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Browse 36 nursing schools in Arkansas. Compare programs, tuition, completion rates, and quality scores. Rankings are based on our Ranking Methodology — a 100-point composite score across 6 weighted categories.
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.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a public institution in Little Rock, Arkansas. The school reports a 42% graduation rate.
Arkansas State University is a public institution in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Annual in-state tuition is $8,090.
Ouachita Baptist University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Arkadelphia, Arkansas with about 1,858 students. The school reports a 66% graduation rate.
A private nonprofit institution, John Brown University serves students in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Graduates earn a median of $53,907 within ten years.
Harding University is a private nonprofit institution in Searcy, Arkansas. The acceptance rate is 71%.
Based in Russellville, Arkansas, Arkansas Tech University is a public institution. The school reports a 49% graduation rate.
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.
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.
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.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a public institution in Magnolia, Arkansas. The school reports a 48% graduation rate.
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.
University of Central Arkansas is a public institution in Conway, Arkansas. It offers 12 nursing programs across various degree levels.
A public institution, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff serves students in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The acceptance rate is 41%.
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.
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.
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.
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is a public school in Fort Smith, Arkansas offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $7,334.
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.
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.
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.
University of Arkansas at Monticello is a public school in Monticello, Arkansas offering nursing education. It offers 3 nursing programs across various degree levels.
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.
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.
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.
| # | 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
Data is sourced from the College Scorecard API and may not reflect the most current information. Please verify details with the school directly.
