, the state of Arkansas provided $48,371,726 in financial aid to 19,922 students who enrolled in 4-year colleges for the first time as undergraduates, while the colleges themselves awarded $164,565,266 in grant and scholarships to 20,698 students.
Arkansas receives 2.6% of the total pell grant allotment from the federal government. In 2016-2017 academic year, 15,992 4-year colleges freshmen were awarded a total amount of $72,034,010 in pell grant ($4,439 per student on average) and 19,512 students received a total amount of $111,891,178 in the form of student loan from the federal government ($5,602 per student on average).
4-year Colleges in Arkansas
| College Name | College Type | Net Price | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition | Acceptance rate |
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Arkansas Baptist College
Location: Little Rock, AR |
Private not for profit |
$15,890 | $8,760 | $8,760 |
Open admission
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Arkansas State University-Main Campus
Location: Jonesboro, AR |
Public | $12,310 | $6,060 | $12,120 |
70%
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Arkansas Tech University
Location: Russellville, AR |
Public | $10,887 | $5,256 | $10,512 |
64%
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Central Baptist College
Location: Conway, AR |
Private not for profit |
$13,897 | $13,500 | $13,500 |
62%
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Crowley's Ridge College
Location: Paragould, AR |
Private not for profit |
$13,584 | $10,500 | $10,500 |
Open admission
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Ecclesia College
Location: Springdale, AR |
Private not for profit |
$21,173 | $14,250 | $14,250 |
40%
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Harding University
Location: Searcy, AR |
Private not for profit |
$18,372 | $17,940 | $17,940 |
70%
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Henderson State University
Location: Arkadelphia, AR |
Public | $11,219 | $6,450 | $13,290 |
66%
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Hendrix College
Location: Conway, AR |
Private not for profit |
$22,777 | $42,090 | $42,090 |
77%
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John Brown University
Location: Siloam Springs, AR |
Private not for profit |
$19,687 | $24,218 | $24,218 |
77%
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Lyon College
Location: Batesville, AR |
Private not for profit |
$17,042 | $26,050 | $26,050 |
74%
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Ouachita Baptist University
Location: Arkadelphia, AR |
Private not for profit |
$18,789 | $24,400 | $24,400 |
67%
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Philander Smith College
Location: Little Rock, AR |
Private not for profit |
$16,018 | $11,804 | $11,804 |
Open admission
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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Location: Magnolia, AR |
Public | $11,428 | $6,690 | $10,350 |
69%
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Strayer University-Arkansas
Location: Little Rock, AR |
Private for profit |
$12,780 | $12,780 |
Open admission
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University of Arkansas
Location: Fayetteville, AR |
Public | $15,411 | $7,204 | $21,552 |
63%
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University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Location: Little Rock, AR |
Public | $12,317 | $6,062 | $17,500 |
90%
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University of Arkansas at Monticello
Location: Monticello, AR |
Public | $10,025 | $4,650 | $10,500 |
Open admission
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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Location: Pine Bluff, AR |
Public | $7,840 | $4,800 | $10,890 |
42%
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Location: Little Rock, AR |
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University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Location: Fort Smith, AR |
Public | $8,858 | $3,840 | $10,488 |
Open admission
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University of Central Arkansas
Location: Conway, AR |
Public | $12,988 | $6,223 | $12,446 |
90%
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University of Phoenix-Arkansas
Location: Little Rock, AR |
Private for profit |
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University of the Ozarks
Location: Clarksville, AR |
Private not for profit |
$16,895 | $23,750 | $23,750 |
87%
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Williams Baptist College
Location: Walnut Ridge, AR |
Private not for profit |
$16,615 | $16,200 | $16,200 |
61%
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2-year Colleges in Arkansas
| College Name | College Type | Net Price | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition | Acceptance rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Arkansas Northeastern College
Location: Blytheville, AR |
Public | $5,078 | $2,156 | $3,556 |
Open admission
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Arkansas State University Mid-South
Location: West Memphis, AR |
Public | $12,625 | $2,160 | $2,160 |
Open admission
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Arkansas State University-Beebe
Location: Beebe, AR |
Public | $7,145 | $2,940 | $5,040 |
Open admission
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Arkansas State University-Mountain Home
Location: Mountain Home, AR |
Public | $11,339 | $2,256 | $3,840 |
Open admission
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Arkansas State University-Newport
Location: Newport, AR |
Public | $6,384 | $2,232 | $3,648 |
Open admission
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Baptist Health College-Little Rock
Location: Little Rock, AR |
Private not for profit |
$22,700 | $8,104 | $8,104 |
78%
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Black River Technical College
Location: Pocahontas, AR |
Public | $5,993 | $2,136 | $4,536 |
Open admission
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Bryan University
Location: Rogers, AR |
Private for profit |
$16,353 |
Open admission
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College of the Ouachitas
Location: Malvern, AR |
Public | $6,855 | $2,790 | $5,580 |
Open admission
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Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas
Location: De Queen, AR |
Public | $5,035 | $2,445 | $5,385 |
Open admission
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East Arkansas Community College
Location: Forrest City, AR |
Public | $4,618 | $2,820 | $3,330 |
Open admission
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Jefferson Regional Medical Center School of Nursing
Location: Pine Bluff, AR |
Private not for profit |
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National Park College
Location: Hot Springs, AR |
Public | $7,082 | $2,940 | $4,020 |
Open admission
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North Arkansas College
Location: Harrison, AR |
Public | $4,097 | $2,208 | $3,912 |
Open admission
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NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Location: Bentonville, AR |
Public | $6,438 | $3,675 | $3,750 |
Open admission
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Ozarka College
Location: Melbourne, AR |
Public | $6,523 | $2,112 | $4,464 |
Open admission
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Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
Location: Helena, AR |
Public | $4,955 | $2,490 | $3,900 |
Open admission
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Pulaski Technical College
Location: North Little Rock, AR |
Public | $9,028 | $3,900 | $5,040 |
Open admission
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Remington College-Little Rock Campus
Location: Little Rock, AR |
Private not for profit |
$21,767 | |||
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Shorter College
Location: N Little Rock, AR |
Private not for profit |
$14,689 | $4,104 | $4,104 |
Open admission
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South Arkansas Community College
Location: El Dorado, AR |
Public | $7,071 | $2,304 | $4,128 |
Open admission
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Southeast Arkansas College
Location: Pine Bluff, AR |
Public | $6,550 | $2,640 | $5,280 |
Open admission
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Southern Arkansas University Tech
Location: Camden, AR |
Public | $12,929 | $3,240 | $4,680 |
Open admission
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University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain
Location: Mena, AR |
Public | $5,543 | $2,184 | $4,800 |
Open admission
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University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville
Location: Batesville, AR |
Public | $5,598 | $1,980 | $3,360 |
Open admission
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University of Arkansas Community College-Hope
Location: Hope, AR |
Public | $8,033 | $2,130 | $4,350 |
Open admission
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University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton
Location: Morrilton, AR |
Public | $5,406 | $2,280 | $3,072 |
77%
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Vocational & Trade Schools in Arkansas
| College Name | College Type | Net Price | Tuition and Fees | Acceptance rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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ABC Beauty College Inc
Location: Arkadelphia, AR |
Private for profit |
$12,400 |
Open admission
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Academy of Professional Cosmetology
Location: Rogers, AR |
Private for profit |
$6,674 | $7,620 |
Open admission
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Academy of Salon and Spa
Location: Fort Smith, AR |
Private for profit |
$9,834 | $15,000 |
Open admission
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Arkansas Beauty College
Location: Russellville, AR |
Private for profit |
$8,471 | $14,400 |
Open admission
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Arkansas Beauty School-Little Rock
Location: Little Rock, AR |
Private for profit |
$18,688 | $18,540 |
Open admission
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Arkansas College of Barbering and Hair Design
Location: North Little Rock, AR |
Private for profit |
$17,121 | $16,750 |
Open admission
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Arthur's Beauty College Inc-Fort Smith
Location: Fort Smith, AR |
Private for profit |
$13,134 | $13,045 |
Open admission
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Arthur's Beauty College Inc-Jacksonville
Location: Jacksonville, AR |
Private for profit |
$11,907 | $13,045 |
Open admission
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Arthur's Beauty College-Jonesboro
Location: Jonesboro, AR |
Private for profit |
$11,503 | $13,045 |
Open admission
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Arthur's Beauty School Inc-Conway
Location: Conway, AR |
Private for profit |
$12,408 | $13,045 |
Open admission
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Blue Cliff College-Fayetteville
Location: Fayetteville, AR |
Private for profit |
$23,291 | $15,047 | |
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Career Academy of Hair Design
Location: Springdale, AR |
Private for profit |
$12,601 | $13,695 |
Open admission
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Credence Institute of Beauty
Location: Crossett, AR |
Private for profit |
$8,667 | $12,700 |
Open admission
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Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute
Location: Forrest City, AR |
Public | $3,262 |
Open admission
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Designer Barber & Stylist School
Location: Ft Smith, AR |
Private for profit |
$15,664 | $14,900 |
Open admission
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Eastern College of Health Vocations-Little Rock
Location: Little Rock, AR |
Private for profit |
$12,603 | $10,700 |
Open admission
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Hot Springs Beauty College
Location: Hot Springs, AR |
Private for profit |
$11,975 | $13,500 |
Open admission
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Imagine-Paul Mitchell Partner School
Location: North Little Rock, AR |
Private for profit |
$14,711 | $15,500 |
Open admission
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Lees School of Cosmetology
Location: North Little Rock, AR |
Private for profit |
$12,574 | $13,870 |
Open admission
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New Beginnings Beauty Academy
Location: Pine Bluff, AR |
Private for profit |
$14,282 | $15,000 |
Open admission
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New Tyler Barber College Inc
Location: North Little Rock, AR |
Private for profit |
$14,345 | $15,825 |
Open admission
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Northwest Technical Institute
Location: Springdale, AR |
Public | $6,770 |
Open admission
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Paul Mitchell the School-Arkansas
Location: Fayetteville, AR |
Private for profit |
$22,199 | $14,250 |
Open admission
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Professional Cosmetology Education Center
Location: El Dorado, AR |
Private for profit |
$7,225 | $14,350 |
Open admission
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River Valley School of Massage
Location: Russellville, AR |
Private for profit |
$9,220 | $9,800 |
Open admission
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Searcy Beauty College
Location: Searcy, AR |
Private for profit |
$18,145 | $14,900 |
Open admission
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The Beauty School
Location: Mountain Home, AR |
Private for profit |
$8,996 | $12,750 |
Open admission
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The Salon Professional Academy-North Little Rock
Location: North Little Rock, AR |
Private for profit |
$11,175 | $15,990 |
Open admission
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Velvatex College of Beauty Culture
Location: Little Rock, AR |
Private for profit |
$7,326 | $13,712 |
Open admission
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Washington Barber College Inc
Location: Little Rock, AR |
Private for profit |
$6,661 | $13,500 |
Open admission
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