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Number of
4-year colleges in Arkansas

115,488

Students attending
4-year colleges in Arkansas

$13,081

Average
in-state tuition

$15,262

Average
out-of-state tuition

Best colleges in Arkansas 2019

Arkansas State University - Main Campus

Jonesboro, AR

Arkansas State educates leaders, enhances intellectual growth, and enriches lives.

Best colleges in Arkansas 2019

Arkansas State University - Main Campus

Jonesboro, AR

Total undergraduates: 11,527
Acceptance rate: 66%
Average annual cost: -
Average salary: $31,700
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Best colleges in Arkansas 2019

Harding University

Searcy, AR

Best colleges in Arkansas 2019

Harding University

Searcy, AR

Total undergraduates: 4,789
Acceptance rate: 72%
Average annual cost: $19,317
Average salary: $38,600
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Best colleges in Arkansas 2019

Hendrix College

Conway, AR

213 Forbes

Best colleges in Arkansas 2019

Hendrix College

Conway, AR

Total undergraduates: 1,354
Acceptance rate: 79%
Average annual cost: $22,089
Average salary: $40,600
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Best colleges in Arkansas 2019

John Brown University

Siloam Springs, AR

390 Forbes

Best colleges in Arkansas 2019

John Brown University

Siloam Springs, AR

Total undergraduates: 2,230
Acceptance rate: 75%
Average annual cost: $22,338
Average salary: $46,200
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Lyon College

Batesville, AR

600 Forbes

Best colleges in Arkansas 2019

Lyon College

Batesville, AR

Total undergraduates: 705
Acceptance rate: 64%
Average annual cost: $18,823
Average salary: $40,500
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Best colleges in Arkansas 2019

Ouachita Baptist University

Arkadelphia, AR

329 Forbes

Best colleges in Arkansas 2019

Ouachita Baptist University

Arkadelphia, AR

Total undergraduates: 1,648
Acceptance rate: 70%
Average annual cost: $17,934
Average salary: $38,400
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Best colleges in Arkansas 2019

Philander Smith College

Little Rock, AR

The mission of Philander Smith College is to graduate academically accomplished students who are grounded as advocates for social justice, determined to intentionally change the world for the better.

Best colleges in Arkansas 2019

Philander Smith College

Little Rock, AR

Total undergraduates: 855
Acceptance rate: -
Average annual cost: $16,139
Average salary: $23,800
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Best colleges in Arkansas 2019

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

283 Forbes

Best colleges in Arkansas 2019

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

Total undergraduates: 24,344
Acceptance rate: 65%
Average annual cost: -
Average salary: $43,100
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Best colleges in Arkansas 2019

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR

608 Forbes

Best colleges in Arkansas 2019

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR

Total undergraduates: 10,686
Acceptance rate: 74%
Average annual cost: -
Average salary: $33,500
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Best colleges in Arkansas 2019

University of the Ozarks

Clarksville, AR

587 Forbes

Best colleges in Arkansas 2019

University of the Ozarks

Clarksville, AR

Total undergraduates: 712
Acceptance rate: 89%
Average annual cost: $17,455
Average salary: $38,700
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Our Methodology

We show up to 10 universities for our "best colleges" section. These universities are chosen based on Forbes or US News rank (depending on what you've chosen) and sorted alphabetically. If there are fewer than 10 universities that are Forbes (or US News) ranked, we add alphabetically. Forbes' 2016 Rank of America's Best Colleges factors in post-graduate success (including salaries and awards like MacArthur Fellowships, National Academy of Sciences seats, and performing arts honors), student debt, student satisfaction, graduation rate, and academic success (which includes how many students go on to get advanced degrees or receive prestigious fellowships).

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