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2026 Nursing Schools in Arkansas Rankings

Accredited nursing schools in Arkansas, ranked by the allnurses School Score — a 100-point composite of 12 federal-data indicators including NCLEX pass rate, graduation rate, affordability, and student outcomes.

#1

B Fayetteville, AR

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.

#3

B- Jonesboro, AR

Arkansas State University is a public institution in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Annual in-state tuition is $8,090.

#4

B- Arkadelphia, AR

Ouachita Baptist University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Arkadelphia, Arkansas with about 1,858 students. The school reports a 66% graduation rate.

#5

B- Siloam Springs, AR

A private nonprofit institution, John Brown University serves students in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Graduates earn a median of $53,907 within ten years.

#6

B- Searcy, AR

Harding University is a private nonprofit institution in Searcy, Arkansas. The acceptance rate is 71%.

#7

B- Russellville, AR

Based in Russellville, Arkansas, Arkansas Tech University is a public institution. The school reports a 49% graduation rate.

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B- Mena, AR

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.

#9

B- Batesville, AR

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.

#10

B- Camden, AR

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.

#12

B- Melbourne, AR

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.

#13

B- Conway, AR

University of Central Arkansas is a public institution in Conway, Arkansas. It offers 12 nursing programs across various degree levels.

#15

B- Hope, AR

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.

#16

B- Pocahontas, AR

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.

#17

B- Forrest City, AR

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.

#18

B- Fort Smith, AR

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is a public school in Fort Smith, Arkansas offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $7,334.

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B- Helena, AR

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.

#20
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B- Newport, AR

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.

#21

B- Morrilton, AR

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.

#22

C+ Monticello, AR

University of Arkansas at Monticello is a public school in Monticello, Arkansas offering nursing education. It offers 3 nursing programs across various degree levels.

#23

C+ Mountain Home, AR

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.

#24
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C+ De Queen, AR

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.

#25

C+ El Dorado, AR

With annual in-state tuition at $3,684, South Arkansas College in El Dorado, Arkansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 1,207 students.

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