Top Rated Arkansas Private Colleges

The Best Private Colleges in Arkansas for 2024

These are the top ranked private four-year colleges in Arkansas. Leading the rankings for 2024 as the highest ranked private college in Arkansas is John Brown University. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.
Arkansas Private 4 year

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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

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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

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Ouachita Baptist University
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Arkadelphia, AR

Ouachita Baptist University

Private 4 Year

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#3 Best Value Colleges in Arkansas

  • 1,784enrollment
  • $21,677net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1200SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA

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Harding University
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Searcy, AR

Harding University

Private 4 Year

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Arkansas

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

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