Best Business & Management Colleges in Arkansas
41 accredited institutions in Arkansas offering business & management programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
41
Colleges
11,061
Graduates/yr
29
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree
Ranked: Business & Management Programs in Arkansas
1
PublicBachelor's
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville
4,203
Graduates/yr
72%
Acceptance
$7,666
In-State Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
University of Central Arkansas
Conway
891
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$7,140
In-State Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro
840
Graduates/yr
70%
Acceptance
$7,176
In-State Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith
744
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$4,512
In-State Tuition
36%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville
621
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$5,995
In-State Tuition
43%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicBachelor's
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock
504
Graduates/yr
58%
Acceptance
$6,600
In-State Tuition
39%
Grad Rate
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7
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Harding University
Searcy
333
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$24,240
Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
$17,522
Net Price <$30K
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8
PublicBachelor's
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia
294
Graduates/yr
67%
Acceptance
$7,200
In-State Tuition
41%
Grad Rate
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
John Brown University
Siloam Springs
222
Graduates/yr
68%
Acceptance
$29,488
Tuition
67%
Grad Rate
$15,284
Net Price <$30K
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10
PublicAssociate's
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock
204
Graduates/yr
$4,260
In-State Tuition
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11
PublicBachelor's
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia
189
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$5,928
In-State Tuition
39%
Grad Rate
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12
PublicAssociate's
Arkansas State University-Beebe
Beebe
180
Graduates/yr
$2,736
In-State Tuition
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia
171
Graduates/yr
69%
Acceptance
$31,780
Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
$20,656
Net Price <$30K
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14
PublicBachelor's
University of Arkansas at Monticello
Monticello
168
Graduates/yr
$5,400
In-State Tuition
35%
Grad Rate
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15
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of the Ozarks
Clarksville
156
Graduates/yr
58%
Acceptance
$24,950
Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
$12,114
Net Price <$30K
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16
PublicBachelor's
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff
144
Graduates/yr
58%
Acceptance
$6,060
In-State Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Philander Smith University
Little Rock
111
Graduates/yr
$11,804
Tuition
32%
Grad Rate
$17,548
Net Price <$30K
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18
PublicAssociate's
National Park College
Hot Springs
105
Graduates/yr
$3,600
In-State Tuition
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19
PublicAssociate's
North Arkansas College
Harrison
96
Graduates/yr
$3,000
In-State Tuition
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20
PublicAssociate's
University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton
Morrilton
87
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$2,688
In-State Tuition
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21
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Lyon College
Batesville
72
Graduates/yr
66%
Acceptance
$29,900
Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
$21,673
Net Price <$30K
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22
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Central Baptist College
Conway
72
Graduates/yr
46%
Acceptance
$18,150
Tuition
43%
Grad Rate
$16,873
Net Price <$30K
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23
PublicAssociate's
Arkansas State University Mid-South
West Memphis
69
Graduates/yr
$3,552
In-State Tuition
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24
PublicAssociate's
University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville
Batesville
57
Graduates/yr
$2,376
In-State Tuition
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25
PublicAssociate's
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Camden
57
Graduates/yr
$3,300
In-State Tuition
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26
PublicAssociate's
Black River Technical College
Pocahontas
54
Graduates/yr
$2,568
In-State Tuition
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27
PublicAssociate's
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana
Hope
42
Graduates/yr
$2,850
In-State Tuition
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28
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Williams Baptist University
Walnut Ridge
42
Graduates/yr
59%
Acceptance
$18,860
Tuition
35%
Grad Rate
$11,008
Net Price <$30K
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29
PublicAssociate's
Arkansas Northeastern College
Blytheville
39
Graduates/yr
$2,380
In-State Tuition
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30
PublicAssociate's
Ozarka College
Melbourne
33
Graduates/yr
$2,790
In-State Tuition
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31
Private NonprofitAssociate's
Shorter College
N Little Rock
33
Graduates/yr
$4,800
Tuition
$13,423
Net Price <$30K
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32
Private NonprofitMaster's
Hendrix College
Conway
33
Graduates/yr
53%
Acceptance
$36,300
Tuition
69%
Grad Rate
$14,694
Net Price <$30K
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33
PublicAssociate's
East Arkansas Community College
Forrest City
33
Graduates/yr
$3,108
In-State Tuition
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34
PublicAssociate's
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas
De Queen
33
Graduates/yr
$2,820
In-State Tuition
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35
PublicAssociate's
Southeast Arkansas College
Pine Bluff
30
Graduates/yr
$3,300
In-State Tuition
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36
PublicAssociate's
South Arkansas College
El Dorado
21
Graduates/yr
$2,472
In-State Tuition
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37
PublicAssociate's
Arkansas State University Three Rivers
Malvern
21
Graduates/yr
$2,616
In-State Tuition
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38
PublicAssociate's
University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain
Mena
18
Graduates/yr
$2,400
In-State Tuition
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39
PublicAssociate's
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
Helena
15
Graduates/yr
$2,730
In-State Tuition
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40
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Crowley's Ridge College
Paragould
12
Graduates/yr
$13,740
Tuition
33%
Grad Rate
$14,719
Net Price <$30K
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41
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Arkansas Baptist College
Little Rock
12
Graduates/yr
$8,760
Tuition
3%
Grad Rate
$7,915
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Business & Management in Arkansas
Arkansas has 41 accredited colleges offering business & management programs, producing 11,061 graduates annually. Of these, 29 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Arkansas residents.
When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.
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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.