Best Arkansas Colleges

Ranked list of Colleges and Universities in Arkansas for 2025

There are 49 colleges and universities in Arkansas enrolling 148,419 students. Explore the list of top colleges in Arkansas below to begin your college search. The CollegeSimply rankings are objective and data-driven in order to help you find good matches for you. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page. Whether you're searching for a good public, private or community college, this guide to universities in Arkansas offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.

 Arkansas is home to nationally ranked institutions like John Brown University, Hendrix College, University of Arkansas and Ouachita Baptist University. The highest ranked college in Arkansas is John Brown University and the top rated public state college is University of Arkansas.

Local college options can be explored in Little Rock or other cities.

Arkansas Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

49 results

List of the Best Arkansas Colleges

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

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Crowley's Ridge College
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C
Paragould, AR
 

Crowley's Ridge College

Private 4 Year

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  • 225enrollment
  • $17,266net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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East Arkansas Community College
E
Forrest City, AR
 

East Arkansas Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,273enrollment
  • $7,173net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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National Park Community College
N
Hot Springs, AR
 

National Park Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,308enrollment
  • $12,350net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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University of Arkansas Community College Batesville
A
Batesville, AR
 

University of Arkansas Community College Batesville

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,118enrollment
  • $10,370net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Mid South Community College
M
West Memphis, AR
 

Mid South Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,021enrollment
  • $4,128net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 10

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Arkansas Northeastern College
A
Blytheville, AR
 

Arkansas Northeastern College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,451enrollment
  • $6,699net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.87Avg GPA

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North Arkansas College
N
Harrison, AR
 

North Arkansas College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

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College of the Ouachitas
O
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

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Ozarka College
O
Melbourne, AR
 

Ozarka College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,013enrollment
  • $4,523net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 19

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University of the Ozarks
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T
Clarksville, AR
 

University of the Ozarks

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 763enrollment
  • $16,651net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1018-1163SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

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University of Arkansas Community College Morrilton
A
Morrilton, AR
 

University of Arkansas Community College Morrilton

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,225enrollment
  • $12,488net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.99Avg GPA

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Philander Smith College
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P
HBCU
Little Rock, AR

Philander Smith College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 866enrollment
  • $14,986net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.04Avg GPA

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Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
P
Helena, AR
 

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,356enrollment
  • $4,196net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 25

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Southeast Arkansas College
S
Pine Bluff, AR
 

Southeast Arkansas College

Public 2 Year

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  • 810enrollment
  • $11,203net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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Pulaski Technical College
P
North Little Rock, AR
 

Pulaski Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,175enrollment
  • $15,141net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 19

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University of Arkansas Community College Hope
A
Hope, AR
 

University of Arkansas Community College Hope

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,288enrollment
  • $8,272net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.86Avg GPA

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Rich Mountain Community College
R
Mena, AR
 

Rich Mountain Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 719enrollment
  • $6,106net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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