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2021 Best Affordable Colleges in Arkansas for Students from Canada

6 Colleges
$19,008 Avg Tuition & Fees*
32% Avg 4-Year Grad Rate*

International students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our Best Value Colleges for Canadian Students in Arkansas ranking is part of that endeavor.

We analyzed 6 colleges and universities across Arkansas to determine which were the best for Canadian students in Arkansas. To come up with this ranking, we look at a number of factors that are all objective measurements. These factors include the school's overall value as determined by our Best Colleges for the Money ranking and the percentage of international students on campus.

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Top Value Colleges in Arkansas for Students from Canada

See which schools came out on top of our ranking:

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Our analysis found Harding University to be the best affordable school for Canadian students in Arkansas in this year’s ranking. Harding is a private not-for-profit institution located in Searcy, Arkansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 902 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 4.8% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as China, Honduras, and Guatemala come to Harding to study. International students at Harding can expect to pay, on average, about $22,230 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $11,080 per year.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.

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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Arkansas State University - Main Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Canadian students in Arkansas. Located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, the fairly large public school awarded 1,815 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 3.7% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as China, India, and Saudi Arabia come to A-State to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at A-State is about $12,698 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $11,408 per year.

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Arkansas helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Canadian students in Arkansas. This large public school is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and it awarded 5,593 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 4.4% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at UARK are China, India, and Panama. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UARK is about $26,390 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $22,563 per year.

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Out of the 6 schools in Arkansas that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Arkansas landed the #4 spot on the list. UCA is a public institution located in Conway, Arkansas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,933 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 3.9% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at UCA are Côte d’Ivoire, Bahamas, and China. International students at UCA can expect to pay, on average, about $16,433 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $11,835 per year.

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A rank of #5 on our list means Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a great place for Canadian students in Arkansas working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Magnolia, Arkansas, the small public school awarded 559 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

International students make up 3.9% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are India, Nigeria, and Saudi Arabia. International students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus can expect to pay, on average, about $14,530 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $9,882 a year in average tuition and fees.

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With a ranking of #6, University of Arkansas at Little Rock did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Canadian Students in Arkansas. Located in Little Rock, Arkansas, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,365 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 4.9% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as India, China, and Saudi Arabia come to UA Little Rock to study. International students at UA Little Rock can expect to pay, on average, about $21,767 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $14,884 per year.

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*Avg Tuition and Fees and Avg 4-Year Grad Rate are for the top 6 schools only.

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