College Costs in Arkansas

The 2024 Directory of Arkansas Colleges and Prices

Arkansas Colleges, Cost and Affordability for 2024

How much does it cost to attend college in Arkansas?   The average annual in-state college tuition in Arkansas was $8,795 for the 2021-2022 academic year. This is $6,457 lower than the U.S. average and ranks Arkansas cheaper than average as the 47th most expensive state or district to attend college. This is a change of $276 from the 2019-2020 average of $8,519 and represents a 3.24% annual increase in tuition costs. The list of Arkansas colleges below provides school specific cost and value rating.

This analysis surveyed tuition data from the 49 colleges and universities in Arkansas, the most popular being University of Arkansas with 25,214 full time students and an in-state tuition list price of $7,666. Hendrix College is the most expensive in Arkansas with an in-state tuition of $34,750.

All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2023 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2022-2023 academic year.


49 results

University of Arkansas
A
Fayetteville, AR

University of Arkansas

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$7,666 Tuition

#1 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 30,936enrollment
  • $16,208net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1220SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Harding University
H
Searcy, AR

Harding University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

$22,500 Tuition

#4 Best Private Colleges in Arkansas

  • 4,805enrollment
  • $19,558net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1300SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

Hendrix College
H
Conway, AR

Hendrix College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$34,750 Tuition

#2 Best Colleges in Arkansas

  • 1,144enrollment
  • $22,626net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 1133-1328SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

Arkansas State University Main Campus
A
Jonesboro, AR

Arkansas State University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$6,888 Tuition

#4 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 13,190enrollment
  • $12,011net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 980-1200SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

Arkansas Tech University
A
Russellville, AR

Arkansas Tech University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$5,820 Tuition

#6 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 9,445enrollment
  • $12,016net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 990-1180SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

Pulaski Technical College
P
North Little Rock, AR
 

Pulaski Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$4,140 Tuition

 

  • 4,245enrollment
  • $13,324net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 19

Arkansas State University Beebe
A
Beebe, AR

Arkansas State University Beebe

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$2,544 Tuition

 

  • 2,928enrollment
  • $8,443net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.75Avg GPA

NorthWest Arkansas Community College
N
Bentonville, AR

NorthWest Arkansas Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$3,480 Tuition

 

  • 7,593enrollment
  • $6,578net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
A
Little Rock, AR

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

$5,729 Tuition

#2 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 8,197enrollment
  • $11,173net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 970-1220SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 17

University of Central Arkansas
C
Conway, AR

University of Central Arkansas

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

$6,950 Tuition

#3 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 9,913enrollment
  • $15,456net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 940-1130SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Henderson State University
H
Arkadelphia, AR

Henderson State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$5,880 Tuition

#7 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 2,519enrollment
  • $17,656net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 903-1073SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

Ouachita Baptist University
O
Arkadelphia, AR

Ouachita Baptist University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$30,500 Tuition

#3 Best Value Colleges in Arkansas

  • 1,784enrollment
  • $21,677net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1200SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA

Lyon College
L
Batesville, AR

Lyon College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$29,900 Tuition

 

  • 496enrollment
  • $25,545net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1195SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

University of Arkansas at Monticello
A
Monticello, AR
 

University of Arkansas at Monticello

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

$5,091 Tuition

 

  • 2,719enrollment
  • $12,693net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.71Avg GPA

John Brown University
J
Siloam Springs, AR

John Brown University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$28,424 Tuition

#1 Best Value in Arkansas

  • 2,326enrollment
  • $20,997net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1390SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
S
Magnolia, AR

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$7,020 Tuition

#5 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 5,094enrollment
  • $14,056net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 905-1190SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 27

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
A
HBCU
Pine Bluff, AR

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$5,640 Tuition

#8 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 2,387enrollment
  • $9,959net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 805-1045SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

University of Arkansas Fort Smith
A
Fort Smith, AR
 

University of Arkansas Fort Smith

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

$4,104 Tuition

 

  • 5,379enrollment
  • $10,705net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

University of the Ozarks
T
Clarksville, AR
 

University of the Ozarks

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$24,950 Tuition

 

  • 784enrollment
  • $16,319net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

Ecclesia College
E
Springdale, AR
 

Ecclesia College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$15,750 Tuition

 

  • 157enrollment
  • $17,497net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Arkansas State University Newport
A
Newport, AR
 

Arkansas State University Newport

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$2,400 Tuition

 

  • 1,592enrollment
  • $9,631net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

Williams Baptist College
W
Walnut Ridge, AR
 

Williams Baptist College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$17,980 Tuition

 

  • 584enrollment
  • $14,488net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 960-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

North Arkansas College
N
Harrison, AR
 

North Arkansas College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$2,664 Tuition

 

  • 1,856enrollment
  • $8,168net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.93Avg GPA

University of Arkansas Community College Morrilton
A
Morrilton, AR
 

University of Arkansas Community College Morrilton

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$2,568 Tuition

 

  • 1,888enrollment
  • $8,104net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.99Avg GPA

Arkansas State University Mountain Home
A
Mountain Home, AR
 

Arkansas State University Mountain Home

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$2,472 Tuition

 

  • 1,247enrollment
  • $10,540net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

University of Arkansas Community College Hope
A
Hope, AR
 

University of Arkansas Community College Hope

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$2,550 Tuition

 

  • 1,188enrollment
  • $7,240net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.86Avg GPA

Arkansas Northeastern College
A
Blytheville, AR
 

Arkansas Northeastern College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$2,352 Tuition

 

  • 1,502enrollment
  • $5,367net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.87Avg GPA

Central Baptist College
C
Conway, AR
 

Central Baptist College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

$16,200 Tuition

 

  • 564enrollment
  • $18,128net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 841-1083SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.15Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

Mid South Community College
M
West Memphis, AR
 

Mid South Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$2,832 Tuition

 

  • 979enrollment
  • $8,483net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 10

Crowley's Ridge College
C
Paragould, AR
 

Crowley's Ridge College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$13,000 Tuition

 

  • 201enrollment
  • $15,633net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
P
Helena, AR
 

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$2,640 Tuition

 

  • 1,234enrollment
  • $3,680net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 25

East Arkansas Community College
E
Forrest City, AR
 

East Arkansas Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$2,940 Tuition

 

  • 1,179enrollment
  • $8,564net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

University of Arkansas Community College Batesville
A
Batesville, AR
 

University of Arkansas Community College Batesville

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$2,256 Tuition

 

  • 1,008enrollment
  • $9,224net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

National Park Community College
N
Hot Springs, AR
 

National Park Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$3,300 Tuition

 

  • 2,340enrollment
  • $8,508net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Arkansas Baptist College
A
HBCU
Little Rock, AR
 

Arkansas Baptist College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

$8,760 Tuition

 

  • 497enrollment
  • $7,164net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.6Avg GPA

College of the Ouachitas
O
Malvern, AR
 

College of the Ouachitas

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$2,496 Tuition

 

  • 1,832enrollment
  • $4,596net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Philander Smith College
P
HBCU
Little Rock, AR

Philander Smith College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$11,804 Tuition

 

  • 769enrollment
  • $15,634net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.04Avg GPA

Southeast Arkansas College
S
Pine Bluff, AR
 

Southeast Arkansas College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$3,000 Tuition

 

  • 898enrollment
  • $6,617net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

Rich Mountain Community College
R
Mena, AR
 

Rich Mountain Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$2,376 Tuition

 

  • 679enrollment
  • $5,929net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Black River Technical College
B
Pocahontas, AR
 

Black River Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$2,448 Tuition

 

  • 1,566enrollment
  • $6,480net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Southern Arkansas University Tech
S
Camden, AR
 

Southern Arkansas University Tech

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$3,132 Tuition

 

  • 943enrollment
  • $4,153net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.7Avg GPA

Remington College Little Rock Campus
R
Little Rock, AR
 

Remington College Little Rock Campus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

$15,000 Tuition

 

  • 39enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas
C
De Queen, AR
 

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$2,610 Tuition

 

  • 1,278enrollment
  • $5,345net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

University of Phoenix Northwest Arkansas Campus
P
Rogers, Arkansas
 

University of Phoenix Northwest Arkansas Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$9,453 Tuition

 

  • 627enrollment
  • $18,160net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

University of Phoenix Little Rock Campus
P
Little Rock, Arkansas
 

University of Phoenix Little Rock Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$9,480 Tuition

 

  • 860enrollment
  • $17,945net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Ozarka College
O
Melbourne, AR
 

Ozarka College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$2,790 Tuition

 

  • 983enrollment
  • $3,991net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 19

Bryan University
B
Rogers, AR
 

Bryan University

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

$14,580 Tuition

 

  • 15enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

South Arkansas Community College
S
El Dorado, AR
 

South Arkansas Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$2,328 Tuition

 

  • 1,162enrollment
  • $5,651net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.83Avg GPA

Champion Christian College
C
Hot Springs, Arkansas
 

Champion Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$6,840 Tuition

 

  • 82enrollment
  • $16,328net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA