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36 Colleges
$24,439 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$20,036 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 $6,110 per year, while students attending fron out-of-state may pay something more like $9,327 per year.

An estimated 33% of college students in Arkansas take out loans, with the average loan amount being $5,009 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
$9,512 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
46% 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.

About 58% of students who apply get accepted. Around 36% of accepted students are men, and 64% are women.

Approximately 46% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,929 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,046 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$7,456 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
54% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Arkansas State University - Main Campus is 13,106, of which 8,486 students are undergraduates and of those, 5,836 are full-time. It takes the average A-State undergraduate about 4.4 years to complete their degree.

About 63% of students who apply get accepted. Around 38% of accepted students are men, and 62% are women.

Roughly 54% of students at A-State take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,631 a year. A-State has a 1.2% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from A-State is $35,019.

#3

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
$9,656 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
40% Freshmen Loans

There are 27,562 students at UARK in total, 22,825 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 20,252 are full-time. For undergraduates at UARK, the average graduation time is 4.3 years.

About 83% of students who apply get accepted. Around 39% of accepted students are men, and 61% are women.

40% of UARK students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,864 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from UARK with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $46,655 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
$8,596 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is 2,907, of which 859 students are undergraduates and of those, 639 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UAMS is $63,466.

#5

University of Central Arkansas

Conway, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
$9,778 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
51% Freshmen Loans

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

Around 92% of students who apply get accepted. Around 35% of accepted students are men, and 65% are women.

51% of UCA students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,993 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.9% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UCA is $35,983.

#6

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
$8,071 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.

Around 94% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 40% are men and 60% are women.

Roughly 44% of students at ATU take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,728 a year. ATU has a 1.6% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from ATU is $34,118.

#7

Baptist Health College - Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$12,938 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
100% Freshmen Loans

There are 603 full-time undergraduates at BHCLR, and 661 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

100% of BHCLR students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $1,967 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $52,094 during the early-career years.

#8

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
$6,418 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
34% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,830 undergraduates at UAFS, of which 3,811 are full-time, and there are 5,887 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

34% of UAFS students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,122 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,783 during the early-career years.

#9

NorthWest Arkansas Community College

Bentonville, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
$4,450 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
17% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at NorthWest Arkansas Community College is 7,411, which includes 2,014 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Approximately 17% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,548 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from NWACC is $33,387.

#10

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
$7,560 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
74% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,163 students at Henderson State University in total, 2,626 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,334 are full-time. It takes the average Henderson State University undergraduate about 4.5 years to complete their degree.

About 75% of students who apply get accepted. Around 35% of accepted students are men, and 65% are women.

74% of Henderson State University students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,328 a year. Henderson State University has a 2.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Henderson State University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $34,313 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#11

Harding University

Searcy, Arkansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$23,148 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
46% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,572 undergraduates at Harding, of which 3,294 are full-time, and there are 4,617 students altogether. It takes the average Harding undergraduate about 4.3 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 54%. Around 41% of accepted students are men, and 59% are women.

Approximately 46% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,026 a year. Harding has a 1.0% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Harding with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $43,030 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
$2,952 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 12 to 1.

13% of ASUN students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,119 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $38,625 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$3,126 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
5% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville is 1,224, which includes 628 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Roughly 5% of students at UACCB take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $3,675 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UACCB is $28,101.

Public Public vs. Private
$3,356 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
19% Freshmen Loans

There are 292 full-time undergraduates at ASU Three Rivers, and 1,243 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

19% of ASU Three Rivers students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,912 a year. ASU Three Rivers has a 0.5% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from ASU Three Rivers with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $30,234 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#15

North Arkansas College

Harrison, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
$3,408 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
9% Freshmen Loans

There are 776 full-time undergraduates at Northark, and 1,604 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Approximately 9% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $3,918 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 6.0% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Northark is $28,508.

#16

South Arkansas Community College

El Dorado, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
$3,324 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
9% 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.

Roughly 9% of students at SouthArk take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $3,588 a year. SouthArk has a 3.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $27,985 during the early-career years.

#17

National Park College

Hot Springs, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
$5,650 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
24% 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 15 to 1.

Approximately 24% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,347 a year. National Park College has a 3.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $25,250 during the early-career years.

#18

Black River Technical College

Pocahontas, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
$4,440 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
10% Freshmen Loans

There are 768 full-time undergraduates at Black River Technical College, and 1,350 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Approximately 10% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,215 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Black River Technical College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $27,424 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#19

Ozarka College

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

There are 1,033 students at Ozarka College in total, 522 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Approximately 15% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,287 a year. The student loan default rate of 7.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Ozarka College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $24,629 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
$3,580 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 506 full-time undergraduates at UA Hope-Texarkana, and 1,211 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

This school’s student loan default rate of 9.0% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $28,044 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$3,576 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
8% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,836 students at UACCM in total, 1,060 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Around 100% of students who apply get accepted. Around 42% of accepted students are men, and 54% are women.

8% of UACCM students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,532 a year. UACCM has a 0.2% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from UACCM with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $30,393 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
$9,580 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
52% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,432 students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus in total, 3,447 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,950 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

About 63% of students who apply get accepted. Around 40% of accepted students are men, and 59% are women.

Approximately 52% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,599 a year. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus has a 6.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is $34,612.

#23

Arkansas State University - Mountain Home

Mountain Home, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
$3,024 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
4% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Arkansas State University - Mountain Home is 1,271, which includes 519 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Approximately 4% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,308 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 7.3% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $28,580 during the early-career years.

#24

John Brown University

Siloam Springs, Arkansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$29,720 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. It takes the average JBU undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

About 53% of students who apply get accepted. Around 40% of accepted students are men, and 60% are women.

47% of JBU students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,172 a year. JBU has a 0.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from JBU is $43,323.

#25

University of Arkansas at Monticello

Monticello, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
$8,431 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
47% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Arkansas at Monticello is 2,645, of which 2,352 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,692 are full-time. It takes the average UAM undergraduate about 4.7 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 47% of students at UAM take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,738 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from UAM with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $28,333 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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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