Colleges and Universities in Arkansas

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The land of Arkansas may seem like a wild, untamed rugged wilderness of parks and natural wonders. Between the caves, hot springs, and hilly terrain, you’ll find colleges and universities brimming with residential and online degree programs ready for Arkansas residents to pursue.

Public Colleges in Arkansas

• Arkansas Northeastern College – Blytheville
• Arkansas State University Beebe – Beebe
• Arkansas State University Main Campus – Jonesboro
• Arkansas State University Mountain Home – Mountain Home
• Arkansas State University – Newport Newport
• Arkansas Tech University – Russellville
• Henderson State University – Arkadelphia
• Southern Arkansas University Main Campus – Magnolia
• Southern Arkansas University Tech – Camden
• University of Arkansas – Fayetteville, Arkansas
• University of Arkansas at Little Rock
• University of Arkansas at Monticello
• University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
• University of Arkansas – Fort Smith
• University of Central Arkansas – Conway

Community Colleges in Arkansas

• Black River Technical College Pocahontas
• Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas De Queen
• East Arkansas Community College – Forrest City
• Mid South Community College – West Memphis
• National Park Community College – Hot Springs
• North Arkansas College – Harrison
• NorthWest Arkansas Community College – Bentonville
• Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas – Helena
• Pulaski Technical College North Little Rock – Arkansas
• Rich Mountain Community College – Mena
• Southeast Arkansas College  – Pine Bluff
• South Arkansas Community College – El Dorado
• University of Arkansas Community College – Batesville
• University of Arkansas Community College – Hope
• University of Arkansas Community College – Morrilton

Private Colleges in Arkansas

• Arkansas Baptist College – Little Rock
• Bryan University – Rogers
• Central Baptist College – Conway
• College of the Ouachitas Malvern – Arkansas
• Crowley’s Ridge College – Paragould
• Ecclesia College – Springdale
• Harding University –  Searcy, Arkansas
• Williams Baptist College – Walnut Ridge
• Hendrix College – Conway
• John Brown University – Siloam Springs
• Lyon College – Batesville, Arkansas
• Ouachita Baptist University – Arkadelphia
• Ozarka College – Melbourne
• Philander Smith College – Little Rock
  
• Remington College Little Rock Campus – Little Rock
• University of the Ozarks – Clarksville 
  

The Roots of Higher Education in Arkansas

The state of Arkansas started the 20th century as a state of poor subsistence farmers, its rich cotton-dependent economy wiped out by the Civil War; it ended the century growing a reputation as one of the most business-friendly American, attracting Fortune 500 companies and leaping feet-first into the global economy. With its agricultural roots, Arkansas has become a US leader in areas like bioengineering, while Arkansas’ encouragement of business and technology has brought high-tech development and research to the state. The presence of Wal-Mart, founded in Arkansas, has also brought some of the biggest manufacturers to the state, hoping to be closer to the world’s biggest retailer. This remarkable transition is due not only to business and innovation but to a higher education system that has fully come into its own.

Best Online Colleges in Arkansas

The University of Arkansas has been a significant part of Arkansas’ rise, particularly the internationally-acclaimed Walton College of Business. Named for Sam Walton, founder of Wal-Mart, the Walton College has been at the forefront of business and entrepreneurship in Arkansas, along with the law, architecture, and agriculture schools. Arkansas State and the UA system colleges and universities are also known for excellence and value, developing a strong STEM research grounding and a highly-trained professional and technical workforce to carry Arkansas through the 21st century and beyond. Religious colleges and liberal arts colleges like the renowned University of the Ozarks – Arkansas’ top value, according to U.S. News – are likewise dedicated to building leadership and community throughout the state, making Arkansas stronger than ever.

Arkansas is a fascinating picture of how a state transformed.

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