The state of Arkansas has over 40 institutions of higher education including 10 four-year universities, 22 two-year colleges, 12 private universities, and 1 academic health center. About half of the colleges and universities in Arkansas are publicly funded.
Below you will find the list of the 7 best universities in Arkansas.
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University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas was founded in 1871. It is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Fayetteville, Arkansas. University of Arkansas (U of A) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. The university ranks 147 in the country rank and at 356 in the world.
University of Central Arkansas
Founded in 1907, as the Arkansas State Normal School, the University of Central Arkansas (Central Arkansas or UCA) was only established in January 1975. It is one of the oldest universities in the U.S. state of Arkansas. It is located in Conway, Arkansas. The university is known for programs in business, education, nursing, performing arts, physical therapy, and psychology. With a current total enrollment of 10,870 students (Fall 2019), the university is one of the largest universities in the state. The university offers over 150 undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university. It provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. UA Little Rock prepares more than 9,000 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock’s thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state’s growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.
Arkansas State University
Founded in 1909, Arkansas State University is the second-largest university in Arkansas in terms of enrollment. It is a public research university, It covers an area of 1376 acres. The main campus of the university is located in Jonesboro, Arkansas. ASU provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is a public medical school located in Little Rock, Arkansas. It was found in 1879. It is part of the University of Arkansas System and consists of six colleges including the graduate school, seven institutes, several research centers, a statewide network of community education centers, and the UAMS Medical Center.
Harding University
Harding University was founded in 1924. It’s a private institution. The main campus is in Searcy, Arkansas. It is the largest private university in the state. The campus size is 350 acres. Harding University’s ranking in the 2021 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #249. Its tuition and fees are $21,540. It is one of the several institutions of higher learning associated with the Churches of Christ.
Hendrix College
Hendrix College is a private institution that was founded in 1876. The setting of the university is Suburban. Hendrix College is located in Conway, Arkansas It is a small liberal arts school, that’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,109. Hendrix College’s ranking in the 2021 edition of Best Colleges is National Liberal Arts Colleges, #93.