Best Communication & Journalism Colleges in Arkansas
17 accredited institutions in Arkansas offering communication & journalism programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
17
Colleges
2,031
Graduates/yr
13
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree
Ranked: Communication & Journalism Programs in Arkansas
1
PublicBachelor's
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville
888
Graduates/yr
72%
Acceptance
$7,666
In-State Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicMaster's
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro
324
Graduates/yr
70%
Acceptance
$7,176
In-State Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
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3
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Harding University
Searcy
183
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$24,240
Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
$17,522
Net Price <$30K
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4
PublicBachelor's
University of Central Arkansas
Conway
150
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$7,140
In-State Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock
108
Graduates/yr
58%
Acceptance
$6,600
In-State Tuition
39%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicBachelor's
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville
93
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$5,995
In-State Tuition
43%
Grad Rate
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7
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia
78
Graduates/yr
69%
Acceptance
$31,780
Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
$20,656
Net Price <$30K
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8
PublicBachelor's
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith
42
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$4,512
In-State Tuition
36%
Grad Rate
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9
PublicBachelor's
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia
33
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$5,928
In-State Tuition
39%
Grad Rate
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10
PublicBachelor's
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff
30
Graduates/yr
58%
Acceptance
$6,060
In-State Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
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11
PublicBachelor's
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia
21
Graduates/yr
67%
Acceptance
$7,200
In-State Tuition
41%
Grad Rate
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12
PublicAssociate's
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock
18
Graduates/yr
$4,260
In-State Tuition
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13
PublicBachelor's
University of Arkansas at Monticello
Monticello
15
Graduates/yr
$5,400
In-State Tuition
35%
Grad Rate
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14
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of the Ozarks
Clarksville
15
Graduates/yr
58%
Acceptance
$24,950
Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
$12,114
Net Price <$30K
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15
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Central Baptist College
Conway
12
Graduates/yr
46%
Acceptance
$18,150
Tuition
43%
Grad Rate
$16,873
Net Price <$30K
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16
PublicAssociate's
North Arkansas College
Harrison
12
Graduates/yr
$3,000
In-State Tuition
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17
PublicAssociate's
Arkansas State University Mid-South
West Memphis
9
Graduates/yr
$3,552
In-State Tuition
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Studying Communication & Journalism in Arkansas
Arkansas has 17 accredited colleges offering communication & journalism programs, producing 2,031 graduates annually. Of these, 13 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.