Colleges Near Fort Smith

Colleges and universities near me in the Fort Smith, Arkansas area

There 28 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 84,352 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Arkansas with a population of 86,209, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Fort Smith. Driving time to these schools from Fort Smith 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 Fort Smith.
Fort Smith, AR within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

28 results

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

2 miles from Fort Smith

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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

26 miles from Fort Smith

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University of Arkansas
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Fayetteville, AR

University of Arkansas

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#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

50 miles from Fort Smith

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University of the Ozarks
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Clarksville, AR
 

University of the Ozarks

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

52 miles from Fort Smith

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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

52 miles from Fort Smith

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Rich Mountain Community College
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Mena, AR
 

Rich Mountain Community College

Public 2 Year

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

53 miles from Fort Smith

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Connors State College
C
Warner, OK
 

Connors State College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

Applications Due Aug 27

54 miles from Fort Smith

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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

59 miles from Fort Smith

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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

60 miles from Fort Smith

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Bacone College
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Muskogee, OK
 

Bacone College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

Applications Due Aug 28

62 miles from Fort Smith

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Eastern Oklahoma State College
E
Wilburton, OK
 

Eastern Oklahoma State College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

62 miles from Fort Smith

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Arkansas Tech University
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Russellville, AR

Arkansas Tech University

Public 4 Year

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#6 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

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

70 miles from Fort Smith

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University of Phoenix Northwest Arkansas Campus
P
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

70 miles from Fort Smith

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Bryan University
B
Rogers, AR
 

Bryan University

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

69 miles from Fort Smith

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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

71 miles from Fort Smith

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

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,278enrollment
  • $5,345net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

90 miles from Fort Smith

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Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology Okmulgee
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Okmulgee, OK
 

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology Okmulgee

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,357enrollment
  • $11,450net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

90 miles from Fort Smith

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College of the Muscogee Nation
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Okmulgee, OK
 

College of the Muscogee Nation

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 243enrollment
  • $16,042net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

90 miles from Fort Smith

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Carl Albert State College and is 26.1 miles from Fort Smith. 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.