Top Rated Arkansas Private Colleges

The Best Private Colleges in Arkansas for 2025

These are the top ranked private four-year colleges in Arkansas. Leading the rankings for 2025 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

  • 2,341enrollment
  • $21,464net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1345SAT range
  • 21-30ACT 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

  • 1,107enrollment
  • $24,236net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1185-1385SAT range
  • 26-31ACT 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

  • 1,815enrollment
  • $22,087net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1290SAT 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

  • 4,608enrollment
  • $21,069net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1280SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

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