Arkansas Public Colleges

There are 32 public colleges and universities in Arkansas enrolling 136,595 students. Explore the list below to find the public college match for you. Public college tend to be larger in size and more affordable than private schools when attended by students with Arkansas state residency.  Arkansas is home to popular public schools like University of Arkansas.

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University of Arkansas Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Fayetteville, AR
  • | 0 reviews
  • Aug 1 application deadline

Arkansas is a large public university known for undergraduate business and architecture. The campus sits in the college town of Fayetteville in the Ozark Mountains.

#1 Best Public Universities in Arkansas 6/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1030-1220
  • Avg GPA 3.74
  • Acceptance Rate 74%
  • Net Price $18,408
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Arkansas State University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Jonesboro, AR
  • | 0 reviews

Arkansas State is a public university known for undergraduate nursing, agriculture, and business. The campus is located in Jonesboro in northeast Arkansas.

#6 Best Public Universities in Arkansas 4/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 970-1190
  • Avg GPA 3.66
  • Acceptance Rate 82%
  • Net Price $12,410
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Arkansas Tech University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Russellville, AR
  • | 0 reviews

Arkansas Tech is a public university known for undergraduate engineering, education, and emergency management. The campus is in Russellville, a small city in the Arkansas River Valley.

#7 Best Public Universities in Arkansas 3/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 880-1100
  • Avg GPA 3.37
  • Acceptance Rate 96%
  • Net Price $12,626
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University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • North Little Rock, AR
  • | 0 reviews
  • Aug 19 application deadline

Pulaski Tech is a public two-year college known for associate programs in nursing, business, and information technology. The main campus is in North Little Rock across from downtown Little Rock.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $14,297
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Arkansas State University Beebe Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Beebe, AR
  • | 0 reviews

ASU-Beebe is a public two-year college known for associate programs in nursing, agriculture, and business. The campus is in the small town of Beebe in central Arkansas.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.75
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $11,900
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NorthWest Arkansas Community College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Bentonville, AR
  • | 0 reviews

NWACC is a public community college known for associate programs in nursing, business, and technical fields. The Bentonville campus sits in northwest Arkansas near Walmart's corporate headquarters.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $7,329
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University of Arkansas at Little Rock Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 4.0 | 1 reviews
  • Aug 17 application deadline

UA Little Rock is a public university known for undergraduate business, nursing, and criminal justice. The urban campus is located in Arkansas's capital city.

#2 Best Public Universities in Arkansas 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 960-1210
  • Avg GPA 3.42
  • Acceptance Rate 59%
  • Net Price $12,033
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University of Central Arkansas Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Conway, AR
  • 3.0 | 1 reviews

UCA is a public university known for undergraduate education and nursing programs. The campus sits in Conway, a college town north of Little Rock.

#3 Best Public Universities in Arkansas 4/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 910-1170
  • Avg GPA 3.7
  • Acceptance Rate 89%
  • Net Price $16,546
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Henderson State University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Arkadelphia, AR
  • | 0 reviews
  • Jul 15 application deadline

Henderson State is a public university known for undergraduate teacher education and business. The campus sits in the small college town of Arkadelphia.

#8 Best Public Universities in Arkansas
  • SAT Range 903-1073
  • Avg GPA 3.23
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $20,444
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University of Arkansas at Monticello Campus
 

  • Public 4 Year
  • Monticello, AR
  • 2.0 | 2 reviews

UAM is a public university known for undergraduate forestry, agriculture, and natural resources. The campus sits in the small town of Monticello in southeast Arkansas.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.71
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $14,613
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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Magnolia, AR
  • | 0 reviews
  • Aug 27 application deadline

SAU is a public university known for undergraduate business, education, and nursing. The campus is in the small college town of Magnolia.

#4 Best Public Universities in Arkansas 4/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 875-1105
  • Avg GPA 3.46
  • Acceptance Rate 75%
  • Net Price $13,442
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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Pine Bluff, AR
  • | 0 reviews

UAPB is a public historically Black university known for undergraduate aquaculture and agriculture. Students study on a residential campus in Pine Bluff in southeastern Arkansas.

#5 Best Public Universities in Arkansas 4/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 845-1108
  • Avg GPA 2.9
  • Acceptance Rate 41%
  • Net Price $12,373
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University of Arkansas Fort Smith Campus
 

  • Public 4 Year
  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 3.5 | 2 reviews

UAFS is a public university known for undergraduate nursing, business, and education. The campus sits in Fort Smith near the Oklahoma border.

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  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.39
  • Acceptance Rate 80%
  • Net Price $11,159
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Arkansas State University Newport Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Newport, AR
  • | 0 reviews

ASU-Newport is a public two-year college known for associate degrees and technical programs in nursing and workforce fields. The small campus is located in the town of Newport in northeast Arkansas.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.24
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $8,490
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North Arkansas College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Harrison, AR
  • | 0 reviews

North Arkansas College is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing and technical career programs. The campus sits in the Ozark Mountain town of Harrison.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.93
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $10,234
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University of Arkansas Community College Morrilton Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Morrilton, AR
  • | 0 reviews

A public community college known for associate programs in nursing and industrial technology. The campus is located in the small city of Morrilton in central Arkansas.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.99
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $9,209
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Arkansas State University Mountain Home Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Mountain Home, AR
  • | 0 reviews

A public two-year college in the Arkansas State University system known for associate degrees in nursing and business. Students attend a small campus in the Ozark mountain town of Mountain Home.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $10,412
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University of Arkansas Hope Texarkana Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Hope, AR
  • | 0 reviews

University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is a public community college offering associate degrees and certificates in nursing and technical fields. The school operates campuses in Hope and Texarkana.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.86
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $9,036
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