Colleges Near Shirley

Colleges and universities near me in the Shirley, Arkansas area

There are 30 colleges within 100 miles of Shirley enrolling a total of 79,677 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Arkansas with a population of 291, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Shirley. The nearest college is Ozarka College in Melbourne at a distance of 36.7 miles from Shirley. Driving time to these schools from Shirley 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 Arkansas State University Main Campus enrolling 13,190 students. In terms of affordability, University of Arkansas Community College Batesville in Batesville offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,256 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 Shirley.
Shirley, AR within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Ozarka College
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Melbourne, AR
 

Ozarka College

Public 2 Year

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  • 983enrollment
  • $3,991net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 19

37 miles from Shirley

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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

  • 1,144enrollment
  • $22,626net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 1133-1328SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

38 miles from Shirley

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Lyon College
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Batesville, AR

Lyon College

Private 4 Year

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  • 496enrollment
  • $25,545net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1195SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

40 miles from Shirley

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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

  • 9,913enrollment
  • $15,456net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 940-1130SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

40 miles from Shirley

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Central Baptist College
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Conway, AR
 

Central Baptist College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 564enrollment
  • $18,128net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 841-1083SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.15Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

39 miles from Shirley

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University of Arkansas Community College Batesville
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Batesville, AR
 

University of Arkansas Community College Batesville

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,008enrollment
  • $9,224net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

40 miles from Shirley

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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

40 miles from Shirley

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Harding University
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Searcy, AR

Harding University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Arkansas

  • 4,805enrollment
  • $19,558net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1300SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

43 miles from Shirley

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Arkansas State University Beebe
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Beebe, AR

Arkansas State University Beebe

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,928enrollment
  • $8,443net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.75Avg GPA

46 miles from Shirley

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Arkansas State University Mountain Home
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Mountain Home, AR
 

Arkansas State University Mountain Home

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,247enrollment
  • $10,540net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Shirley

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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

52 miles from Shirley

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North Arkansas College
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Harrison, AR
 

North Arkansas College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,856enrollment
  • $8,168net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.93Avg GPA

59 miles from Shirley

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Pulaski Technical College
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North Little Rock, AR
 

Pulaski Technical College

Public 2 Year

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

Applications Due Aug 19

59 miles from Shirley

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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

63 miles from Shirley

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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

63 miles from Shirley

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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

63 miles from Shirley

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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

62 miles from Shirley

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Arkansas State University Newport
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Newport, AR
 

Arkansas State University Newport

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,592enrollment
  • $9,631net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

63 miles from Shirley

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Ozarka College and is 36.7 miles from Shirley. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Ozarka College are $3,720 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Ozarka 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.