Colleges Near Thornton

Colleges and universities near me in the Thornton, Arkansas area

There are 33 colleges within 100 miles of Thornton enrolling a total of 93,906 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Arkansas with a population of 407, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Thornton. The nearest college is Southern Arkansas University Tech in Camden at a distance of 23.4 miles from Thornton. Driving time to these schools from Thornton 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 Louisiana Tech University enrolling 10,839 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 Thornton.
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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

23 miles from Thornton

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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

41 miles from Thornton

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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

41 miles from Thornton

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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

40 miles from Thornton

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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

40 miles from Thornton

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South Arkansas Community College
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El Dorado, AR
 

South Arkansas Community College

Public 2 Year

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

40 miles from Thornton

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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

42 miles from Thornton

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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

46 miles from Thornton

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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

54 miles from Thornton

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Champion Christian College
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Hot Springs, Arkansas
 

Champion Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

60 miles from Thornton

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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

62 miles from Thornton

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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

64 miles from Thornton

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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

65 miles from Thornton

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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

66 miles from Thornton

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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

67 miles from Thornton

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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

67 miles from Thornton

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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

68 miles from Thornton

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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

70 miles from Thornton

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Southern Arkansas University Tech and is 23.4 miles from Thornton. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Southern Arkansas University Tech are $4,519 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Southern Arkansas University Tech 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.