Below is a list of the 28 colleges in Arkansas with the highest average high school GPA for incoming freshmen. Hendrix College tops the list with an average reported GPA of 3.79. Note that not all colleges report GPA for their incoming class. Those with asterisk(*) denote a predicted GPA by the CollegeSimply AI algorithm.
GPA Data is reported by participating colleges to Wintergreen Orchard House and is reproduced under license.
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Hendrix CollegeConway, AR |
3.79 |
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John Brown UniversitySiloam Springs, AR |
3.77 |
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University of ArkansasFayetteville, AR |
3.74 |
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Ouachita Baptist UniversityArkadelphia, AR |
3.72 |
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Harding UniversitySearcy, AR |
3.71 |
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University of Central ArkansasConway, AR |
3.7 |
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Arkansas State University Main CampusJonesboro, AR |
3.66 |
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Southern Arkansas University Main CampusMagnolia, AR |
3.46 |
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University of Arkansas at Little RockLittle Rock, AR |
3.42 |
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University of Arkansas Fort SmithFort Smith, AR |
3.39 |
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University of the OzarksClarksville, AR |
3.38 |
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Arkansas Tech UniversityRussellville, AR |
3.37 |
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Arkansas State University NewportNewport, AR |
3.24 |
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Henderson State UniversityArkadelphia, AR |
3.23 |
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Williams Baptist CollegeWalnut Ridge, AR |
3.2 |
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Central Baptist CollegeEstimated GPA Conway, AR |
3.15* |
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Philander Smith CollegeLittle Rock, AR |
3.04 |
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Lyon CollegeBatesville, AR |
3.0 |