Find out which Arkansas schools are the most popular among students.
By Ashley Henshaw | November 05, 2014Arkansas has plenty of options when it comes to large colleges. But what makes these schools popular? And how much does it cost to attend? Check out the eight most popular colleges in Arkansas and what these schools have to offer as far as academics and campus culture.
8. NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Type of College: Community college
Enrollment: 6,470
Cost: $2,488 (in-state), $3,376 (out-of-state)
Best Program: Nursing
Fun Fact: NWACC offers study aboard and distance learning programs.
7. University of Arkansas, Fort Smith
Type of College: Public university
Enrollment: 6,611
Cost: $4,060 (in-state), $8,950 (out-of-state)
Best Programs: Science and technology – UAFS partners with organizations like the Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Department of Energy to provide students with real-world experience.
Fun Fact: Students from “border states” – Oklahoma, Missouri, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas – qualify for the in-state tuition rate.
6. Arkansas Tech University
Type of College: Public university
Enrollment: 7,476
Cost: $4,154 (in-state), $7,826 (out-of-state)
Best Programs: Natural and health sciences – ATU offers 10 different bachelor degrees in this area
Fun Fact: The majority of classes at ATU are recorded and accessible online.
5. Pulaski Technical College
Type of College: Technical college
Enrollment: 8,768
Cost: $2,520 (in-state), $3,990 (out-of-state)
Best Programs: Business, information technology and healthcare
Fun Fact: Pulaski Tech has seven locations throughout central Arkansas. About 97 percent of graduates are employed within six months of graduation or continuing education.
4. Arkansas State University
Type of College: Public university
Enrollment: 11,130
Cost: $6,010 (in-state), $13,390 (out-of-state)
Best Program: 20% of students at ASU are enrolled in the education program.
Fun Fact: ASU offers over 180 evening classes and 130 online classes.
3. University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Type of College: Public university
Enrollment: 12,135
Cost: $5,725 (in-state), $13,217 (out-of-state)
Best Programs: Health-related programs and education
Fun Fact: UALR has lots of financial aid options, including scholarships for freshman, transfer and out-of-state students.
2. University of Central Arkansas
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Enrollment: 12,619
Cost: $6,025 (in-state), $10,720 (out-of-state)
Best Programs: Health-related professions, biology, psychology, nursing and education
Fun Fact: UCA offers three residential colleges where students experience co-education living and learning.
1. University of Arkansas
Type of College: Public university
Enrollment: 18,648
Cost: $6,038 (in-state), $14,492 (out-of-state)
Best Programs: Business, management, marketing and related support services – 24 percent of students at this school are enrolled in one of these programs.
Fun Fact: Bill and Hilary Clinton have both taught in the University of Arkansas’ law school.
Quick Tips
- Although only a few are listed here, keep in mind that the University of Arkansas System actually has six campuses throughout the state.
- Arkansas has numerous private institutions which are affiliated with the Baptist faith.
- Take time to look up available Arkansas scholarships, grants and student loans while you’re looking at different colleges in the state.
Stats source: CollegeStats.
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