Top Rated Arkansas Private Colleges

The Best Private Colleges in Arkansas for 2023

These are the top ranked private four-year colleges in Arkansas. Leading the rankings for 2023 as the highest ranked private college in Arkansas is John Brown University. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.


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John Brown University
J
Siloam Springs, AR

John Brown University

Private 4 Year

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#1 Best Private Colleges in Arkansas

  • 2,459enrollment
  • $21,578net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1320SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

Hendrix College
H
Conway, AR

Hendrix College

Private 4 Year

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#17 Best Value Colleges in America

  • 1,120enrollment
  • $20,778net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1340SAT range
  • 24-31ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA

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Ouachita Baptist University
O
Arkadelphia, AR

Ouachita Baptist University

Private 4 Year

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#3 Best Value Colleges in Arkansas

  • 1,764enrollment
  • $20,534net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1230SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA

Harding University
H
Searcy, AR

Harding University

Private 4 Year

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Arkansas

  • 4,973enrollment
  • $19,454net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1300SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA