For the academic year 2022-2023, the average graduation rate of Arkansas 4-Year Colleges is 41.53%. Compared to last year's rate, the 2023 graduation rate increased by 8.32%.
Over the past 5 years, the graduation rate of Arkansas 4-Year Colleges has decreased by 7.85% from 45.07% to 41.53%. Of the 84 Arkansas 4-Year Colleges, 36 schools's graduation rate is higher than 5 years ago and 34 schools' rate is lower.
You can check 2023 graduation rate along with transfer-out and retention rate at Arkansas 4-Year Colleges graduation rate comparison table.
Comparison Table of Graduation Rate Changes for Arkansas 4-Year Colleges
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Graduation Rate Changes from 2017 to 2022 at Arkansas 4-Year Colleges | School Name | 2018-19 | 2019-20 | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 5-Year Average |
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University of Arkansas at Little RockLittle Rock, AR | 39.00% | 42.00%
3% | 41.00%
1% | 39.00%
2% | 41.00%
2% | 40.40% |
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University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesLittle Rock, AR | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00% |
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Arkansas Baptist CollegeLittle Rock, AR | 20.00% | 7.00%
13% | 12.00%
5% | 9.00%
3% | 8.00%
1% | 11.20% |
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Arkansas Beauty School-Little RockLittle Rock, AR | 75.00% | - | - | - | - | 75.00% |
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Arkansas Beauty CollegeRussellville, AR | 55.00% | - | - | - | - | 55.00% |
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Lyon CollegeBatesville, AR | 49.00% | 53.00%
4% | 42.00%
11% | 45.00%
3% | 38.00%
7% | 45.40% |
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Arkansas Technical SchoolNorth Little Rock, AR | 75.00% | - | - | - | - | 75.00% |
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University of ArkansasFayetteville, AR | 66.00% | 66.00% | 68.00%
2% | 69.00%
1% | 69.00% | 67.60% |
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University of Arkansas at Pine BluffPine Bluff, AR | 29.00% | 33.00%
4% | 38.00%
5% | 40.00%
2% | 41.00%
1% | 36.20% |
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Arkansas State University-BeebeBeebe, AR | 31.00% | 28.00%
3% | 41.00%
13% | 39.00%
2% | 38.00%
1% | 35.40% |
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Arkansas State UniversityJonesboro, AR | 48.00% | 53.00%
5% | 53.00% | 53.00% | 52.00%
1% | 51.80% |
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Arkansas Tech UniversityRussellville, AR | 41.00% | 38.00%
3% | 44.00%
6% | 45.00%
1% | 48.00%
3% | 43.20% |
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University of Arkansas at MonticelloMonticello, AR | 26.00% | 29.00%
3% | 35.00%
6% | 33.00%
2% | 38.00%
5% | 32.20% |
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Arthur's Beauty CollegeJacksonville, AR | 36.00% | - | - | - | - | 36.00% |
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Baptist Health College Little RockLittle Rock, AR | 20.00% | 58.00%
38% | 85.00%
27% | 33.00%
52% | 75.00%
42% | 54.20% |
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Black River Technical CollegePocahontas, AR | 33.00% | 27.00%
6% | 29.00%
2% | 31.00%
2% | 33.00%
2% | 30.60% |
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University of Central ArkansasConway, AR | 41.00% | 43.00%
2% | 45.00%
2% | 49.00%
4% | 50.00%
1% | 45.60% |
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Central Baptist CollegeConway, AR | 34.00% | 26.00%
8% | 38.00%
12% | 38.00% | 39.00%
1% | 35.00% |
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Cossatot Community College of the University of ArkansasDe Queen, AR | 44.00% | 41.00%
3% | 41.00% | 45.00%
4% | 45.00% | 43.20% |
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Crowley's Ridge CollegeParagould, AR | 44.00% | 22.00%
22% | 38.00%
16% | 23.00%
15% | 30.00%
7% | 31.40% |
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East Arkansas Community CollegeForrest City, AR | 30.00% | 38.00%
8% | 25.00%
13% | 40.00%
15% | 40.00% | 34.60% |
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Paul Mitchell the School-Little RockNorth Little Rock, AR | 66.00% | - | - | - | - | 66.00% |
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National Park CollegeHot Springs, AR | 24.00% | 31.00%
7% | 19.00%
12% | 26.00%
7% | 25.00%
1% | 25.00% |
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University of Arkansas Community College-BatesvilleBatesville, AR | 42.00% | 40.00%
2% | 52.00%
12% | 55.00%
3% | 61.00%
6% | 50.00% |
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Harding UniversitySearcy, AR | 67.00% | 68.00%
1% | 71.00%
3% | 67.00%
4% | 69.00%
2% | 68.40% |
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Henderson State UniversityArkadelphia, AR | 35.00% | 38.00%
3% | 34.00%
4% | 37.00%
3% | 39.00%
2% | 36.60% |
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Hendrix CollegeConway, AR | 71.00% | 70.00%
1% | 65.00%
5% | 72.00%
7% | 68.00%
4% | 69.20% |
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Hot Springs Beauty CollegeHot Springs, AR | 78.00% | - | - | - | - | 78.00% |
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Jefferson Regional School of NursingPine Bluff, AR | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00% |
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John Brown UniversitySiloam Springs, AR | 66.00% | 71.00%
5% | 64.00%
7% | 70.00%
6% | 71.00%
1% | 68.40% |
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Career Academy of Hair DesignSpringdale, AR | 58.00% | - | - | - | - | 58.00% |
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Academy of Salon and SpaFort Smith, AR | 23.00% | - | - | - | - | 23.00% |
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Arkansas State University Mid-SouthWest Memphis, AR | 13.00% | 23.00%
10% | 16.00%
7% | 33.00%
17% | 42.00%
9% | 25.40% |
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Arkansas Northeastern CollegeBlytheville, AR | 25.00% | 26.00%
1% | 27.00%
1% | 30.00%
3% | 41.00%
11% | 29.80% |
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New Tyler Barber College IncNorth Little Rock, AR | 77.00% | - | - | - | - | 77.00% |
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North Arkansas CollegeHarrison, AR | 31.00% | 23.00%
8% | 27.00%
4% | 28.00%
1% | 31.00%
3% | 28.00% |
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Northwest Technical InstituteSpringdale, AR | 65.00% | - | - | - | - | 65.00% |
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Ouachita Baptist UniversityArkadelphia, AR | 64.00% | 63.00%
1% | 60.00%
3% | 66.00%
6% | 65.00%
1% | 63.60% |
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Arkansas State University Three RiversMalvern, AR | 25.00% | 20.00%
5% | 30.00%
10% | 30.00% | 35.00%
5% | 28.00% |
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Ozarka CollegeMelbourne, AR | 38.00% | 56.00%
18% | 56.00% | 36.00%
20% | 46.00%
10% | 46.40% |
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University of the OzarksClarksville, AR | 50.00% | 52.00%
2% | 47.00%
5% | 48.00%
1% | 40.00%
8% | 47.40% |
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University of Arkansas Community College-MorriltonMorrilton, AR | 29.00% | 36.00%
7% | 37.00%
1% | 36.00%
1% | 35.00%
1% | 34.60% |
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Philander Smith CollegeLittle Rock, AR | 41.00% | 43.00%
2% | 33.00%
10% | 28.00%
5% | 30.00%
2% | 35.00% |
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Phillips Community College of the University of ArkansasHelena, AR | 45.00% | 45.00% | 40.00%
5% | 39.00%
1% | 46.00%
7% | 43.00% |
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Southeast Arkansas CollegePine Bluff, AR | 15.00% | 21.00%
6% | 19.00%
2% | 19.00% | 23.00%
4% | 19.40% |
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Professional Cosmetology Education CenterEl Dorado, AR | 73.00% | - | - | - | - | 73.00% |
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University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical CollegeNorth Little Rock, AR | 21.00% | 25.00%
4% | 24.00%
1% | 22.00%
2% | 22.00% | 22.80% |
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University of Arkansas Hope-TexarkanaHope, AR | 35.00% | 40.00%
5% | 37.00%
3% | 42.00%
5% | 41.00%
1% | 39.00% |
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University of Arkansas Community College Rich MountainMena, AR | 33.00% | 46.00%
13% | 51.00%
5% | 57.00%
6% | 57.00% | 48.80% |
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Paul Mitchell the School-ArkansasFayetteville, AR | 64.00% | - | - | - | - | 64.00% |
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Searcy Beauty CollegeSearcy, AR | 21.00% | - | - | - | - | 21.00% |
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Shorter CollegeN Little Rock, AR | - | 9.00% | 42.00%
33% | 11.00%
31% | 10.00%
1% | 18.00% |
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Williams Baptist UniversityWalnut Ridge, AR | 38.00% | 39.00%
1% | 37.00%
2% | 31.00%
6% | 44.00%
13% | 37.80% |
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South Arkansas Community CollegeEl Dorado, AR | 26.00% | 31.00%
5% | 20.00%
11% | 26.00%
6% | 28.00%
2% | 26.20% |
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Southern Arkansas University Main CampusMagnolia, AR | 41.00% | 43.00%
2% | 42.00%
1% | 40.00%
2% | 44.00%
4% | 42.00% |
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Southern Arkansas University TechCamden, AR | 83.00% | 61.00%
22% | 41.00%
20% | 47.00%
6% | 63.00%
16% | 59.00% |
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Velvatex College of Beauty CultureLittle Rock, AR | 71.00% | - | - | - | - | 71.00% |
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University of Arkansas-Fort SmithFort Smith, AR | 32.00% | 34.00%
2% | 31.00%
3% | 26.00%
5% | 42.00%
16% | 33.00% |
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NorthWest Arkansas Community CollegeBentonville, AR | 23.00% | 23.00% | 27.00%
4% | 22.00%
5% | 24.00%
2% | 23.80% |
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Arkansas State University-Mountain HomeMountain Home, AR | 44.00% | 52.00%
8% | 38.00%
14% | 47.00%
9% | 28.00%
19% | 41.80% |
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Arkansas State University-NewportNewport, AR | 20.00% | 26.00%
6% | 34.00%
8% | 37.00%
3% | 47.00%
10% | 32.80% |
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University of Arkansas GranthamLIttle Rock, AR | 24.00% | 21.00%
3% | 21.00% | 27.00%
6% | 24.00%
3% | 23.40% |
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Arthur's Beauty CollegeConway, AR | 61.00% | - | - | - | - | 61.00% |
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Ecclesia CollegeSpringdale, AR | 20.00% | 27.00%
7% | 25.00%
2% | 16.00%
9% | 26.00%
10% | 22.80% |
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Washington Barber College IncLittle Rock, AR | 67.00% | - | - | - | - | 67.00% |
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Strayer University-ArkansasLittle Rock, AR | - | - | 100.00% | - | - | 100.00% |
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The Salon Professional AcademySherwood, AR | 67.00% | - | - | - | - | 67.00% |
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Designer Barber & Stylist SchoolFt Smith, AR | 53.00% | - | - | - | - | 53.00% |
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New Beginnings Beauty AcademyPine Bluff, AR | 45.00% | - | - | - | - | 45.00% |
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River Valley School of MassageRussellville, AR | 60.00% | - | - | - | - | 60.00% |
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Academy of Professional CosmetologyRogers, AR | 55.00% | - | - | - | - | 55.00% |
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Arthur's Beauty CollegeJonesboro, AR | 41.00% | - | - | - | - | 41.00% |
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Northern Technical CollegePine Bluff, AR | 80.00% | - | - | - | - | 80.00% |
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Arkansas Welding AcademyJacksonville, AR | 100.00% | - | - | - | - | 100.00% |
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Champion Christian CollegeHot Springs, AR | 18.00% | - | - | - | - | 18.00% |
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GoodFellas Barber CollegeLittle Rock, AR | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00% |
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Designer Barber & Stylist School -Fort Smith, AR | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00% |
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Arkansas College of Barbering and Hair DesignLittle Rock, AR | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00% |
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Career Academy of Hair Design-Siloam SpringsSiloam Springs, AR | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00% |
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Career Academy of Hair Design-RogersRogers, AR | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00% |
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Career Academy of Hair Design-FayettevilleFayetteville, AR | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00% |
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Career Academy of Hair Design - Fort SmithFort Smith, AR | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00% |
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University of Arkansas Community College at Hope - TexarkanaTexarkana, AR | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00% |
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Jackson Theological SeminaryNorth Little Rock, AR | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00% |
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| Average | 45.07% | 38.45%
6.62% | 40.46%
2.01% | 38.34%
2.12% | 41.53%
3.19% | 40.77% |
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