Colleges by state
Colleges and Universities in Arkansas
54 degree-granting colleges and universities in Arkansas that take part in federal student aid programs, from the U.S. Department of Education.
- Colleges54
- Public3618 private
- Four-year2925 two-year
- Online programs42Report at least one fully online program
Widely offered majors in Arkansas: Business Administration (43), Nursing (39), Criminal Justice (35), Computer Science (30), Accounting (29), Health Sciences (28).
| College | City | Type | Level | Online programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Baptist College | Little Rock | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Arkansas Colleges of Health Education | Fort Smith | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Arkansas Northeastern College | Blytheville | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Arkansas State University | Jonesboro | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Arkansas State University Mid-South | West Memphis | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Arkansas State University System | Little Rock | Public | Four-year | No |
| Arkansas State University Three Rivers | Malvern | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Arkansas State University-Beebe | Beebe | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Arkansas State University-Mountain Home | Mountain Home | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Arkansas State University-Newport | Newport | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Arkansas Tech University | Russellville | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Baptist Health College Little Rock | Little Rock | Private nonprofit | Two-year | No |
| Black River Technical College | Pocahontas | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Central Baptist College | Conway | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Champion Christian College | Hot Springs | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas | De Queen | Public | Two-year | No |
| Crowley's Ridge College | Paragould | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| East Arkansas Community College | Forrest City | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Ecclesia College | Springdale | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Harding University | Searcy | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Henderson State University | Arkadelphia | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Hendrix College | Conway | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Jackson Theological Seminary | North Little Rock | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Jefferson Regional School of Nursing | Pine Bluff | Private nonprofit | Two-year | No |
| John Brown University | Siloam Springs | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Lyon College | Batesville | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| National Park College | Hot Springs | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| North Arkansas College | Harrison | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| NorthWest Arkansas Community College | Bentonville | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Ouachita Baptist University | Arkadelphia | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Ozarka College | Melbourne | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Philander Smith University | Little Rock | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas | Helena | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Shorter College | N Little Rock | Private nonprofit | Two-year | No |
| South Arkansas College | El Dorado | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Southeast Arkansas College | Pine Bluff | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Magnolia | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Southern Arkansas University Tech | Camden | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| University of Arkansas | Fayetteville | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Little Rock | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Arkansas at Monticello | Monticello | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | Pine Bluff | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain | Mena | Public | Two-year | No |
| University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville | Batesville | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton | Morrilton | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | Little Rock | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Arkansas Grantham | LIttle Rock | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana | Hope | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| University of Arkansas System Office | Little Rock | Public | Four-year | No |
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | Fort Smith | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College | North Little Rock | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| University of Central Arkansas | Conway | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of the Ozarks | Clarksville | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Williams Baptist University | Walnut Ridge | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024). Links go to each school’s official website as reported to IPEDS. “Online programs” means the school reported at least one program offered entirely by distance education.
Colleges in Arkansas: frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in Arkansas?
Arkansas has 54 degree-granting colleges and universities that take part in federal student aid programs, according to the latest U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS) data.
How many public colleges are in Arkansas?
36 public, 18 private nonprofit and 0 private for-profit.
How many community colleges and two-year colleges are in Arkansas?
25 two-year colleges, including public two-year colleges such as Arkansas Northeastern College, Arkansas State University Mid-South, Arkansas State University Three Rivers, Arkansas State University-Beebe, Arkansas State University-Mountain Home, and Arkansas State University-Newport.
How many four-year colleges and universities are in Arkansas?
29 four-year colleges and universities, and 24 schools in Arkansas offer graduate programs.
Which colleges in Arkansas offer online programs?
42 colleges in Arkansas reported offering at least one program entirely online. Use the college search with “Offers fully online programs” to see them, and check each school for specific online programs.
Which cities in Arkansas have the most colleges?
Little Rock (7), Conway (3), Pine Bluff (3), Fort Smith (2), and Hot Springs (2).
What majors are most widely offered at colleges in Arkansas?
Among the 109 majors in this guide, the most widely offered in Arkansas are Business Administration (43 schools), Nursing (39 schools), Criminal Justice (35 schools), Computer Science (30 schools), Accounting (29 schools), and Health Sciences (28 schools).
How do I find a college in Arkansas that offers my major?
Use the college search with the state set to Arkansas and choose your major, or filter by city or ZIP code.
Where does this list of Arkansas colleges come from?
From the U.S. Department of Education’s IPEDS data (IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024)). Confirm programs, costs and admission requirements on each school’s official website.
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