Universities in Arkansas — Directory
This page provides a comprehensive directory of accredited universities and colleges operating in Arkansas. Information includes institution profiles, locations, and official contact points.
For detailed information about tuition, programs, and admissions, visit Cost of Studying, Programs & Degrees, and Admissions Guide. For student life insights, see Student Experiences.
Public Universities
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Official Website: https://www.uark.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, Arkansas
Official Website: https://www.astate.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, Arkansas
Official Website: https://www.uca.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, Arkansas
Official Website: https://www.ualr.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
Private Universities
Harding University
Searcy, Arkansas
Official Website: https://www.harding.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Official Website: https://www.obu.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
John Brown University
Siloam Springs, Arkansas
Official Website: https://www.jbu.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
This directory includes accredited institutions in Arkansas. Students should verify current accreditation status, program availability, and admission requirements directly with universities. Additional information is available on the Data Sources page.
Last reviewed: January 2026