Top Colleges in Arkansas Tuition Comparison
The average undergraduate tuition & fees of Top Colleges in Arkansas is $8,857 for state residents and $24,756 for out-of-state students in the academic year 2023-2024. Hendrix College has the most expensive tuition & fees of $36,650 and Arkansas State University has the lowest rates of $13,826.
The average graduate tuition & fees of Top Colleges in Arkansas is $8,515 for state residents and $16,760 for out-of-state students in the academic year 2023-2024. Hendrix College has the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $36,650 and Arkansas Tech University has the lowest graduate tuition rates of $7,546.
The following table compares the tuition and important academic & admission facts between Top Colleges in Arkansas.
| Rank | School Name | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Average Salary after 10 years of graduation | Acceptance Rate | SAT/ACT Scores | Student Population | Graduation Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |||||||
| 65 | Harding UniversitySearcy, AR Private, four-years | $24,888 | $13,684 | $47,000 | 45.12% | 1,160 SAT 24 ACT |
4,805 | 69% | ||
| 155 | University of ArkansasFayetteville, AR Public, four-years | $9,748 | $28,772 | $12,160 | $30,220 | $52,700 | 78.93% | 1,110 SAT 24 ACT |
30,936 | 69% |
| 178 | Arkansas State UniversityJonesboro, AR Public, four-years | $7,754 | $13,826 | $6,980 | $12,416 | $36,600 | 69.51% | 1,100 SAT 22 ACT |
13,190 | 52% |
| 295 | Hendrix CollegeConway, AR Private, four-years | $36,650 | $36,650 | $44,500 | 60.28% | 1,230 SAT 26 ACT |
1,144 | 68% | ||
| 481 | Lyon CollegeBatesville, AR Private, four-years | $31,000 | $9,840 | $44,800 | 59.84% | - | 496 | 38% | ||
| 509 | Southern Arkansas University Main CampusMagnolia, AR Public, four-years | $9,820 | $15,400 | $7,236 | $10,440 | $39,000 | 63.61% | 1,070 SAT 21 ACT |
5,094 | 44% |
| 561 | Ouachita Baptist UniversityArkadelphia, AR Private, four-years | $32,480 | $17,188 | $46,000 | 72.32% | 1,110 SAT 24 ACT |
1,784 | 65% | ||
| 625 | John Brown UniversitySiloam Springs, AR Private, four-years | $30,832 | $14,520 | $55,400 | 56.64% | 1,210 SAT 25 ACT |
2,326 | 71% | ||
| 764 | Arkansas Tech UniversityRussellville, AR Public, four-years | $8,508 | $14,502 | $7,170 | $7,546 | $38,600 | 94.39% | 1,100 SAT 21 ACT |
9,445 | 48% |
| 900 | University of Arkansas at Little RockLittle Rock, AR Public, four-years | $8,455 | $19,210 | $7,684 | $15,100 | $39,500 | 61.46% | 1,080 SAT 21 ACT |
8,197 | 41% |
| Average | $8,857 | $24,756 | $8,515 | $16,760 | $44,410 | 66% | 1,130 | 7,742 | 57% | |
