Colleges in Arkansas

Situated on a hilltop overlooking the Ozark Mountains, the University of Arkansas is the flagship campus of the UA system and the largest university in the state. Arkansas is home to six colleges and schools hosting undergraduate degree-granting...

Arkansas State University is a 4-year public school in northeast Arkansas and the second largest university in the state. Arkansas State is home to eight academic colleges awarding bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral level degrees in over 150 academic...

Formed by the merger of two junior college, Harding University is a 4-year Christian liberal arts college in northern Arkansas. Affiliated with the Churches of Christ, Harding confers bachelor’s degrees in more than 100 academic majors and minors. As...

Founded in 1907, the University of Central Arkansas is a 4-year public school and one of the oldest universities in the state. UCA awards undergraduate degrees in 86 academic programs and is one of the largest producers of teachers in Arkansas. For...

Arkansas Tech University is a public institution based in the Arkansas River Valley. ATU also operates a satellite campus in the Ozarks that offers two-year associate degrees and certifications. Admissions to ATU are selective. A majority of students...

Founded in 1872, Lyon College is a 4-year liberal arts college in northern Arkansas and one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in the state. Lyon confers bachelor’s degrees in 15 academic disciplines. In addition, Lyon houses a Scottish...

Ouachita Baptist University is a private, Christian, liberal arts college established in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. OBU students are required to complete two classes in religion and seven credits of chapel throughout their academic career in order to...

Henderson State University is one of only 10 public schools in the state and has the alma mater “The School with a Heart.” Rated as having “selective” admissions, HSU offers the only bachelor’s degree in aviation in the state. The Reynolds...

University of the Ozarks is a Presbyterian-affiliated, liberal arts university that was founded in 1834. Located in Clarksville, Arkansas, at the base of the Ozark Mountains, the university is the oldest in the state and offers 59 majors and minors...

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a public research institution in the University of Arkansas System. UA Little Rock is a state-funded university and space-grant institution. It is a designated military-friendly campus and National Center...

Founded in 1876, Hendrix College is a private liberal arts institution based in Conway, Arkansas. Hendrix College is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and provides weekly chapel service, Bible study, and fellowship meals. Hendrix is rated...

John Brown University is an independent Christian institution focused on liberal arts, sciences, and professional skills. JBU is based in the rural town of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, and is rated as having “more selective” admissions. JBU operates an...

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public institution and historically black university. It is a land-grant research university and member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. UAPB operates Research and Extension offices around the state...

Philander Smith College is a private, historically black institution established in Little Rock, Arkansas. Philander is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and holds chapel on a weekly basis, which freshmen are required to attend. The college...

Established in 1928, the University of Arkansas Fort Smith is a public, 4-year institution in the University of Arkansas System. UAFS offers over 90 undergraduate degree and certificate programs, as well as a master-level program in Healthcare...

The University of Arkansas at Monticello is a public liberal arts college based in Monticello, AR, and  is administered by the University of Arkansas System. U of A operates two technology colleges at separate locations, in Crossett and McGehee. Most...

Pulaski Technical College is a two-year community college affiliated with the University of Arkansas. For students planning to transfer to a four-year school, Pulaski Tech has transfer agreements with several schools, including the University of...

NorthWest Arkansas Community College is a public, 2-year institution primarily located in the city of Bentonville. The college offers a wide variety of programs of study, with the option to complete a number of programs entirely online. Housing is...

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is a public, medical education institution established in Little Rock, with satellite campuses in Helena, Lake Village, and West Memphis. UAMS is affiliated with Arkansas Children’s Hospital and the VA...

Combining a liberal arts education with a Christian foundation, Central Baptist College is a private school just outside of Little Rock, Arkansas. CBC awards both associate and bachelor’s degrees within four academic divisions, Professional Studies...

Arkansas Baptist College is the only Historically Black Baptist College west of the Mississippi River. In addition to its 4-year liberal arts programs, Arkansas Baptist also offers 2-year associate degrees and certificates. Attendance at weekly...

Arkansas State University Beebe is a public, 2-year institution located in northeast Arkansas, with locations in Beebe, Heber Springs, Searcy, and the Little Rock Air Force Base. The college offers suite-style living accommodations for residential...

Williams Baptist University is a 4-year Christian liberal arts institution operated by the Arkansas Baptist State Convention. Williams offers majors in more than 25 academic disciplines and all courses are founded upon a Judeo-Christian worldview. In...

North Arkansas College is a 2-year community college with three campuses and a distance learning center serving a six county area. In addition to 11 associate degree- and certificate-granting fields of study, Northark also partners with area...

With campus a short drive from both Hot Springs National Park and Ouachita National Forest, National Park College is a 2-year community college in central Arkansas. NPC offers degrees and certificates in over 30 academic fields of study. As befitting...

Southern Arkansas University is a 4-year institution with a main campus in Magnolia. SAU offers a variety of majors, including the only computer game and animation design program in the state, and also features an Honors College for enhanced academic...

Featuring the state’s lowest tuition cost, Arkansas Northeastern College is a 2-year community college with three campus locations. Arkansas Northeastern is home to three academic divisions in Allied Health, Allied Technologies, and Arts & Sciences...

Black River Technical College is a 2-year technical and community college in northeast Arkansas. BRTC is home to eight academic departments hosting 35 degree and certificate-granting programs. The college’s Basic Police Training, Crime Scene...

Ecclesia College is a private, Christ-centered institution established in Springdale, Arkansas. The college offers associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs in areas of study including Arts, Biblical Studies, Leadership, Business Administration...

Ozarka College is a 2-year community college with a main campus and three extension sites in northern Arkansas. Ozarka confers associate degrees in 17 fields of study in addition to 20 certificate programs. The college’s Aviation Department holds...

Southern Arkansas University Tech is a 2-year community college featuring an emphasis on technical subjects. SAU Tech offers degree and certificate programs in 20 academic divisions and six associate degrees are available entirely online. In addition...

Created by a merger of Southern Arkansas University and Oil Belt Technical College, South Arkansas Community College is a 2-year institution with two campuses. SouthArk is home to three academic departments conferring degrees and certificates in 22...

Arkansas State University-Newport is a 2-year community college with three campuses in northeast Arkansas. ASUN is home to four academic departments hosting degree and certificate-granting programs of study in technical and business fields. Students...

Featuring a campus nestled in the Ozark Mountains, Arkansas State University in Mountain Home is a 2-year community college in northern Arkansas. ASUMH is home to Schools of Business, Health Sciences, and Arts & Sciences offering 24 degree- and...

Named for a nearby river and mountain range, the College of the Ouachitas is a 2-year community college in central Arkansas. COTO is home to four departments granting associate degrees in various fields of study as well as 18 certificate programs and...

Crowley’s Ridge College is a Christian liberal arts institution affiliated with the Churches of Christ. Although nominally a Christian school, CRC admits students of all faiths. CRC confers bachelor’s degrees in 11 fields of study including Biblical...

Originally opened as Arkansas’ second vocational school, the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton is a 2-year institution in the central part of the state. In addition to its degree and certificate programs, UACCM’s workforce...

East Arkansas Community College is a 2-year college with a main campus and extension site in the Arkansas Delta region. EACC is home to 26 degree and certificate-granting academic programs. For students interested in the fine and performing arts, the...

Originally founded as a vocational technical school, Southeast Arkansas College is a 2-year community college serving a six county area. SEARK offers degrees and certificates in 22 technical studies as well as General Studies and Nursing and Allied...

Baptist Health College - Little Rock is a private, Christ-centered institution established in Arizona. The college offers certificates, associate’s degrees, and bachelor’s degrees in nine areas of study, including Sleep Technology, Practical Nursing...

Established in 1996, the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is a public, 2-year institution with two campuses located in Hempstead and Miller County. UAHT offers nearly 60 diploma, certificate, and associate’s degree programs, including several...

Established in 1991, the University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville is a public, 2-year institution located in Independence County. The college offers over 40 associate’s degree and certificate programs as well as over 60 2+2 programs in...

Originally founded as a vocational school, Arkansas State University Mid-South is a 2-year community college in eastern Arkansas. ASU Mid-South offers degrees and certificates in 15 academic programs. In addition to classroom space, the ASU Mid-South...

With a main campus nestled in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, the University of Arkansas Cossatot Community College is a 2-year college with four campus locations. UAC confers degrees and certificates in more than 24 fields of study. For...

Established in 1965, Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is a public, 2-year institution with campuses located in DeWitt, Helena-West Helena, and Stuttgart. PCC offers over 20 associate’s degree-level fields of study, over 30...

Founded by the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Shorter College is a Christian college in the Little Rock metro area and one of America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities. As the only 2-year HBCU in the United States, Shorter grants...

The Jefferson Regional Medical Center School of Nursing is a nurse training academy in central Arkansas. JRMC SoN offers a 17-month associate degree in Nursing program commencing twice per year in January and June. All Nursing students are required...

The University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain is a public, 2-year institution with campuses located in Mena, Mount Ida, and Waldron, Arkansas. As an institution catering to both academic and career-technical students, UA Rich Mountain...

Remington College-Little Rock is a technical and vocational school and a campus of the Remington College system in the Arkansas state capitol. The Little Rock campus offers a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and three associate degrees in...

The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education is a health sciences institution in western Arkansas dedicated to providing medical services for underserved communities. The ACHE campus is home to the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine, featuring a 4...