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36 Colleges
$25,527 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$20,924 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In 2021, 2,913 students received a nursing degree from a college in Arkansas, making it rank #32 in terms of graduations. Arkansas colleges offer students average in-student tuition of $6,382 per year, while students attending fron out-of-state may pay something more like $9,644 per year.

An estimated 27% of college students in Arkansas take out loans, with the average loan amount being $5,231 per year.

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#1

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
$9,617 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
31% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,899 students at UA Little Rock in total, 6,568 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 3,541 are full-time. For undergraduates at UA Little Rock, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

Approximately 31% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,154 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $40,040 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$7,754 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
49% Freshmen Loans

There are 13,106 students at A-State in total, 8,486 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 5,836 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at A-State is 4.4 years.

49% of A-State students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,592 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $38,944 during the early-career years.

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#3

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
$9,748 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
40% Freshmen Loans

There are 22,825 undergraduates at UARK, of which 20,252 are full-time, and there are 27,562 students altogether. The freshman retention rate at UARK is 86%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

Roughly 40% of students at UARK take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,350 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UARK is $49,686.

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Public Public vs. Private
$8,868 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 2,907 students at UAMS in total, 859 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 639 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $66,491 during the early-career years.

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#5

University of Central Arkansas

Conway, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
$10,118 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
52% Freshmen Loans

There are 10,335 students at UCA in total, 8,615 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 7,301 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UCA is 4.4 years.

52% of UCA students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,198 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $36,670 during the early-career years.

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#6

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
$8,508 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
44% Freshmen Loans

There are 10,829 students at ATU in total, 10,110 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 6,227 are full-time. It takes the average ATU undergraduate about 4.5 years to complete their degree.

44% of ATU students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,707 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,638 during the early-career years.

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#7

Baptist Health College - Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$13,593 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 603 full-time undergraduates at BHCLR, and 661 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from BHCLR is $53,393.

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#8

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
$6,906 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
28% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,830 undergraduates at UAFS, of which 3,811 are full-time, and there are 5,887 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UAFS is 4.6 years.

Approximately 28% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,876 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,925 during the early-career years.

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#9

NorthWest Arkansas Community College

Bentonville, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
$4,566 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
20% Freshmen Loans

There are 7,411 students at NWACC in total, 2,014 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Roughly 20% of students at NWACC take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,722 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,242 during the early-career years.

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#10

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
$7,572 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
45% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,626 undergraduates at Henderson State University, of which 2,334 are full-time, and there are 3,163 students altogether. For undergraduates at Henderson State University, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

Approximately 45% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,321 a year.

Students who graduate from Henderson State University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,194 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#11

Harding University

Searcy, Arkansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$24,888 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
47% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Harding University is 4,617, of which 3,572 students are undergraduates and of those, 3,294 are full-time. For undergraduates at Harding, the average graduation time is 4.3 years.

Roughly 47% of students at Harding take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,837 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Harding is $43,555.

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Public Public vs. Private
$3,120 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
13% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Arkansas State University - Newport is 1,941, which includes 767 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Roughly 13% of students at ASUN take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,190 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $34,583 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$3,918 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
5% Freshmen Loans

There are 628 full-time undergraduates at UACCB, and 1,224 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

5% of UACCB students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $3,856 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UACCB is $32,636.

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Public Public vs. Private
$3,568 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
13% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Arkansas State University Three Rivers is 1,243, which includes 292 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Approximately 13% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,104 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from ASU Three Rivers is $33,365.

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#15

North Arkansas College

Harrison, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
$3,816 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
6% Freshmen Loans

There are 776 full-time undergraduates at Northark, and 1,604 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

6% of Northark students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,813 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Northark is $31,671.

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#16

South Arkansas Community College

El Dorado, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
$3,540 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
13% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,253 students at SouthArk in total, 530 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

13% of SouthArk students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,783 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $30,240 during the early-career years.

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#17

National Park College

Hot Springs, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
$6,050 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
23% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,912 students at National Park College in total, 1,181 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

23% of National Park College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,677 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $28,337 during the early-career years.

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#18

Black River Technical College

Pocahontas, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
$4,584 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
8% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,350 students at Black River Technical College in total, 768 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Roughly 8% of students at Black River Technical College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,434 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $31,263 during the early-career years.

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#19

Ozarka College

Melbourne, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
$3,820 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
15% Freshmen Loans

There are 522 full-time undergraduates at Ozarka College, and 1,033 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Roughly 15% of students at Ozarka College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,462 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Ozarka College is $28,145.

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Public Public vs. Private
$3,880 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
1% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,211 students at UA Hope-Texarkana in total, 506 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Roughly 1% of students at UA Hope-Texarkana take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,000 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UA Hope-Texarkana is $30,007.

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Public Public vs. Private
$3,744 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
7% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton is 1,836, which includes 1,060 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

7% of UACCM students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,289 a year.

Students who graduate from UACCM with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $32,571 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Public Public vs. Private
$9,820 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
48% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,447 undergraduates at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus, of which 2,950 are full-time, and there are 4,432 students altogether. For undergraduates at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

48% of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,949 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is $37,008.

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#23

Arkansas State University - Mountain Home

Mountain Home, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
$3,168 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
6% Freshmen Loans

There are 519 full-time undergraduates at ASUMH, and 1,271 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

6% of ASUMH students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $3,905 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from ASUMH is $34,640.

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#24

John Brown University

Siloam Springs, Arkansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$30,832 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
47% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at John Brown University is 2,343, of which 1,820 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,326 are full-time. For undergraduates at JBU, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

Approximately 47% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,902 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from JBU is $46,114.

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#25

University of Arkansas at Monticello

Monticello, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
$8,868 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
46% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,645 students at UAM in total, 2,352 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,692 are full-time. For undergraduates at UAM, the average graduation time is 4.7 years.

Roughly 46% of students at UAM take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,602 a year.

Students who graduate from UAM with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $31,332 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Other Arkansas Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
27 Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas 24
27 Arkansas Northeastern College 24
29 University of Arkansas Rich Mountain 22
30 East Arkansas Community College 21
31 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 18
32 Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas 14
33 Southeast Arkansas College 7
34 Ouachita Baptist University 1
35 Arkansas State University - Beebe 0
35 Southern Arkansas University Tech 0

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