Colleges near Independence County, Arkansas
Independence County is a county in Arkansas. According to Census data, the population is 12,220 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, two colleges are active for serving college programs in Independence County, Arkansas. In addition, there are 3 colleges located within 30 miles from Independence County.
By school type, there are one public and one private schools. By school level, there are one 4-years (or high) schools and one 2-4 years schools (community colleges) based on the IPEDS data.
All Two schools offer undergraduate programs and one schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Independence County, Arkansas is $15,677 for Arkansas residents and $17,831 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 62.76% and the average SAT score is 0. A total of 1,851 students enrolled in schools in Independence County, Arkansas, of which 462 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges near Independence County, Arkansas
The following table lists 2 colleges located in Independence County and 2 schools near Independence County, Arkansas ordered by distance from Independence County. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
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| College Name | Distance From Independence County | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon College Batesville, AR Private, 4 years four-years | 0.64 miles | $31,000 | 659 | 47% | 11 to 1 | $9,840 | 62.8% |
| University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville Batesville, AR Public, 2-4 years valid | 1.72 miles | $4,662 | 1,192 | 66% | 11 to 1 | - | - |
| Ozarka College Melbourne, AR Public, 2-4 years valid | 24.94 miles | $6,820 | 1,069 | 47% | 13 to 1 | - | - |
| Arkansas State University-Newport Newport, AR Public, 2-4 years valid | 25.83 miles | $4,752 | 1,868 | 46% | 14 to 1 | - | - |
| Average | - | $17,831 | 1,851 | 57% | 11 to 1 | $9,840 | 62.8% |