Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas Photo - The Walter J. Leeper Administration Building on the College's De Queen campus houses the offices of the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor, Student Services and Registrar, Financial Aid, Cashier, Business and Industry Training, and Continuing Education.

Best Arkansas Community Colleges (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 community colleges serving 50,470 students in Arkansas (23 public colleges and 5 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Arkansas is approximately $2,994 per year for in-state students and $4,750 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $9,645 per year (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in Arkansas include Baptist Health College Little Rock, South Arkansas College, and Southern Arkansas University Tech.
The average community college acceptance rate in Arkansas is 82% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 38%, with the majority being Black and the student-teacher ratio is 22:1.

Top-Ranked Arkansas Community Colleges (2026)

College
Location
Quick Facts
Baptist Health College Little Rock
Private not-for-profit
11900 COLONEL GLENN RD STE 1000
Little Rock, AR 72210
(501) 202-6200
Enrollment: 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Acceptance rate: 95% Minority enrollment: 44%
South Arkansas College
Public
300 S West Ave
El Dorado, AR 71731
(870) 862-8131
Enrollment: 1,207 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Acceptance rate: 25% In-state tuition: $2,642 Out-state tuition: $4,442 Minority enrollment: 48%
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Southern Arkansas University Tech Photo - Students in play indoors in the SAU Tech student center.
Public
6415 Spellman Road
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-4500
Enrollment: 991 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 In-state tuition: $4,677 Out-state tuition: $6,117 Minority enrollment: 47%
2005 White Drive
Batesville, AR 72503
(870) 612-2000
Enrollment: 1,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 In-state tuition: $2,562 Out-state tuition: $3,942 Minority enrollment: 19%
1700 Newcastle Rd
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-4480
Enrollment: 1,789 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 In-state tuition: $2,880 Out-state tuition: $3,390 Minority enrollment: 50%
Arkansas Baptist College
Private not-for-profit
1600 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 420-1200
Enrollment: 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Private-state tuition: $8,040 Minority enrollment: 98%
Arkansas Northeastern College
Public
2501 S Division
Blytheville, AR 72316
(870) 762-1020
Enrollment: 1,461 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 In-state tuition: $2,234 Out-state tuition: $3,634 Minority enrollment: 40%
2000 W. Broadway
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 733-6722
Enrollment: 1,022 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $2,688 Out-state tuition: $3,648 Minority enrollment: 69%
One College Circle
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 337-5000
Enrollment: 1,983 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 In-state tuition: $3,310 Out-state tuition: $5,950 Minority enrollment: 31%
Arkansas State University-Beebe
Public
1000 Iowa Street
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-3600
Enrollment: 3,277 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 In-state tuition: $2,808 Out-state tuition: $4,518 Minority enrollment: 18%
1600 South College Street
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 508-6100
Enrollment: 1,315 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 In-state tuition: $2,750 Out-state tuition: $4,200 Minority enrollment: 8%
Arkansas State University-Newport
Public
7648 Victory Blvd
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 512-7800
Enrollment: 1,868 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Acceptance rate: 84% In-state tuition: $2,520 Out-state tuition: $3,888 Minority enrollment: 33%
Black River Technical College
Public
1410 Hwy 304 East
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 248-4000
Enrollment: 1,705 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 In-state tuition: $2,688 Out-state tuition: $5,232 Minority enrollment: 11%
183 College Drive
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 584-4471
Enrollment: 1,312 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Acceptance rate: 54% In-state tuition: $2,647 Out-state tuition: $5,212 Minority enrollment: 47%
Crowley's Ridge College
Private not-for-profit
100 College Dr
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-6901
Enrollment: 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Private-state tuition: $11,250 Minority enrollment: 27%
Jefferson Regional School of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
4747 Dusty Lake
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 541-7858
Enrollment: 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
National Park College
Public
101 College Dr
Hot Springs, AR 71913
(501) 760-4222
Enrollment: 1,805 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 In-state tuition: $3,490 Out-state tuition: $4,540 Minority enrollment: 23%
North Arkansas College
North Arkansas College Photo
Public
1515 Pioneer Drive
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 743-3000
Enrollment: 2,089 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 In-state tuition: $1,920 Out-state tuition: $2,970 Minority enrollment: 20%
One College Drive
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 986-4000
Enrollment: 8,412 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $4,663 Out-state tuition: $4,738 Minority enrollment: 39%
Ozarka College
Public
218 College Dr
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-2300
Enrollment: 1,069 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 In-state tuition: $2,680 Out-state tuition: $5,032 Minority enrollment: 6%
1000 Campus Drive
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 338-6474
Enrollment: 1,199 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 In-state tuition: $2,958 Out-state tuition: $4,315 Minority enrollment: 59%
Shorter College
Private not-for-profit
604 Locust St
N Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 374-6305
Enrollment: 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Southeast Arkansas College
Public
1900 S Hazel Street
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-5900
Enrollment: 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 In-state tuition: $3,070 Out-state tuition: $5,590 Minority enrollment: 80%
1100 College Dr
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-7622
Enrollment: 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $1,605 Out-state tuition: $3,450 Minority enrollment: 22%
1537 University Blvd.
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 977-2000
Enrollment: 2,248 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $2,900 Out-state tuition: $3,788 Minority enrollment: 27%
2500 S Main
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-5722
Enrollment: 1,305 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 In-state tuition: $2,431 Out-state tuition: $4,396 Minority enrollment: 44%
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Public
5210 Grand Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72913
(479) 788-7000
Enrollment: 5,496 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Acceptance rate: 80% In-state tuition: $4,727 Out-state tuition: $10,511 Minority enrollment: 41%
3000 W Scenic Dr
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 812-2200
Enrollment: 4,478 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 In-state tuition: $4,013 Out-state tuition: $5,753 Minority enrollment: 62%
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Community Colleges in Arkansas (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3704 W. Walnut St.
Rogers, AR 72756
(479) 899-6644
Enrollment: 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Private-state tuition: $15,309 Minority enrollment: 67%
12200 Westhaven Drive
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 565-5550
Enrollment: 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Acceptance rate: 93% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 53%
10600 Colonel Glenn Rd, Suite 100
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 312-0007
Enrollment: 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Acceptance rate: 69% In-state tuition: $15,995 Out-state tuition: $15,995 Minority enrollment: 87%

Overview

This State (AR)
Total Faculty
61 staff
Number of Programs Offered
1

Student Body

Total Enrollment
1,285 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
# Full-Time Students
440 students
# Part-Time Students
845 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
548 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
440 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
7 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
845 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
30 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
160 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
% Asian
2%
% Hispanic
12%
% Black
17%
% White
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
% Unknown races
1%
Diversity Score
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
38%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
31%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,600

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

In-State Tuition Fees
$2,994
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,750
Private State Tuition Fees
$9,645
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,673
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,300
Acceptance Rate
95%
SAT Total Avg.
1,575
SAT Reading
540
SAT Math
520
SAT Writing
515
ACT Total Avg.
65
ACT Composite
22
ACT English
22
ACT Math
21

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Arkansas?
There are 28 community colleges serving 50,470 students in Arkansas.
How much do community colleges cost in Arkansas?
The average tuition for community colleges in Arkansas is approximately $2,994 per year for in-state students and $4,750 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $9,645.
What are the top-ranked community colleges in Arkansas?
The top-ranked community colleges in Arkansas include Baptist Health College Little Rock, South Arkansas College, and Southern Arkansas University Tech.
What is the community college acceptance rate in Arkansas?
The average community college acceptance rate in Arkansas is 82% (compared to national acceptance rates).
How diverse are community colleges in Arkansas?
Community colleges in Arkansas have approximately 38% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black.

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