The Most Expensive Colleges in Arkansas by Out of State Tuition for 2023
The highest priced four year colleges in Arkansas are listed by one year's out of state tuition list price for the 2021/2022 school year.
What is the most expensive college in Arkansas? Leading the colleges list is Hendrix College in Conway with an out of state tuition of $33,000.
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All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2021/2022 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2021/2022 academic year.
| College | Out of State Tuition | Rating | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
#1 Hendrix CollegeConway, Private Not For Profit |
$33,000 | 64 | 98 |
#2 Ouachita Baptist UniversityArkadelphia, Private Not For Profit |
$29,480 | 57 | 72 |
#3 Lyon CollegeBatesville, Private Not For Profit |
$29,450 | 57 | 72 |
#4 John Brown UniversitySiloam Springs, Private Not For Profit |
$27,662 | 66 | 83 |
#5 University of the OzarksClarksville, Private Not For Profit |
$24,950 | 39 | 51 |
#6 University of ArkansasFayetteville, Public Not For Profit |
$24,482 | 58 | 31 |
#7 Harding UniversitySearcy, Private Not For Profit |
$21,690 | 54 | 50 |
#8 Williams Baptist CollegeWalnut Ridge, Private Not For Profit |
$17,100 | 30 | 15 |
#9 University of Arkansas at Little RockLittle Rock, Public Not For Profit |
$16,320 | 44 | 48 |
#10 Central Baptist CollegeConway, Private Not For Profit |
$15,900 | 33 | 18 |
#11 Ecclesia CollegeSpringdale, Private Not For Profit |
$15,000 | NA | NA |
#12 University of Central ArkansasConway, Public Not For Profit |
$13,740 | 39 | 21 |
#13 Crowley's Ridge CollegeParagould, Private Not For Profit |
$12,650 | NA | NA |
#14 University of Arkansas at Pine BluffPine Bluff, Public Not For Profit |
$12,240 | 23 | 21 |
#15 Southern Arkansas University Main CampusMagnolia, Public Not For Profit |
$11,970 | 37 | 34 |
#16 Philander Smith CollegeLittle Rock, Private Not For Profit |
$11,804 | NA | NA |
#17 Arkansas Tech UniversityRussellville, Public Not For Profit |
$11,472 | NA | NA |
#18 University of Arkansas Fort SmithFort Smith, Public Not For Profit |
$11,376 | NA | NA |
#19 Arkansas State University Main CampusJonesboro, Public Not For Profit |
$10,800 | 41 | 61 |
#20 University of Arkansas at MonticelloMonticello, Public Not For Profit |
$10,629 | NA | NA |