Arkansas

Colleges in Arkansas: what they cost, and what graduates earn

16 Arkansas universities with published federal data, teaching about 49,789 students. Median in-state tuition $9,748, median graduate earnings $44,384 ten years after entry.

Median tuition$9,748in-state, before aid
Median earnings$44,38410 yrs after entry
Paying loans down58%national 65%
Median SAT1098where published

Cheapest universities in ArkansasLowest published in-state tuition.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
National Park College Hot Springs $5,600 $32,444 $10,500 37% —
Shorter College N Little Rock $6,246 — $29,500 25% —
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Fort Smith $7,334 $41,102 $18,250 52% 1050
Arkansas State University Jonesboro $8,090 $42,617 $20,500 58% 1090
University of Arkansas Grantham LIttle Rock $8,520 $63,496 $21,956 21% —
Arkansas Tech University Russellville $8,674 $41,766 $21,000 56% 1049
University of Arkansas - Monticello Monticello $9,292 $36,902 $19,971 45% —
University of Arkansas - Little Rock Little Rock $9,748 $45,265 $22,000 58% 1049

Highest graduate earnings in ArkansasMedian pay ten years after entry.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock — $73,827 $14,000 81% —
University of Arkansas Grantham LIttle Rock $8,520 $63,496 $21,956 21% —
Hendrix College Conway $38,200 $60,376 $26,688 76% 1282
John Brown University Siloam Springs $31,756 $53,907 $21,250 75% 1195
Harding University Searcy $26,262 $52,876 $26,500 73% 1182
University of Central Arkansas Conway $10,523 $45,938 $20,346 62% 1118
University of Arkansas - Little Rock Little Rock $9,748 $45,265 $22,000 58% 1049
University of the Ozarks Clarksville $25,950 $44,384 $20,875 59% 1105

Fastest debt payback in ArkansasYears of salary premium needed to clear the median debt.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock — $73,827 $14,000 81% —
Hendrix College Conway $38,200 $60,376 $26,688 76% 1282
John Brown University Siloam Springs $31,756 $53,907 $21,250 75% 1195
Harding University Searcy $26,262 $52,876 $26,500 73% 1182
University of Central Arkansas Conway $10,523 $45,938 $20,346 62% 1118
University of Arkansas - Little Rock Little Rock $9,748 $45,265 $22,000 58% 1049
University of the Ozarks Clarksville $25,950 $44,384 $20,875 59% 1105
Lyon College Batesville $31,000 $44,232 $21,500 67% —

Most selective universities in ArkansasHighest average SAT of admitted students.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
Hendrix College Conway $38,200 $60,376 $26,688 76% 1282
John Brown University Siloam Springs $31,756 $53,907 $21,250 75% 1195
Harding University Searcy $26,262 $52,876 $26,500 73% 1182
University of Central Arkansas Conway $10,523 $45,938 $20,346 62% 1118
University of the Ozarks Clarksville $25,950 $44,384 $20,875 59% 1105
Arkansas State University Jonesboro $8,090 $42,617 $20,500 58% 1090
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Fort Smith $7,334 $41,102 $18,250 52% 1050
Arkansas Tech University Russellville $8,674 $41,766 $21,000 56% 1049

Scholarships at Arkansas universities

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Every Arkansas university we hold data for

Arkansas State University Arkansas Tech University Harding University Hendrix College John Brown University Lyon College National Park College Shorter College Southern Arkansas University University of Arkansas - Fort Smith University of Arkansas - Little Rock University of Arkansas - Monticello University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences University of Arkansas Grantham University of Central Arkansas University of the Ozarks

Studying in Arkansas: common questions

How much does college cost in Arkansas?
The median Arkansas university charges $9,748 in-state and $15,690 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance around $24,951. After aid, families under $30,000 pay a median $14,250.
What do graduates of Arkansas universities earn?
A median $44,384 ten years after entry, against median debt of $20,937.
Do students in Arkansas repay their loans?
58% of borrowers at the median Arkansas university are paying their balance down three years after leaving, against 65% nationally.
What SAT score do Arkansas universities expect?
The median Arkansas university that publishes scores reports an average SAT of 1098. Many are test-optional and publish nothing.
All states Arkansas debt vs salary Cheapest US tuition Which degree pays best

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Universities without published figures are not listed.