Best Colleges in Arkansas
The top colleges in Arkansas by graduate outcomes, plus all 76 schools compared on cost, admissions, and earnings.
Best Colleges in Arkansas, Ranked
The top 8 four-year colleges in Arkansas by graduation rate and 10-year graduate earnings, from federal College Scorecard data. A data-backed shortlist to start from, not a substitute for finding the right fit.
- 1John Brown UniversitySiloam Springs · Private nonprofit72%Grad$20,397Net Price$55,400Earnings
- 2University of ArkansasFayetteville · Public71%Grad$18,209Net Price$52,700Earnings
- 3Hendrix CollegeConway · Private nonprofit72%Grad$24,149Net Price$44,500Earnings
- 4Harding UniversitySearcy · Private nonprofit69%Grad$22,130Net Price$47,000Earnings
- 5University of Arkansas GranthamLIttle Rock · Public43%Grad$8,370Net Price$63,496Earnings
- 6Ouachita Baptist UniversityArkadelphia · Private nonprofit61%Grad$22,409Net Price$46,000Earnings
- 7University of Central ArkansasConway · Public54%Grad$16,511Net Price$42,500Earnings
- 8Lyon CollegeBatesville · Private nonprofit47%Grad$19,616Net Price$44,800Earnings
Public Universities(35)
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville · Public
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro · Public
University of Central Arkansas
Conway · Public
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville · Public
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville · Public
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock · Public
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock · Public
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith · Public
University of Arkansas Grantham
LIttle Rock · Public
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia · Public
Arkansas State University-Beebe
Beebe · Public
University of Arkansas at Monticello
Monticello · Public
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff · Public
National Park College
Hot Springs · Public
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia · Public
University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton
Morrilton · Public
Arkansas State University-Newport
Newport · Public
North Arkansas College
Harrison · Public
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home
Mountain Home · Public
Black River Technical College
Pocahontas · Public
South Arkansas College
El Dorado · Public
Southeast Arkansas College
Pine Bluff · Public
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas
De Queen · Public
Arkansas Northeastern College
Blytheville · Public
University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville
Batesville · Public
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Camden · Public
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
Helena · Public
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana
Hope · Public
Ozarka College
Melbourne · Public
East Arkansas Community College
Forrest City · Public
Arkansas State University Three Rivers
Malvern · Public
University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain
Mena · Public
Arkansas State University Mid-South
West Memphis · Public
Northwest Technical Institute
Springdale · Public
University of Arkansas Community College at Hope - Texarkana
Texarkana · Public
Private Colleges & Universities(38)
Harding University
Searcy · Private nonprofit
Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia · Private nonprofit
John Brown University
Siloam Springs · Private nonprofit
Hendrix College
Conway · Private nonprofit
University of the Ozarks
Clarksville · Private nonprofit
Philander Smith University
Little Rock · Private nonprofit
Strayer University-Arkansas
Little Rock · Private for-profit
Lyon College
Batesville · Private nonprofit
Baptist Health College Little Rock
Little Rock · Private nonprofit
Central Baptist College
Conway · Private nonprofit
Williams Baptist University
Walnut Ridge · Private nonprofit
Paul Mitchell the School-Little Rock
North Little Rock · Private for-profit
Shorter College
N Little Rock · Private nonprofit
Career Academy of Hair Design
Springdale · Private for-profit
Crowley's Ridge College
Paragould · Private nonprofit
Arkansas Technical School
North Little Rock · Private for-profit
Academy of Professional Cosmetology
Rogers · Private for-profit
Ecclesia College
Springdale · Private nonprofit
Arkansas Beauty School-Little Rock
Little Rock · Private for-profit
Paul Mitchell the School-Arkansas
Fayetteville · Private for-profit
Designer Barber & Stylist School
Fort Smith · Private for-profit
Jefferson Regional School of Nursing
Pine Bluff · Private nonprofit
Hot Springs Beauty College
Hot Springs · Private for-profit
Arkansas Welding Academy
Jacksonville · Private for-profit
Arkansas Beauty College
Russellville · Private for-profit
Searcy Beauty College
Searcy · Private for-profit
Academy of Salon and Spa
Fort Smith · Private for-profit
Washington Barber College Inc
Little Rock · Private for-profit
University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology
El Dorado · Private for-profit
New Tyler Barber College Inc
North Little Rock · Private for-profit
GoodFellas Barber College
Little Rock · Private for-profit
Arthur's Beauty College
Jacksonville · Private for-profit
New Beginnings Beauty Academy
Pine Bluff · Private for-profit
River Valley School of Massage
Russellville · Private for-profit
Northern Technical College
Pine Bluff · Private for-profit
Velvatex College of Beauty Culture
Little Rock · Private for-profit
Jackson Theological Seminary
North Little Rock · Private nonprofit
Arkansas College of Barbering and Hair Design
Little Rock · Private for-profit
Community & 2-Year Colleges(3)
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Updated regularly via automated sync. Contact schools directly for current requirements and costs.