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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 49–72 of 78 schools

SC
Private nonprofit

Shorter College

N Little Rock, AR

Admission
Open
Students
287
Retention
39%
Programs
6
CampusHybrid
EntrepreneurshipGeneral StudiesChristian Studies +3
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CAH
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
245
Retention
59%
Programs
4
Campus
CosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist +1
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CRC
Private nonprofit

Crowley's Ridge College

Paragould, AR

Admission
Open
Students
241
Retention
54%
Programs
8
CampusHybrid
Business Administration, Management and Operations, OtherPhysical Education Teaching and CoachingGeneral Studies +5
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NTI
Public
Admission
Open
Students
206
Retention
59%
Programs
9
Campus
Welding TechnologyLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingAutomobile +6
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CCC
Private nonprofit

Champion Christian College

Hot Springs, AR

Admission
Open
Students
146
Retention
35%
Programs
3
CampusOnlineHybrid
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherChristian StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences
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ATS
Private for-profit

Arkansas Technical School

North Little Rock, AR

Admission
Open
Students
123
Retention
50%
Programs
5
Campus
BarberingCosmetologyCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor +2
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APC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
115
Retention
100%
Programs
4
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetologyNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist +1
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EC
Private nonprofit

Ecclesia College

Springdale, AR

Students
111
Retention
48%
Programs
9
Awards 2024-25
37
CampusOnlineHybrid
General StudiesSport and Fitness Administration/ManagementCounseling Psychology +6
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ABS
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
106
Retention
43%
Programs
4
Campus
CosmetologyNail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist +1
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SPA
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
106
Retention
89%
Programs
3
Campus
CosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
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DBS
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
95
Retention
100%
Programs
2
Campus
BarberingCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
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AWA
Private for-profit

Arkansas Welding Academy

Jacksonville, AR

Admission
Open
Students
73
Retention
98%
Programs
1
Campus
Welding Technology
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ABC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
66
Retention
87%
Programs
2
Campus
CosmetologyCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
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ABC
Private for-profit

Arkansas Beauty College

Russellville, AR

Admission
Open
Students
61
Retention
93%
Programs
3
Campus
CosmetologyNail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
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SBC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
54
Retention
80%
Programs
3
Campus
CosmetologyNail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
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ASS
Private for-profit

Academy of Salon and Spa

Fort Smith, AR

Admission
Open
Students
52
Retention
78%
Programs
3
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetologyCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
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WBC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
43
Retention
80%
Programs
2
Campus
BarberingCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
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UAC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
42
Retention
92%
Programs
3
Campus
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail InstructorAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
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GBC
Private for-profit

GoodFellas Barber College

Little Rock, AR

Admission
Open
Students
32
Retention
86%
Programs
2
Campus
BarberingCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
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