2023 Best Bachelor's Degree Schools in Arkansas
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Bachelor's Degree Schools in Arkansas to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in Arkansas to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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Top Bachelor's Degree Schools in Arkansas
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Our analysis found University of Arkansas to be the best school for students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Arkansas. Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the large public school awarded 5,049 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in .
Students from Arkansas who attend UARK full time pay an average of $9,748 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $28,772.
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Out of the 13 schools in Arkansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Harding University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Harding is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Searcy, Arkansas. It awarded 736 bachelor’s degrees in .
The average tuition and fees at Harding is $24,888. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend John Brown University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arkansas list. JBU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 334 bachelor’s degrees in .
JBU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $30,832. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.
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Out of the 13 schools in Arkansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Ouachita Baptist University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Arkadelphia, Arkansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 413 students in .
If you want to attend Ouachita Baptist, expect to pay an average of $32,480 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Central Arkansas helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools in Arkansas. Located in Conway, Arkansas, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,632 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in .
Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $10,118 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UCA. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,258.
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University of Arkansas at Little Rock did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Little Rock, Arkansas, and it awarded 1,014 bachelor’s degrees in .
In-state students pay an average of $9,617 in tuition and fees if they attend UA Little Rock full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $22,067.
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Henderson State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree programs. Arkadelphia, Arkansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 479 students in .
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Henderson State University is $7,572. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,780.
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With a ranking of #8, Arkansas State University - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, the fairly large public school handed out 1,789 bachelor’s degree awards in .
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at A-State is $7,754. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,826.
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With a ranking of #9, University of Arkansas - Fort Smith did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. UAFS is a public institution located in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 712 bachelor’s degrees in .
Students from Arkansas who attend UAFS full time pay an average of $6,906 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,770.
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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ranked #10 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arkansas list. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is located in Magnolia, Arkansas and has a medium-sized student population. In , this school awarded 601 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $9,820 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,400.
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Arkansas Tech University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arkansas list. Located in Russellville, Arkansas, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,100 bachelor’s degree awards in .
In-state students pay an average of $8,508 in tuition and fees if they attend ATU full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,502.
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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. UAPB is located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and has a small student population. In , this school awarded 350 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $9,019 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UAPB. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,029.
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University of Arkansas at Monticello ranked #13 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arkansas list. Located in Monticello, Arkansas, the small public school awarded 264 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in .
In-state students pay an average of $8,868 in tuition and fees if they attend UAM full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,718.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 13 schools only.
References
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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