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Explore and compare 36 top-ranked, accredited schools in Arkansas. Our directory combines verified NCLEX-RN pass rates, IPEDS tuition data, and CCNE/ACEN accreditation status with authentic insights from our allnurses community members. Rankings are based on our Ranking Methodology — a 100-point composite score across 6 weighted categories.
Data Last updated: May 16, 2026
Sources:
U.S. Dept of Education /
IPEDS /
College Scorecard /
Editorial Team
One of the larger institutions in the state, University of Arkansas is a public school in Fayetteville, Arkansas with over 33,610 students. It offers 11 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a public institution in Little Rock, Arkansas. The school reports a 42% graduation rate.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
Arkansas State University is a public institution in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Annual in-state tuition is $8,090.
ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Ouachita Baptist University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Arkadelphia, Arkansas with about 1,858 students. The school reports a 66% graduation rate.
BSN Program Available
A private nonprofit institution, John Brown University serves students in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Graduates earn a median of $53,907 within ten years.
BSN Program Available
Harding University is a private nonprofit institution in Searcy, Arkansas. The acceptance rate is 71%.
BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert
Based in Russellville, Arkansas, Arkansas Tech University is a public institution. The school reports a 49% graduation rate.
ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, RN-BSN
With annual in-state tuition at $4,032, University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain in Mena, Arkansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 58% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $4,014, University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville in Batesville, Arkansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 1,192 students.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $5,040, Southern Arkansas University Tech in Camden, Arkansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 62% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a public institution in Magnolia, Arkansas. The school reports a 48% graduation rate.
ADN, BSN
With annual in-state tuition at $3,820, Ozarka College in Melbourne, Arkansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 1,069 students.
ADN Program Available
University of Central Arkansas is a public institution in Conway, Arkansas. It offers 12 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
A public institution, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff serves students in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The acceptance rate is 41%.
BSN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $4,450, University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana in Hope, Arkansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $34,162 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $4,776, Black River Technical College in Pocahontas, Arkansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $34,818 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $3,630, East Arkansas Community College in Forrest City, Arkansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $28,471 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is a public school in Fort Smith, Arkansas offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $7,334.
BSN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $3,800, Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas in Helena, Arkansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 53% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $3,312, Arkansas State University-Newport in Newport, Arkansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 45% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $3,888, University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton in Morrilton, Arkansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $34,924 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
University of Arkansas at Monticello is a public school in Monticello, Arkansas offering nursing education. It offers 3 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
With annual in-state tuition at $3,312, Arkansas State University-Mountain Home in Mountain Home, Arkansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $34,238 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $4,620, Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas in De Queen, Arkansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 1,312 students.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $3,788, Arkansas State University Three Rivers in Malvern, Arkansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 30% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
| # | School Name | Location | In-State | Completion Rate | Programs | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR | $10,104 | 70.2% | 11 | |
| 2 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Little Rock, AR | $9,748 | 41.5% | 3 | |
| 3 | Arkansas State University | Jonesboro, AR | $8,090 | 55.3% | 12 | |
| 4 | Ouachita Baptist University | Arkadelphia, AR | $34,500 | 66% | 1 | |
| 5 | John Brown University | Siloam Springs, AR | $31,756 | 69.3% | 1 | |
| 6 | Harding University | Searcy, AR | $26,262 | 69.9% | 5 | |
| 7 | Arkansas Tech University | Russellville, AR | $8,674 | 48.6% | 5 | |
| 8 | University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain | Mena, AR | $4,032 | 58.1% | 1 | |
| 9 | University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville | Batesville, AR | $4,014 | 60.1% | 1 | |
| 10 | Southern Arkansas University Tech | Camden, AR | $5,040 | 61.7% | 1 | |
| 11 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Magnolia, AR | $9,960 | 47.7% | 2 | |
| 12 | Ozarka College | Melbourne, AR | $3,820 | 45.2% | 1 | |
| 13 | University of Central Arkansas | Conway, AR | $10,523 | 53.4% | 12 | |
| 14 | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | Pine Bluff, AR | $9,412 | 40.1% | 1 | |
| 15 | University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana | Hope, AR | $4,450 | 52.9% | 1 | |
| 16 | Black River Technical College | Pocahontas, AR | $4,776 | 43.3% | 1 | |
| 17 | East Arkansas Community College | Forrest City, AR | $3,630 | 49% | 1 | |
| 18 | University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | $7,334 | 37.4% | 1 | |
| 19 | Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas | Helena, AR | $3,800 | 53.1% | 1 | |
| 20 | Arkansas State University-Newport | Newport, AR | $3,312 | 45.2% | 1 | |
| 21 | University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton | Morrilton, AR | $3,888 | 44.2% | 1 | |
| 22 | University of Arkansas at Monticello | Monticello, AR | $9,292 | 45.8% | 3 | |
| 23 | Arkansas State University-Mountain Home | Mountain Home, AR | $3,312 | 39.6% | 1 | |
| 24 | Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas | De Queen, AR | $4,620 | 51.1% | 1 | |
| 25 | Arkansas State University Three Rivers | Malvern, AR | $3,788 | 30.5% | 1 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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