Colleges Near Charleston

Colleges and universities near me in the Charleston, Arkansas area

There are 26 colleges within 100 miles of Charleston enrolling a total of 94,890 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Arkansas with a population of 2,494, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Charleston. The nearest college is University of Arkansas Fort Smith in Fort Smith at a distance of 19.6 miles from Charleston. Driving time to these schools from Charleston should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is John Brown University in Siloam Springs which is ranked #244 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Arkansas enrolling 30,936 students. In terms of affordability, Rich Mountain Community College in Mena offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,376 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 Charleston.
Charleston, AR within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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University of Arkansas Fort Smith
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Fort Smith, AR
 

University of Arkansas Fort Smith

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 5,379enrollment
  • $10,705net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

20 miles from Charleston

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University of the Ozarks
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Clarksville, AR
 

University of the Ozarks

Private 4 Year

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  • 784enrollment
  • $16,319net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

35 miles from Charleston

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Carl Albert State College
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Poteau, OK
 

Carl Albert State College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,823enrollment
  • $6,110net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Charleston

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Rich Mountain Community College
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Mena, AR
 

Rich Mountain Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 679enrollment
  • $5,929net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

50 miles from Charleston

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Arkansas Tech University
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Russellville, AR

Arkansas Tech University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 9,445enrollment
  • $12,016net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 990-1180SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

51 miles from Charleston

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University of Arkansas
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Fayetteville, AR

University of Arkansas

Public 4 Year

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#1 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 30,936enrollment
  • $16,208net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1220SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

53 miles from Charleston

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Ecclesia College
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Springdale, AR
 

Ecclesia College

Private 4 Year

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  • 157enrollment
  • $17,497net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

64 miles from Charleston

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John Brown University
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Siloam Springs, AR

John Brown University

Private 4 Year

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#1 Best Value in Arkansas

  • 2,326enrollment
  • $20,997net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1390SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

68 miles from Charleston

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Northeastern State University
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Tahlequah, OK

Northeastern State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Oklahoma

  • 6,702enrollment
  • $9,669net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 875-1130SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

67 miles from Charleston

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Connors State College
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Warner, OK
 

Connors State College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,687enrollment
  • $12,212net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 27

73 miles from Charleston

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NorthWest Arkansas Community College
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Bentonville, AR

NorthWest Arkansas Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 7,593enrollment
  • $6,578net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

74 miles from Charleston

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University of Phoenix Northwest Arkansas Campus
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Rogers, Arkansas
 

University of Phoenix Northwest Arkansas Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 627enrollment
  • $18,160net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

73 miles from Charleston

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Bryan University
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Rogers, AR
 

Bryan University

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 15enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

72 miles from Charleston

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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

75 miles from Charleston

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University of Arkansas Community College Morrilton
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Morrilton, AR
 

University of Arkansas Community College Morrilton

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,888enrollment
  • $8,104net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.99Avg GPA

75 miles from Charleston

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Eastern Oklahoma State College
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Wilburton, OK
 

Eastern Oklahoma State College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,238enrollment
  • $7,323net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

77 miles from Charleston

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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

78 miles from Charleston

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Bacone College
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Muskogee, OK
 

Bacone College

Private 4 Year

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  • 299enrollment
  • $17,114net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 938-1033SAT range
  • 14-17ACT range
  • 2.83Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 28

80 miles from Charleston

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Carl Albert State College and is 37.7 miles from Charleston. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Carl Albert State College are $4,230 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Carl Albert State College 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.