Colleges in Arkansas
15 colleges in Arkansas, largest first. The most selective are University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Hendrix College, University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The lowest average net prices are at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith ($9,653), University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ($11,528), Lyon College ($14,400).
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of ArkansasFayetteville | 74% | 1030–1220 | $17,571 | 71% |
| Arkansas State UniversityJonesboro | 82% | 970–1190 | $15,441 | 58% |
| University of Central ArkansasConway | 89% | 910–1170 | $16,423 | 54% |
| University of Arkansas at Little RockLittle Rock | 59% | 960–1210 | $16,882 | 41% |
| University of Arkansas-Fort SmithFort Smith | 80% | — | $9,653 | 42% |
| Harding UniversitySearcy | 71% | 1050–1290 | $19,786 | 71% |
| Southern Arkansas UniversityMagnolia | 75% | 875–1105 | $16,015 | 46% |
| University of Arkansas at Pine BluffPine Bluff | 41% | 845–1108 | $11,528 | 39% |
| Ouachita Baptist UniversityArkadelphia | 68% | 1070–1280 | $25,343 | 66% |
| John Brown UniversitySiloam Springs | 76% | 1070–1340 | $22,476 | 77% |
| Hendrix CollegeConway | 56% | 1123–1348 | $23,177 | 72% |
| University of the OzarksClarksville | 60% | 1020–1160 | $17,192 | 48% |
| Lyon CollegeBatesville | 63% | — | $14,400 | 45% |
| Central Baptist CollegeConway | 63% | 883–1121 | $20,276 | 41% |
| Williams Baptist UniversityWalnut Ridge | 83% | — | $17,814 | 36% |
Net price is what students receiving federal aid paid on average after grants and scholarships. Public colleges usually charge Arkansas residents less tuition. Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.