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 96,738 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 #280 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Arkansas enrolling 32,140 students. In terms of affordability, Rich Mountain Community College in Mena offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,400 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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North Arkansas College
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Harrison, AR
 

North Arkansas College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,930enrollment
  • $9,914net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.93Avg GPA

83 miles from Charleston

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Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas
C
De Queen, AR
 

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,387enrollment
  • $6,048net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

88 miles from Charleston

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University of Central Arkansas
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Conway, AR

University of Central Arkansas

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 9,790enrollment
  • $16,362net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 940-1120SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

91 miles from Charleston

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Central Baptist College
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Conway, AR
 

Central Baptist College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 550enrollment
  • $16,672net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 925-1145SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.15Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

92 miles from Charleston

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Hendrix College
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Conway, AR

Hendrix College

Private 4 Year

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#2 Best Colleges in Arkansas

  • 1,107enrollment
  • $24,236net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1185-1385SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

92 miles from Charleston

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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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  • 2,028enrollment
  • $6,098net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

94 miles from Charleston

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Henderson State University
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Arkadelphia, AR

Henderson State University

Public 4 Year

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#8 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 2,136enrollment
  • $16,929net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 903-1073SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

98 miles from Charleston

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Ouachita Baptist University
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Arkadelphia, AR

Ouachita Baptist University

Private 4 Year

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#3 Best Value Colleges in Arkansas

  • 1,815enrollment
  • $22,087net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1290SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA

99 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.