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Colleges in Arkansas - Acceptance Rates, Costs & Salaries

74 colleges in Arkansas with acceptance rates, net prices, SAT scores and graduate salaries. Compare the largest institutions side by side.

Colleges in Arkansas: Costs, Admission Rates & Salaries

74 institutions tracked in Arkansas. Average net price across the state is $12,541/year, the average admission rate is 74%, and the strongest graduate earnings reach $78,041. The largest 83 colleges are listed below with real College Scorecard data.

CollegeCitySizeAcceptanceNet priceSalary (10yr)
Arkansas State UniversityJonesboro9,11082%$15,441$47,220
University of Central ArkansasConway7,76289%$16,423$49,756
Arkansas Tech UniversityRussellville5,38896%$11,332$46,008
NorthWest Arkansas Community CollegeBentonville4,953—$4,095$44,718
University of Arkansas at Little RockLittle Rock4,94959%$16,882$50,640
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical CollegeNorth Little Rock4,118—$11,354$37,075
University of Arkansas-Fort SmithFort Smith4,09180%$9,653$44,252
Harding UniversitySearcy3,38271%$19,786$56,146
University of Arkansas GranthamLIttle Rock2,833—$9,940$40,581
Southern Arkansas University Main CampusMagnolia2,70875%$16,015$46,635
Arkansas State University-BeebeBeebe1,986—$8,761$40,741
University of Arkansas at MonticelloMonticello1,933—$15,990$40,449
University of Arkansas at Pine BluffPine Bluff1,80741%$11,528$40,307
National Park CollegeHot Springs1,789—$8,864$35,524
Ouachita Baptist UniversityArkadelphia1,60268%$25,343$52,333
University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesLittle Rock1,571——$78,041
John Brown UniversitySiloam Springs1,47176%$22,476$58,769
Henderson State UniversityArkadelphia1,456—$21,843$46,244
University of Arkansas Community College-MorriltonMorrilton1,447100%$9,876$40,201
Arkansas State University-NewportNewport1,236—$8,534$49,938
North Arkansas CollegeHarrison1,202—$10,135$40,192
Hendrix CollegeConway1,10056%$23,177$59,310
Arkansas State University-Mountain HomeMountain Home925—$7,708$38,725
Black River Technical CollegePocahontas903—$2,472$37,278
South Arkansas CollegeEl Dorado862—$5,607$38,549
Southeast Arkansas CollegePine Bluff851—$20,722$36,170
Cossatot Community College of the University of ArkansasDe Queen772—$2,141$36,122
University of the OzarksClarksville76760%$17,192$44,113
Arkansas Northeastern CollegeBlytheville756—$4,778$37,854
University of Arkansas Community College-BatesvilleBatesville751—$5,456$36,338
Philander Smith UniversityLittle Rock751—$22,153$40,195
Strayer University-ArkansasLittle Rock695——$44,016
Southern Arkansas University TechCamden672—$8,799$39,702
Lyon CollegeBatesville64863%$14,400$49,833
Phillips Community College of the University of ArkansasHelena614—$5,957$34,665
University of Arkansas Hope-TexarkanaHope583—$4,978$38,230
Ozarka CollegeMelbourne575—$4,182$33,153
Baptist Health College Little RockLittle Rock56995%—$69,372
University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community CollegeForrest City554—$5,110$34,461
Arkansas State University Three RiversMalvern550—$9,667$40,566
University of Arkansas Community College Rich MountainMena503—$4,496$33,408
Arkansas State University Mid-SouthWest Memphis502—$5,172$35,924
Central Baptist CollegeConway48463%$20,276$49,734
Williams Baptist UniversityWalnut Ridge47883%$17,814$47,042
Paul Mitchell the School-Little RockNorth Little Rock360—$22,266$29,556
Arkansas Baptist CollegeLittle Rock342—$12,951$35,793
Shorter CollegeN Little Rock287—$16,608$24,894
Career Academy of Hair DesignSpringdale245—$11,632$23,361
Northwest Technical InstituteSpringdale206—$13,372$44,515
Crowley's Ridge CollegeParagould165—$18,918$44,146
Champion Christian CollegeHot Springs144—$16,109—
Arkansas Technical SchoolNorth Little Rock123—$19,128$26,260
Academy of Professional CosmetologyRogers115—$14,007—
Ecclesia CollegeSpringdale10874%$20,458$43,102
Arkansas Beauty School-Little RockLittle Rock106—$18,995$21,849
The Salon Professional AcademySherwood106—$11,479$29,430
Paul Mitchell the School-ArkansasFayetteville99—$16,624—
Designer Barber & Stylist SchoolFort Smith95—$19,796—
Jefferson Regional School of NursingPine Bluff92——$68,467
Hot Springs Beauty CollegeHot Springs86—$16,789$27,308
Arkansas Welding AcademyJacksonville73—$36,669—
Arthur's Beauty CollegeJonesboro69—$14,845$20,872
Arthur's Beauty CollegeConway66—$12,806$28,945
Arkansas Beauty CollegeRussellville61—$13,885$30,722
Searcy Beauty CollegeSearcy54—$10,304$28,395
Academy of Salon and SpaFort Smith52—$16,296$23,772
Washington Barber College IncLittle Rock43—$16,875$21,832
University of Aesthetics & CosmetologyEl Dorado42—$8,813$20,564
New Tyler Barber College IncNorth Little Rock39—$16,031$26,248
GoodFellas Barber CollegeLittle Rock32—$12,675—
Arthur's Beauty CollegeJacksonville29—$10,942$28,945
Velvatex College of Beauty CultureLittle Rock8—$7,534$19,211
Northern Technical CollegePine Bluff8—$14,732—
Jackson Theological SeminaryNorth Little Rock1———
Arkansas Colleges of Health EducationFort SmithN/A———
Lyon College-School of Dental MedicineLittle RockN/A——$49,833
Arkansas Technical SchoolNorth Little RockN/A——$26,260
Career Academy of Hair Design-Siloam SpringsSiloam SpringsN/A——$23,361
Career Academy of Hair Design-RogersRogersN/A——$23,361
Career Academy of Hair Design-FayettevilleFayettevilleN/A——$23,361
Career Academy of Hair Design - Fort SmithFort SmithN/A——$23,361
University of Arkansas Community College at Hope - TexarkanaTexarkanaN/A——$38,230
Designer Barber & Stylist School -Fort SmithN/A———

Choosing a college in Arkansas

Start with net price rather than sticker tuition, then compare graduate earnings in your intended field. In-state public universities usually offer the lowest net price for state residents; private institutions can compete through generous aid packages. Use the College Finder to filter by your annual budget, or model the payoff in the Degree ROI Simulator.

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. US Colleges in Arkansas - snapshot data, verify current figures on official sites.