Arkansas community colleges have an average diversity score of 0.57 (2026-27).
The most diverse college is University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College, with a diversity score of 0.67.
Diversity Score Range: 0.12
0.67
Avg. Diversity Score: 0.46
Diversity Score Trends (2007-2025)
Diversity in Arkansas Community Colleges (2026-27)
College
Diversity Score
Location
Rank: #11.
Diversity Score: 0.67
3000 W Scenic Dr
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 812-2200
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 812-2200
Rank: #22.
Diversity Score: 0.63
183 College Drive
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 584-4471
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 584-4471
Rank: #33.
Diversity Score: 0.60
5210 Grand Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72913
(479) 788-7000
Fort Smith, AR 72913
(479) 788-7000
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Diversity Score: 0.59
2500 S Main
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-5722
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-5722
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
South Arkansas College
Public
Diversity Score: 0.59
300 S West Ave
El Dorado, AR 71731
(870) 862-8131
El Dorado, AR 71731
(870) 862-8131
Rank: #66.
Diversity Score: 0.58
6415 Spellman Road
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-4500
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-4500
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Diversity Score: 0.57
One College Drive
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 986-4000
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 986-4000
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Baptist Health College Little Rock
Private not-for-profit
Diversity Score: 0.57
11900 COLONEL GLENN RD STE 1000
Little Rock, AR 72210
(501) 202-6200
Little Rock, AR 72210
(501) 202-6200
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Diversity Score: 0.56
1700 Newcastle Rd
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-4480
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-4480
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Diversity Score: 0.56
1000 Campus Drive
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 338-6474
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 338-6474
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Diversity Score: 0.55
2000 W. Broadway
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 733-6722
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 733-6722
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Southeast Arkansas College
Public
Diversity Score: 0.55
1900 S Hazel Street
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-5900
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-5900
Rank: #1313.
Diversity Score: 0.54
2501 S Division
Blytheville, AR 72316
(870) 762-1020
Blytheville, AR 72316
(870) 762-1020
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Diversity Score: 0.52
7648 Victory Blvd
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 512-7800
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 512-7800
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Jefferson Regional School of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
Diversity Score: 0.52
4747 Dusty Lake
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 541-7858
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 541-7858
Rank: #1616.
Diversity Score: 0.49
One College Circle
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 337-5000
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 337-5000
Rank: #1717.
Shorter College
Private not-for-profit
Diversity Score: 0.46
604 Locust St
N Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 374-6305
N Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 374-6305
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Diversity Score: 0.44
1537 University Blvd.
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 977-2000
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 977-2000
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Crowley's Ridge College
Private not-for-profit
Diversity Score: 0.44
100 College Dr
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-6901
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-6901
Rank: #2020.
National Park College
Public
Diversity Score: 0.39
101 College Dr
Hot Springs, AR 71913
(501) 760-4222
Hot Springs, AR 71913
(501) 760-4222
Rank: #2121.
Diversity Score: 0.38
1100 College Dr
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-7622
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-7622
Rank: #2222.
North Arkansas College ![North Arkansas College Photo]( "North Arkansas College Photo")
Public
Diversity Score: 0.35
1515 Pioneer Drive
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 743-3000
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 743-3000
Rank: #2323.
Diversity Score: 0.33
2005 White Drive
Batesville, AR 72503
(870) 612-2000
Batesville, AR 72503
(870) 612-2000
Rank: #2424.
Diversity Score: 0.32
1000 Iowa Street
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-3600
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-3600
Rank: #2525.
Arkansas Baptist College
Private not-for-profit
Diversity Score: 0.24
1600 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 420-1200
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 420-1200
Rank: #2626.
Diversity Score: 0.21
1410 Hwy 304 East
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 248-4000
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 248-4000
Rank: #2727.
Diversity Score: 0.15
1600 South College Street
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 508-6100
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 508-6100
Rank: #2828.
Ozarka College
Public
Diversity Score: 0.12
218 College Dr
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-2300
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-2300
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Arkansas average community college diversity score?
The Arkansas average community college diversity score is 0.57 for 2026-27.
What are the most diverse community college in Arkansas?
The most diverse community college in Arkansas include University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College, Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas and University of Arkansas-Fort Smith.
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