Colleges in Arkansas

Arkansas, the natural state, hosts 11 four year public universities, 22 two-year public colleges, and 12 independent colleges and universities. Arkansas’ academic affairs and accreditation information are overseen by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE). The ADHE keeps such useful information as data about higher education courses offered, enrollments in courses, and degrees awarded through the public institutions of higher education in Arkansas. Numerous graduate and doctoral programs are offered including Educational Leadership, Environmental Science, Heritage Studies, and Molecular Biosciences.

The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville is ranked by a nationally recognized college review as among the Best 366 Colleges and Best Southeast Colleges. US News & World Report list of America’s Best Colleges has ranked University of Arkansas in their list of Top Schools.