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Best Homeland Security & Law Enforcement Colleges in Arkansas

29 accredited institutions in Arkansas offering homeland security & law enforcement programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

29
Colleges
1,512
Graduates/yr
23
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Homeland Security & Law Enforcement Programs in Arkansas

1
PublicBachelor's
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville
240
Graduates/yr
72%
Acceptance
$7,666
In-State Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock
219
Graduates/yr
58%
Acceptance
$6,600
In-State Tuition
39%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville
165
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$5,995
In-State Tuition
43%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith
108
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$4,512
In-State Tuition
36%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff
105
Graduates/yr
58%
Acceptance
$6,060
In-State Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicBachelor's
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia
81
Graduates/yr
67%
Acceptance
$7,200
In-State Tuition
41%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicMaster's
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro
69
Graduates/yr
70%
Acceptance
$7,176
In-State Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Harding University
Searcy
69
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$24,240
Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
$17,522
Net Price <$30K
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9
PublicAssociate's
Arkansas State University-Beebe
Beebe
54
Graduates/yr
$2,736
In-State Tuition
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10
PublicAssociate's
National Park College
Hot Springs
51
Graduates/yr
$3,600
In-State Tuition
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11
PublicAssociate's
South Arkansas College
El Dorado
33
Graduates/yr
$2,472
In-State Tuition
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12
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Philander Smith University
Little Rock
33
Graduates/yr
$11,804
Tuition
32%
Grad Rate
$17,548
Net Price <$30K
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13
PublicAssociate's
East Arkansas Community College
Forrest City
33
Graduates/yr
$3,108
In-State Tuition
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14
PublicBachelor's
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia
33
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$5,928
In-State Tuition
39%
Grad Rate
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15
Private NonprofitMaster's
John Brown University
Siloam Springs
27
Graduates/yr
68%
Acceptance
$29,488
Tuition
67%
Grad Rate
$15,284
Net Price <$30K
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16
Private NonprofitAssociate's
Shorter College
N Little Rock
24
Graduates/yr
$4,800
Tuition
$13,423
Net Price <$30K
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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Williams Baptist University
Walnut Ridge
24
Graduates/yr
59%
Acceptance
$18,860
Tuition
35%
Grad Rate
$11,008
Net Price <$30K
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18
PublicAssociate's
Southeast Arkansas College
Pine Bluff
21
Graduates/yr
$3,300
In-State Tuition
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19
PublicBachelor's
University of Arkansas at Monticello
Monticello
21
Graduates/yr
$5,400
In-State Tuition
35%
Grad Rate
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20
PublicAssociate's
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Camden
18
Graduates/yr
$3,300
In-State Tuition
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21
PublicAssociate's
Black River Technical College
Pocahontas
15
Graduates/yr
$2,568
In-State Tuition
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22
PublicAssociate's
Arkansas Northeastern College
Blytheville
12
Graduates/yr
$2,380
In-State Tuition
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23
PublicAssociate's
North Arkansas College
Harrison
12
Graduates/yr
$3,000
In-State Tuition
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24
PublicAssociate's
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
Helena
9
Graduates/yr
$2,730
In-State Tuition
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25
PublicAssociate's
Ozarka College
Melbourne
9
Graduates/yr
$2,790
In-State Tuition
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26
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Arkansas Baptist College
Little Rock
9
Graduates/yr
$8,760
Tuition
3%
Grad Rate
$7,915
Net Price <$30K
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27
PublicAssociate's
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas
De Queen
9
Graduates/yr
$2,820
In-State Tuition
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28
PublicAssociate's
University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville
Batesville
6
Graduates/yr
$2,376
In-State Tuition
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29
PublicAssociate's
Arkansas State University Three Rivers
Malvern
3
Graduates/yr
$2,616
In-State Tuition
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Studying Homeland Security & Law Enforcement in Arkansas

Arkansas has 29 accredited colleges offering homeland security & law enforcement programs, producing 1,512 graduates annually. Of these, 23 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.