Best Arkansas Liberal Arts Colleges
Hendrix College ranked first and Ouachita Baptist University ranked second in 2025 Liberal Arts Colleges rankings in Arkansas. (Read our ranking methodology and know how to rank.)
The following list summarizes the core statistics for top 3 Liberal Arts Colleges in Arkansas. You can check the schools in the comparison table below.
- The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the top 3 Liberal Arts Colleges in Arkansas is $36,350.
- The average graduate tuition & fees of the top 3 Liberal Arts Colleges in Arkansas is $27,694.
- The average SAT score is 1,205 and the average acceptance rate is 61.59%.
- The average number of students is 1,484 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
- The average graduation rate is 66.50% and the transfer-out rate is 28.00%.
Best Arkansas Liberal Arts Colleges Comparison Table
The following table shows Best Arkansas Liberal Arts Colleges. You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles and narrow down the college list by using buttons below.
| Rank | College Name | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Graduate Tuition & Fees | SAT Score | Acceptance Rate | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hendrix College Conway, AR | $38,200 | $38,200 | 1,240 | 56% | 1,110 | 72% | 11 to 1 |
| 2 | Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, AR | $34,500 | $17,188 | 1,170 | 68% | 1,858 | 61% | 14 to 1 |
| 3 | Lyon College Batesville, AR | $31,000 | $9,840 | - | 63% | 659 | 47% | 11 to 1 |
| Average | $36,350 | $27,694 | 1,205 | 62% | 1,484 | 67% | 13 to 1 |
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