Colleges in Arkansas

Nestled between the Mississippi River and the Ozark Mountains, from large cities to small towns, The Natural State offers students a little bit of everything.

There are 45 colleges in Arkansas, 33 public and 12 private, offering a wide range of programs and majors. Arkansas has both small schools (defined as less than 2000 students) and "very large" ones (10,000 or more students) and everything in between, including community colleges, in urban and rural environments.

The flagship of the University of Arkansas system, and its largest campus, is located in Fayetteville, and offers more than 200 academic programs and bachelor's degrees in 74 fields of study. Other branches include University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Monticello, Pine Bluff, and Fort Smith.

Henderson State University, located in Arkadelphia, promotes a liberal arts education in a small-town setting, while schools like Hendrix College in Conway and John Brown University in Siloam Springs have religious affiliations.

Cappex has tons of resources for students considering a college in Arkansas, including plenty of ways to help you find and apply for scholarships. Begin by browsing the complete list of colleges and universities below.