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Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Arkansas

36 accredited institutions in Arkansas offering liberal arts programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

36

Colleges

13,818

Graduates/yr

28

Public

Associate's

Top Degree

Ranked: Liberal Arts Programs in Arkansas

PublicAssociate's

Arkansas Tech University

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Arkansas State University

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College

North Little Rock

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Black River Technical College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Arkansas State University-Beebe

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

North Arkansas College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

National Park College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

University of Arkansas at Monticello

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Southeast Arkansas College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Central Arkansas

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Arkansas Northeastern College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Henderson State University

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

East Arkansas Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Arkansas State University Mid-South

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Shorter College

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

South Arkansas College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Southern Arkansas University Tech

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Williams Baptist University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Harding University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Arkansas State University Three Rivers

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

John Brown University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Crowley's Ridge College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Central Baptist College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

University of the Ozarks

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Philander Smith University

Net Price <$30K

Studying Liberal Arts in Arkansas

Arkansas has 36 accredited colleges offering liberal arts programs, producing 13,818 graduates annually. Of these, 28 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.