Colleges in Arkansas
All 57 degree-granting colleges in Arkansas, sorted by published in-state tuition. Click any column header to re-sort.
The gap between the cheapest and most expensive college in Arkansas is $32,558 per year — about $130,232 over a four-year degree.
All 57 colleges, cheapest first
| College | In-state | Out-of-state | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arkansas Northeastern CollegePublicBlytheville · 2-year | $2,542 | $2,822 | Public |
| 2 | North Arkansas CollegePublicHarrison · 2-year | $2,760 | $3,408 | Public |
| 3 | University of Arkansas Community College-BatesvillePublicBatesville · 2-year | $2,766 | $3,126 | Public |
| 4 | East Arkansas Community CollegePublicForrest City · 2-year | $2,820 | $3,120 | Public |
| 5 | Arkansas State University Mid-SouthPublicWest Memphis · 2-year | $2,866 | $3,346 | Public |
| 6 | NorthWest Arkansas Community CollegePublicBentonville · 2-year | $2,866 | $4,450 | Public |
| 7 | Arkansas State University-NewportPublicNewport · 2-year | $2,952 | $2,952 | Public |
| 8 | South Arkansas Community CollegePublicEl Dorado · 2-year | $3,012 | $3,324 | Public |
| 9 | Arkansas State University-BeebePublicBeebe · 2-year | $3,024 | $3,024 | Public |
| 10 | Arkansas State University-Mountain HomePublicMountain Home · 2-year | $3,024 | $3,024 | Public |
| 11 | Phillips Community College of the University of ArkansasPublicHelena · 2-year | $3,110 | $3,500 | Public |
| 12 | University of Arkansas Hope-TexarkanaPublicHope · 2-year | $3,250 | $3,580 | Public |
| 13 | University of Arkansas Community College-MorriltonPublicMorrilton · 2-year | $3,336 | $3,576 | Public |
| 14 | Arkansas State University Three RiversPublicMalvern · 2-year | $3,356 | $3,356 | Public |
| 15 | University of Arkansas Community College Rich MountainPublicMena · 2-year | $3,384 | $3,720 | Public |
| 16 | Cossatot Community College of the University of ArkansasPublicDe Queen · 2-year | $3,710 | $4,100 | Public |
| 17 | Ozarka CollegePublicMelbourne · 2-year | $3,820 | $3,820 | Public |
| 18 | Southeast Arkansas CollegePublicPine Bluff · 2-year | $4,200 | $4,200 | Public |
| 19 | Black River Technical CollegePublicPocahontas · 2-year | $4,440 | $4,440 | Public |
| 20 | Southern Arkansas University TechPublicCamden · 2-year | $4,830 | $4,830 | Public |
| 21 | National Park CollegePublicHot Springs · 2-year | $5,200 | $5,650 | Public |
| 22 | University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical CollegePublicNorth Little Rock · 2-year | $5,820 | $5,820 | Public |
| 23 | Jackson Theological SeminaryPrivateNorth Little Rock · Less than 2-year | $6,200 | $6,200 | Private nonprofit |
| 24 | Shorter CollegePrivateHBCUN Little Rock · 2-year | $6,246 | $6,246 | Private nonprofit |
| 25 | University of Arkansas-Fort SmithPublicFort Smith · Less than 2-year | $6,418 | $6,418 | Public |
| 26 | Arkansas State UniversityPublicJonesboro · Less than 2-year | $7,456 | $7,456 | Public |
| 27 | Henderson State UniversityPublicArkadelphia · Less than 2-year | $7,560 | $7,560 | Public |
| 28 | Champion Christian CollegePrivateHot Springs · Less than 2-year | $7,755 | $7,755 | Private nonprofit |
| 29 | Arkansas Tech UniversityPublicRussellville · Less than 2-year | $8,071 | $8,071 | Public |
| 30 | University of Arkansas GranthamPublicLIttle Rock · Less than 2-year | $8,280 | $8,280 | Public |
| 31 | University of Arkansas at MonticelloPublicMonticello · Less than 2-year | $8,431 | $8,431 | Public |
| 32 | University of Arkansas at Pine BluffPublicHBCUPine Bluff · Less than 2-year | $8,574 | $8,574 | Public |
| 33 | University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesPublicLittle Rock · Less than 2-year | $8,596 | $8,596 | Public |
| 34 | Arkansas Baptist CollegePrivateHBCULittle Rock · Less than 2-year | $8,760 | $8,760 | Private nonprofit |
| 35 | University of Arkansas at Little RockPublicLittle Rock · Less than 2-year | $9,512 | $9,512 | Public |
| 36 | Southern Arkansas University Main CampusPublicMagnolia · Less than 2-year | $9,580 | $9,580 | Public |
| 37 | University of ArkansasPublicFayetteville · Less than 2-year | $9,656 | $9,656 | Public |
| 38 | University of Central ArkansasPublicConway · Less than 2-year | $9,778 | $9,778 | Public |
| 39 | Baptist Health College Little RockPrivateLittle Rock · 2-year | $12,938 | $12,938 | Private nonprofit |
| 40 | Philander Smith CollegePrivateHBCULittle Rock · Less than 2-year | $13,014 | $13,014 | Private nonprofit |
| 41 | Strayer University-ArkansasFor-profitLittle Rock · Less than 2-year | $13,515 | $13,515 | Private for-profit |
| 42 | Crowley's Ridge CollegePrivateParagould · Less than 2-year | $15,600 | $15,600 | Private nonprofit |
| 43 | Bryan UniversityFor-profitRogers · 2-year | $16,181 | $16,181 | Private for-profit |
| 44 | Ecclesia CollegePrivateSpringdale · Less than 2-year | $16,850 | $16,850 | Private nonprofit |
| 45 | Central Baptist CollegePrivateConway · Less than 2-year | $17,700 | $17,700 | Private nonprofit |
| 46 | Williams Baptist UniversityPrivateWalnut Ridge · Less than 2-year | $19,450 | $19,450 | Private nonprofit |
| 47 | Harding UniversityPrivateSearcy · Less than 2-year | $23,148 | $23,148 | Private nonprofit |
| 48 | University of the OzarksPrivateClarksville · Less than 2-year | $25,950 | $25,950 | Private nonprofit |
| 49 | John Brown UniversityPrivateSiloam Springs · Less than 2-year | $29,720 | $29,720 | Private nonprofit |
| 50 | Lyon CollegePrivateBatesville · Less than 2-year | $31,000 | $31,000 | Private nonprofit |
| 51 | Ouachita Baptist UniversityPrivateArkadelphia · Less than 2-year | $31,180 | $31,180 | Private nonprofit |
| 52 | Hendrix CollegePrivateConway · Less than 2-year | $35,100 | $35,100 | Private nonprofit |
| 53 | Arkansas Colleges of Health EducationPrivateFort Smith · Less than 2-year | — | — | Private nonprofit |
| 54 | Arkansas State University SystemPublicLittle Rock · Less than 2-year | — | — | Public |
| 55 | Jefferson Regional School of NursingPrivatePine Bluff · 2-year | — | — | Private nonprofit |
| 56 | University of Arkansas System eVersityPublicLittle Rock · Less than 2-year | — | — | Public |
| 57 | University of Arkansas System OfficePublicLittle Rock · Less than 2-year | — | — | Public |
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Questions
What is the cheapest college in Arkansas?
Arkansas Northeastern College in Blytheville, at $2,542 per year for in-state students. The next cheapest are North Arkansas College ($2,760), University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville ($2,766), East Arkansas Community College ($2,820).
How much does college cost in Arkansas?
The median published in-state tuition is $7,560 per year across 52 colleges that reported. Community colleges sit at the low end; private four-year schools at the high end. Remember this is tuition and fees only — housing, food and books are extra.
Public or private — which is cheaper?
Public colleges usually have a much lower sticker price for state residents because taxpayers subsidize them. But private colleges often give larger scholarships, so the net price can end up similar. Always compare after aid, not before.
Do I have to live in Arkansas to get in-state tuition?
Generally yes, and the rules are stricter than people expect. Most states require 12 months of residency for reasons other than education, plus proof like a driver's license, voter registration and tax filings. Check the specific school's residency policy.
About this data
Every figure comes from IPEDS 2022 — the survey every U.S. college receiving federal student aid must complete. We list published tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates. Schools that did not report tuition appear at the bottom with a dash. Confirm current pricing on each school's website before applying.