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Colleges and universities in Arkansas

Arkansas has 78 colleges and universities in our directory (35 public, 19 private nonprofit, 24 for-profit). Together they enroll about 164,585 students. 43 offer programs that can be completed online.

Cities with the most schools: Little Rock (12), North Little Rock (5), Pine Bluff (5), Conway (4), Fort Smith (4), Hot Springs (3), Springdale (3), Arkadelphia (2), Batesville (2), El Dorado (2), Fayetteville (2), Jacksonville (2)

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Showing 1–24 of 78 schools

UA
Public

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

Students
33,610
Retention
86%
Programs
157
Awards 2024-25
7,875
CampusOnlineHybrid
MarketingFinanceRegistered Nursing +154
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ASU
Public
Students
15,726
Retention
78%
Programs
146
Awards 2024-25
6,000
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesElementary and Middle School Administration/PrincipalshipRegistered Nursing +143
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UCA
Public
Students
10,112
Retention
73%
Programs
93
Awards 2024-25
2,405
CampusOnlineHybrid
Psychology, GeneralRegistered NursingBusiness/Commerce +90
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ATU
Public

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR

Students
8,746
Retention
74%
Programs
139
Awards 2024-25
5,299
CampusOnlineHybrid
General StudiesBusiness Administration and ManagementOrganizational Leadership +136
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NAC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
8,412
Retention
62%
Programs
56
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesAllied Health and Medical Assisting Services, OtherHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences +53
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UAG
Public
Admission
Open
Students
5,646
Retention
30%
Programs
28
Online
Business Administration and ManagementElectrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianComputer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance +25
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UAS
Public
Students
5,496
Retention
70%
Programs
71
Awards 2024-25
1,607
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesGeneral StudiesBusiness Administration and Management +68
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SAU
Public
Students
4,732
Retention
66%
Programs
61
Awards 2024-25
1,838
CampusOnlineHybrid
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralGeneral StudiesBusiness/Commerce +58
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HU
Private nonprofit

Harding University

Searcy, AR

Students
4,696
Retention
86%
Programs
123
Awards 2024-25
1,244
CampusOnlineHybrid
Elementary Education and TeachingRegistered NursingAccounting +120
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UAT
Public
Admission
Open
Students
4,478
Retention
56%
Programs
56
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesHealth Services/Allied Health/Health SciencesCulinary Arts/Chef Training +53
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ASU
Public
Admission
Open
Students
3,277
Retention
62%
Programs
38
CampusOnlineHybrid
General StudiesHealth/Medical Preparatory Programs, OtherTeacher Education, Multiple Levels +35
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UAM
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,856
Retention
72%
Programs
60
CampusOnlineHybrid
Secondary Education and TeachingWelding TechnologyMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other +57
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JBU
Private nonprofit

John Brown University

Siloam Springs, AR

Students
2,350
Retention
81%
Programs
55
Awards 2024-25
441
CampusOnlineHybrid
Mental Health Counseling/CounselorBusiness Administration and ManagementPsychology, General +52
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NAC
Public

North Arkansas College

Harrison, AR

Admission
Open
Students
2,089
Retention
54%
Programs
56
CampusOnlineHybrid
Construction Trades, OtherLiberal Arts and SciencesWelding Technology +53
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HSU
Public

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, AR

Admission
Open
Students
2,055
Retention
62%
Programs
82
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business/CommerceRegistered NursingTeaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor +79
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UAP
Public
Students
2,005
Retention
64%
Programs
42
Awards 2024-25
343
CampusOnlineHybrid
BiologyBusiness Administration and ManagementAgricultural Production Operations +39
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ASU
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,868
Retention
59%
Programs
37
CampusOnlineHybrid
Health Services/Allied Health/Health SciencesLiberal Arts and SciencesTruck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor +34
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OBU
Private nonprofit

Ouachita Baptist University

Arkadelphia, AR

Students
1,858
Retention
83%
Programs
74
Awards 2024-25
441
CampusOnlineHybrid
BiologyFinanceCommunication +71
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NPC
Public

National Park College

Hot Springs, AR

Admission
Open
Students
1,805
Retention
51%
Programs
33
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesWelding TechnologyAutomobile +30
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BRT
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,705
Retention
57%
Programs
37
CampusOnlineHybrid
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, OtherGeneral StudiesWelding Technology +34
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