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Top Colleges in Arkansas
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Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman
Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman is the Director of Content at Scholarships360. He has written over 300 articles on college admissions, financial aid, and scholarships, in addition to spearheading research projects for Scholarships360's Top Colleges resource. Gabriel graduated from Kenyon College with a degree in sociology.
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With a wealth of great colleges and the financial support of the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship, Arkansas colleges have something to offer anyone. Explore the colleges in Arkansas below and compare them by graduation rate, admissions rate, affordability, and size:
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Hendrix College
Conway, AR • Private, Non-Profit, City
Hendrix College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Conway, Arkansas. There are currently 1,094 undergraduates at Hendrix and the school’s acceptance rate is 53%. The tuition at Hendrix…Read More
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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR • Public, City
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Nestled in the Ozark Mountains and home to the world-famous Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, University of Arkansas in Fayetteville offers a unique educational experience for art students and…Read More
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John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR • Private, Non-Profit, Town
John Brown University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. There are currently 1,415 undergraduates at John Brown and the school’s acceptance rate is 68%. The…Read More
John Brown University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located…Read More
Harding University
Searcy, AR • Private, Non-Profit, Town
Harding University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Searcy, Arkansas. There are currently 3,323 undergraduates at Harding and the school’s acceptance rate is 100%. The tuition at Harding…Read More
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Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR • Private, Non-Profit, Town
Ouachita Baptist University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. There are currently 1,612 undergraduates at Ouachita Baptist and the school’s acceptance rate is 69%. The tuition…Read More
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Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR • Public, City
Arkansas State University is a public 4-year college located in Jonesboro, Arkansas. There are currently 7,994 undergraduates at Arkansas State and the school’s acceptance rate is 70%. The tuition at…Read More
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Lyon College
Batesville, AR • Private, Non-Profit, Town
Lyon College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Batesville, Arkansas. There are currently 563 undergraduates at Lyon and the school’s acceptance rate is 66%. The tuition at Lyon…Read More
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University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR • Public, City
University of Central Arkansas is a public 4-year college located in Conway, Arkansas. There are currently 7,426 undergraduates at UCA and the school’s acceptance rate is 90%. The tuition at…Read More
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University of the Ozarks
Clarksville, AR • Private, Non-Profit, Town
University of the Ozarks is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Clarksville, Arkansas. There are currently 753 undergraduates at Ozarks and the school’s acceptance rate is 58%. The tuition…Read More
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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR • Public, Town
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public 4-year college located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. There are currently 1,899 undergraduates at UAPB and the school’s acceptance rate is 58%.…Read More
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University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR • Public, City
University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a public 4-year college located in Little Rock, Arkansas. There are currently 4,740 undergraduates at UALR and the school’s acceptance rate is 58%.…Read More
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Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR • Public, Town
Southern Arkansas University is a public 4-year college located in Magnolia, Arkansas. There are currently 2,865 undergraduates at Southern Arkansas and the school’s acceptance rate is 67%. The tuition at…Read More
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Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR • Public, Town
Henderson State University is a public 4-year college located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. There are currently 1,491 undergraduates at Henderson State and the school’s acceptance rate is 82%. The tuition at…Read More
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University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR • Public, City
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is a public 4-year college located in Fort Smith, Arkansas. There are currently 4,133 undergraduates at UAFS and the school’s acceptance rate is 81%. The tuition…Read More
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Central Baptist College
Conway, AR • Private, Non-Profit, City
Central Baptist College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Conway, Arkansas. There are currently 477 undergraduates at Central Baptist and the school’s acceptance rate is 46%. The tuition…Read More
Central Baptist College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located…Read More
Williams Baptist University
Walnut Ridge, AR • Private, Non-Profit, Rural
Williams Baptist University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. There are currently 490 undergraduates at Williams Baptist and the school’s acceptance rate is 59%. The…Read More
Williams Baptist University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located…Read More
Philander Smith College
Little Rock, AR • Private, Non-Profit, City
Philander Smith College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Little Rock, Arkansas. There are currently 842 undergraduates at Philander Smith. The tuition at Philander Smith is $13,014.
Philander Smith College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located…Read More
Crowley's Ridge College
Paragould, AR • Private, Non-Profit, Rural
Crowley's Ridge College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Paragould, Arkansas. There are currently 162 undergraduates at Crowley's Ridge. The tuition at Crowley's Ridge is $16,440.
Crowley's Ridge College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located…Read More
Ecclesia College
Springdale, AR • Private, Non-Profit, Rural
Ecclesia College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Springdale, Arkansas. There are currently 132 undergraduates at Ecclesia and the school’s acceptance rate is 48%. The tuition at Ecclesia…Read More
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Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR • Public, Town
Arkansas Tech University is a public 4-year college located in Russellville, Arkansas. There are currently 5,993 undergraduates at Arkansas Tech and the school’s acceptance rate is 96%. The tuition at…Read More
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