Colleges Near Carthage

Colleges and universities near me in the Carthage, Arkansas area

There are 27 colleges within 100 miles of Carthage enrolling a total of 74,152 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Arkansas with a population of 343, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Carthage. The nearest college is College of the Ouachitas in Malvern at a distance of 26 miles from Carthage. Driving time to these schools from Carthage should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Hendrix College in Conway which is ranked #350 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Central Arkansas enrolling 9,913 students. In terms of affordability, Texarkana College in Texarkana offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,704 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Carthage.
Carthage, AR within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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College of the Ouachitas
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Malvern, AR
 

College of the Ouachitas

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,832enrollment
  • $4,596net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

26 miles from Carthage

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Henderson State University
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Arkadelphia, AR

Henderson State University

Public 4 Year

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#7 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 2,519enrollment
  • $17,656net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 903-1073SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

29 miles from Carthage

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Ouachita Baptist University
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Arkadelphia, AR

Ouachita Baptist University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Value Colleges in Arkansas

  • 1,784enrollment
  • $21,677net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1200SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA

29 miles from Carthage

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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
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HBCU
Pine Bluff, AR

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 2,387enrollment
  • $9,959net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 805-1045SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

33 miles from Carthage

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Southeast Arkansas College
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Pine Bluff, AR
 

Southeast Arkansas College

Public 2 Year

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  • 898enrollment
  • $6,617net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

32 miles from Carthage

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Southern Arkansas University Tech
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Camden, AR
 

Southern Arkansas University Tech

Public 2 Year

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  • 943enrollment
  • $4,153net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.7Avg GPA

36 miles from Carthage

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Champion Christian College
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Hot Springs, Arkansas
 

Champion Christian College

Private 4 Year

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  • 82enrollment
  • $16,328net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

41 miles from Carthage

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National Park Community College
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Hot Springs, AR
 

National Park Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,340enrollment
  • $8,508net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

44 miles from Carthage

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Remington College Little Rock Campus
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Little Rock, AR
 

Remington College Little Rock Campus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 39enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

45 miles from Carthage

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University of Arkansas at Little Rock
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Little Rock, AR

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 8,197enrollment
  • $11,173net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 970-1220SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 17

47 miles from Carthage

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Arkansas Baptist College
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HBCU
Little Rock, AR
 

Arkansas Baptist College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 497enrollment
  • $7,164net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.6Avg GPA

48 miles from Carthage

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Philander Smith College
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HBCU
Little Rock, AR

Philander Smith College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 769enrollment
  • $15,634net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.04Avg GPA

48 miles from Carthage

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University of Phoenix Little Rock Campus
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Little Rock, Arkansas
 

University of Phoenix Little Rock Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 860enrollment
  • $17,945net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Carthage

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Pulaski Technical College
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North Little Rock, AR
 

Pulaski Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,245enrollment
  • $13,324net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 19

51 miles from Carthage

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University of Arkansas at Monticello
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Monticello, AR
 

University of Arkansas at Monticello

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 2,719enrollment
  • $12,693net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.71Avg GPA

54 miles from Carthage

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South Arkansas Community College
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El Dorado, AR
 

South Arkansas Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,162enrollment
  • $5,651net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.83Avg GPA

60 miles from Carthage

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University of Arkansas Community College Hope
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Hope, AR
 

University of Arkansas Community College Hope

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,188enrollment
  • $7,240net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.86Avg GPA

66 miles from Carthage

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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
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Magnolia, AR

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 5,094enrollment
  • $14,056net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 905-1190SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 27

67 miles from Carthage

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FAQ's

The closest community college is College of the Ouachitas and is 26 miles from Carthage. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at College of the Ouachitas are $3,356 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

College of the Ouachitas has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.