Arkansas Private Colleges

There are 13 private colleges and universities in Arkansas enrolling 13,039 full time students. Explore the list below to find the private college match for you. Private colleges are usually smaller in size, more expensive than public schools and often academically rigorous. If you feel you may have difficulty fitting into the large class sizes which are common on many public campuses, take a look at Arkansas private colleges. Arkansas is home to popular nationally ranked private schools like Harding University, Hendrix College, Ouachita Baptist University and Lyon College.