Lens covers 7 four-year colleges in Arkansas, 6 public and 1 private. They range from Hendrix College (1,100 undergraduates) to University of Arkansas (28,677). Acceptance rates run from 41% to 96%, and 6 of the 7 admit at least half of applicants.
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The 7 four-year colleges in Arkansas
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State University | Jonesboro | 9,110 | 82% | $8,090 in-state · $14,522 out-of-state |
| Arkansas Tech University | Russellville | 5,388 | 96% | $8,674 in-state · $14,668 out-of-state |
| Hendrix College | Conway | 1,100 | 56% | $38,200 |
| University of Arkansas | Fayetteville | 28,677 | 74% | $10,104 in-state · $29,966 out-of-state |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Little Rock | 4,949 | 59% | $9,748 in-state · $22,158 out-of-state |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | Pine Bluff | 1,807 | 41% | $9,412 in-state · $17,992 out-of-state |
| University of Central Arkansas | Conway | 7,762 | 89% | $10,523 in-state · $18,023 out-of-state |
Sources: IPEDS (fall 2024 enrollment and admissions); College Scorecard (published tuition and fees before aid, about 2023–24). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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FAQ
Which four-year colleges in Arkansas admit at least half of applicants? 6 of the 7: Arkansas State University, Arkansas Tech University, Hendrix College, University of Arkansas, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, University of Central Arkansas (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest four-year colleges in Arkansas? University of Arkansas is the largest, with 28,677 undergraduates, and Hendrix College is the smallest, with 1,100 (fall 2024).
How many four-year colleges in Arkansas are public? 6 of the 7 are public and 1 are private.
Where these numbers come from
Lens covers the 850 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges that receive the most applications, so some smaller colleges are not listed. Enrollment, acceptance rates and degrees come from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education, fall 2024); published prices from the College Scorecard. Each college's page lists its own sources. See the data behind Lens.