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Best Engineering Colleges in Arkansas

14 accredited institutions in Arkansas offering engineering programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

14
Colleges
1,953
Graduates/yr
11
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Engineering Programs in Arkansas

1
PublicBachelor's
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville
1,248
Graduates/yr
72%
Acceptance
$7,666
In-State Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville
195
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$5,995
In-State Tuition
43%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro
141
Graduates/yr
70%
Acceptance
$7,176
In-State Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicAssociate's
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith
78
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$4,512
In-State Tuition
36%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia
57
Graduates/yr
67%
Acceptance
$7,200
In-State Tuition
41%
Grad Rate
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6
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Harding University
Searcy
57
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$24,240
Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
$17,522
Net Price <$30K
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7
PublicBachelor's
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock
54
Graduates/yr
58%
Acceptance
$6,600
In-State Tuition
39%
Grad Rate
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
John Brown University
Siloam Springs
54
Graduates/yr
68%
Acceptance
$29,488
Tuition
67%
Grad Rate
$15,284
Net Price <$30K
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia
18
Graduates/yr
69%
Acceptance
$31,780
Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
$20,656
Net Price <$30K
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10
PublicBachelor's
University of Central Arkansas
Conway
15
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$7,140
In-State Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
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11
PublicBachelor's
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia
15
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$5,928
In-State Tuition
39%
Grad Rate
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12
PublicAssociate's
North Arkansas College
Harrison
12
Graduates/yr
$3,000
In-State Tuition
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13
PublicAssociate's
University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville
Batesville
6
Graduates/yr
$2,376
In-State Tuition
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14
PublicBachelor's
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff
3
Graduates/yr
58%
Acceptance
$6,060
In-State Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
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Studying Engineering in Arkansas

Arkansas has 14 accredited colleges offering engineering programs, producing 1,953 graduates annually. Of these, 11 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.