2024 Best Liberal Arts Schools in Arkansas
18
Colleges in Arkansas
3,748
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Ranked #2 in popularity,
liberal arts is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
College Factual looked at 18 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Liberal Arts Schools in Arkansas ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 3,748 degrees in liberal arts to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Liberal Arts School
Your choice of liberal arts school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Liberal Arts School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Pick Your Liberal Arts Degree Level
The liberal studies school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Liberal Arts Schools in Arkansas.
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Best Schools for Liberal Arts in Arkansas
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the liberal studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top Arkansas Schools in Liberal Studies
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In AR
437
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Any student who is interested in liberal arts has to check out Arkansas State University - Main Campus. Located in the city of Jonesboro, A-State is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #610 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means A-State is a great university overall.
There were approximately 437 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at A-State in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in liberal arts from Arkansas State University - Main Campus
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In AR
739
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
NorthWest Arkansas Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in liberal arts. NWACC is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Bentonville. A Best Colleges rank of #830 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means NWACC is a great college overall.
There were about 739 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at NWACC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in liberal arts from NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In AR
57
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat University of Arkansas at Little Rock if you wish to pursue a degree in liberal arts. Located in the midsize city of Little Rock, UA Little Rock is a public university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1259 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UA Little Rock is a great university overall.
There were roughly 57 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at UA Little Rock in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In AR
579
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
It's hard to beat University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College if you want to pursue a degree in liberal arts. Located in the small city of North Little Rock, UA Pulaski Tech is a public university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1237 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UA Pulaski Tech is a great university overall.
There were roughly 579 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at UA Pulaski Tech in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In AR
342
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the town of Morrilton, UACCM is a public university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1492 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UACCM is a great university overall.
There were approximately 342 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at UACCM in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
15th
Most Popular In AR
34
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Pine Bluff, SEARK College is a public college with a fairly small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1335 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means SEARK College is a great college overall.
There were about 34 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at SEARK College in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
11th
Most Popular In AR
48
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the rural area of Pocahontas, Black River Technical College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 18th out of 34 schools for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.
There were approximately 48 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Black River Technical College in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
18th
Most Popular In AR
105
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the rural area of De Queen, UA Cossatot is a public university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1498 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UA Cossatot is a great university overall.
There were roughly 105 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at UA Cossatot in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
22nd
Most Popular In AR
172
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
ASU-Beebe is a small public university located in the town of Beebe. This university ranks 23rd out of 34 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.
There were roughly 172 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at ASU-Beebe in the most recent data year.
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Located in the town of Russellville, ATU is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1468 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means ATU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 8 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at ATU in the most recent data year.
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