The average community college acceptance rate in Arkansas is approximately 89% per year (2026-27).
The most selective college in Arkansas is currently Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas, with an acceptance rate of 54%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 54%
100%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 89%
Most Selective Community Colleges in Arkansas (2026-27)
College
Acceptance Rate
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 54%
183 College Drive
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 584-4471
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 584-4471
Rank: #22.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
5210 Grand Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72913
(479) 788-7000
Fort Smith, AR 72913
(479) 788-7000
Rank: #33.
Acceptance Rate: 84%
7648 Victory Blvd
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 512-7800
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 512-7800
Rank: #44.
Baptist Health College Little Rock
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 95%
11900 COLONEL GLENN RD STE 1000
Little Rock, AR 72210
(501) 202-6200
Little Rock, AR 72210
(501) 202-6200
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
2000 W. Broadway
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 733-6722
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 733-6722
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
1537 University Blvd.
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 977-2000
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 977-2000
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
1100 College Dr
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-7622
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-7622
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
One College Drive
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 986-4000
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 986-4000
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Arkansas average community college acceptance rate?
The Arkansas average community college acceptance rate is 89% for 2026-27.
What are the most selective community college in Arkansas?
The most selective community college in Arkansas include Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith and Arkansas State University-Newport.
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