Colleges in Jefferson County, Arkansas
Jefferson County is a county in Arkansas. According to Census data, the population is 45,204 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, five colleges are active for serving college programs in Jefferson County, Arkansas. In addition, there are 4 colleges located within 30 miles from Jefferson County.
By school type, there are two public and three private schools. By school level, there are one 4-years (or high) schools, two 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and two less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
All Five schools offer undergraduate programs and one schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Jefferson County, Arkansas is $7,288 for Arkansas residents and $16,241 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 41.18% and the average SAT score is 985. A total of 3,048 students enrolled in schools in Jefferson County, Arkansas, of which 482 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Jefferson County, Arkansas
The following table lists 5 colleges located in Jefferson County, Arkansas ordered by distance from Jefferson 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 Jefferson County | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Arkansas College Pine Bluff, AR Public, 2-4 years valid | 0.47 miles | $8,650 | 916 | 28% | 8 to 1 | - | - | - |
| New Beginnings Beauty Academy Pine Bluff, AR Private, Less than 2 years valid | 0.55 miles | $17,000 | 27 | 15% | 9 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Northern Technical College Pine Bluff, AR Private, Less than 2 years valid | 2.18 miles | $17,995 | 8 | 100% | 20 to 1 | - | - | - |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR Public, 4 years four-years | 2.24 miles | $17,955 | 2,005 | 40% | 12 to 1 | $17,257 | 41.2% | 985 |
| Jefferson Regional School of Nursing Pine Bluff, AR Private, 2-4 years valid | 2.57 miles | $19,605 | 92 | - | 9 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Average | - | $16,241 | 3,048 | 46% | 12 to 1 | $17,257 | 41.2% | 985 |