23 Arkansas colleges have graduate programs - 12 public and 11 private schools.
The 2025 average graduate tuition & fees of Arkansas graduate schools is $11,636 for Arkansas residents and $14,961 for out-of-state students. A total of 25,456 graduate students enrolled in Arkansas graduate schools (1,157 in average).
The following table shows the 2025 average academic statistics for Arkansas graduate schools.
| Number of Graduate Schools | 23 Graduate Schools (12 public, 11 private) |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $11,636 Arkansas Residents $14,961 out-of-state Students |
| Student Population | Total 25,456 (1,157 on average) |
| Online Student Population | Total 14,380 (799 on average) in 20 schools offering online classes) |
| Average Number of Graduate Programs Offered | 21 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15.32 to 1 |
The 2025 average graduate tuition & fees of the schools is $11,636 for Arkansas residents and $14,961 for out-of-state students. The following table compares the Arkansas Graduate Schools with key statistics by ranking.
| Name | Tuition & Fees (In-State) | Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State) | Graduate Student Population | Graduate Programs Offered | Student to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas at Little RockLittle Rock, AR | $7,915 | $15,547 | 2,277 | 43 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesLittle Rock, AR | $12,460 | $21,505 | 1,896 | 34 Programs | 16 to 1 |
| Lyon CollegeBatesville, AR | - | $9,840 | 2 | 1 Programs | 11 to 1 |
| University of ArkansasFayetteville, AR | $12,470 | $30,892 | 4,751 | 132 Programs | 20 to 1 |
| University of Arkansas at Pine BluffPine Bluff, AR | $9,076 | $17,257 | 188 | 11 Programs | 12 to 1 |
| Arkansas State UniversityJonesboro, AR | $7,322 | $13,028 | 5,741 | 62 Programs | 17 to 1 |
| Arkansas Tech UniversityRussellville, AR | $7,670 | $7,670 | 601 | 27 Programs | 17 to 1 |
| University of Arkansas at MonticelloMonticello, AR | $9,834 | $15,606 | 399 | 8 Programs | 12 to 1 |
| University of Central ArkansasConway, AR | $7,446 | $12,985 | 1,844 | 39 Programs | 15 to 1 |
| Harding UniversitySearcy, AR | - | $14,572 | 1,160 | 44 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| Henderson State UniversityArkadelphia, AR | $7,497 | $9,855 | 594 | 12 Programs | 14 to 1 |
| Hendrix CollegeConway, AR | $44,070 | $38,200 | 10 | 1 Programs | 11 to 1 |
| John Brown UniversitySiloam Springs, AR | $13,440 | $14,880 | 402 | 16 Programs | 15 to 1 |
| Ouachita Baptist UniversityArkadelphia, AR | - | $17,188 | 129 | 6 Programs | 14 to 1 |
| Philander Smith UniversityLittle Rock, AR | - | $21,600 | 25 | 1 Programs | 11 to 1 |
| Williams Baptist UniversityWalnut Ridge, AR | - | - | 22 | 1 Programs | 14 to 1 |
| Southern Arkansas University Main CampusMagnolia, AR | $7,380 | $10,656 | 1,648 | 17 Programs | 16 to 1 |
| University of Arkansas-Fort SmithFort Smith, AR | $8,022 | $12,324 | 37 | 2 Programs | 18 to 1 |
| University of Arkansas GranthamLIttle Rock, AR | $4,980 | $4,980 | 2,808 | 13 Programs | 20 to 1 |
| Ecclesia CollegeSpringdale, AR | $9,525 | $12,075 | - | 1 Programs | 10 to 1 |
| Strayer University-ArkansasLittle Rock, AR | $17,061 | $15,135 | 46 | 10 Programs | 47 to 1 |
| Arkansas Colleges of Health EducationFort Smith, AR | - | $8,240 | 870 | 5 Programs | - |
| Jackson Theological SeminaryNorth Little Rock, AR | - | $5,100 | 6 | 1 Programs | 1 to 1 |
| Average | $11,636 | $14,961 | 1,157 | 21.1739 Programs | 15.3182 to 1 |