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Most Affordable Colleges in Arkansas

34 colleges in Arkansas ranked by lowest in-state tuition. Starting at $2,570/year.

Colleges: 34 | Lowest Tuition: $2,570 | Avg Tuition: $11,640

Most Affordable Public Colleges in Arkansas

#CollegeCityTuition (In-State)Earnings (10yr)
1Arkansas Northeastern CollegeBlytheville$2,570$33,169
2Arkansas State University Mid-SouthWest Memphis$3,216$31,857
3East Arkansas Community CollegeForrest City$3,300$28,471
4Arkansas State University-BeebeBeebe$3,336$36,603
5Phillips Community College of the University of ArkansasHelena$3,380$29,552
6North Arkansas CollegeHarrison$3,504$34,653
7University of Arkansas Community College-BatesvilleBatesville$3,630$33,706
8University of Arkansas Community College-MorriltonMorrilton$3,648$34,924
9Arkansas State University Three RiversMalvern$3,788$37,374
10Ozarka CollegeMelbourne$3,820$29,314
11Cossatot Community College of the University of ArkansasDe Queen$4,200$33,775
12Black River Technical CollegePocahontas$4,776$34,818
13Southeast Arkansas CollegePine Bluff$5,200$33,603
14National Park CollegeHot Springs$5,600$32,444
15Northwest Technical InstituteSpringdale$6,277$41,513
16Arkansas State UniversityJonesboro$8,090$42,617
17Henderson State UniversityArkadelphia$8,244$43,459
18Arkansas Tech UniversityRussellville$8,674$41,766
19University of Arkansas at MonticelloMonticello$9,292$36,902
20University of Arkansas at Pine BluffPine Bluff$9,412$35,550
21University of Arkansas at Little RockLittle Rock$9,748$45,265
22University of ArkansasFayetteville$10,104$58,191
23University of Central ArkansasConway$10,523$45,938

Most Affordable Private Colleges in Arkansas

#CollegeCityTuition (In-State)Earnings (10yr)
1Arkansas Baptist CollegeLittle Rock$8,760$28,418
2Philander Smith UniversityLittle Rock$13,014$38,427
3Baptist Health College Little RockLittle Rock$13,987$62,244
4Crowley's Ridge CollegeParagould$16,670$39,533
5Central Baptist CollegeConway$21,330$46,789
6University of the OzarksClarksville$25,950$44,384
7Harding UniversitySearcy$26,262$52,876
8Lyon CollegeBatesville$31,000$44,232
9John Brown UniversitySiloam Springs$31,756$53,907
10Ouachita Baptist UniversityArkadelphia$34,500$51,673
11Hendrix CollegeConway$38,200$60,376

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest college in Arkansas?

The most affordable college in Arkansas is Arkansas Northeastern College with in-state tuition of $2,570.

How many affordable colleges are in Arkansas?

There are 34 colleges in Arkansas with published tuition data, sorted from cheapest to most expensive.

What is the average tuition in Arkansas?

The average in-state tuition across Arkansas colleges is $11,640 per year.

Analysis based on U.S. Department of Education data. Not enrollment advice. Verify information with the institution directly.