Colleges in North Little Rock, Arkansas
North Little Rock is a city in Arkansas. According to Census data, the population is 65,903 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, five colleges are active for serving college programs in North Little Rock, Arkansas. In addition, there are 26 colleges located within 30 miles from North Little Rock.
By school type, there are one public and four private schools. By school level, there are one 4-years (or high) schools, one 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and three 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 North Little Rock, Arkansas is $6,300 for Arkansas residents and $12,125 for out-of-state students.
A total of 5,007 students enrolled in schools in North Little Rock, Arkansas, of which 2,107 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in North Little Rock, Arkansas
The following table lists 5 colleges located in North Little Rock and 22 schools near North Little Rock, Arkansas ordered by distance from North Little Rock. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles. The colleges in light blue rows are located in the city limit and other schools are not located in, but near the city.
| College Name | Distance From North Little Rock | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Average Financial Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Mitchell the School-Little Rock North Little Rock, AR Private, Less than 2 years valid | 1.06 miles | $8,250 | 360 | 71% | 16 to 1 | - | $5,686 |
| New Tyler Barber College Inc North Little Rock, AR Private, Less than 2 years valid | 1.73 miles | $16,825 | 39 | 20% | 18 to 1 | - | $7,016 |
| Shorter College N Little Rock, AR Private, 2-4 years valid | 2.03 miles | $6,246 | 287 | 13% | 16 to 1 | - | $8,365 |
| Jackson Theological Seminary North Little Rock, AR Private, 4 years four-years | 2.05 miles | $6,150 | 7 | - | 1 to 1 | $5,100 | - |
| Arkansas Technical School North Little Rock, AR Private, Less than 2 years valid | 2.50 miles | $19,950 | 123 | 58% | 25 to 1 | - | $4,610 |
| Strayer University-Arkansas Little Rock, AR Private, 4 years four-years | 3.12 miles | $13,920 | 741 | - | 47 to 1 | $15,135 | $5,921 |
| University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College North Little Rock, AR Public, 2-4 years valid | 3.53 miles | $9,450 | 4,478 | 36% | 16 to 1 | - | $4,996 |
| Arkansas State University System Little Rock, AR Public, 4 years four-years | 3.75 miles | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Philander Smith University Little Rock, AR Private, 4 years four-years | 3.99 miles | $13,014 | 780 | 30% | 11 to 1 | $21,600 | $12,496 |
| Velvatex College of Beauty Culture Little Rock, AR Private, Less than 2 years valid | 4.32 miles | $18,000 | 8 | 64% | 15 to 1 | - | $10,446 |
| Arkansas Baptist College Little Rock, AR Private, 4 years four-years | 4.40 miles | $8,760 | 342 | 7% | 13 to 1 | - | $6,091 |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock, AR Public, 4 years four-years | 5.29 miles | $14,714 | 3,485 | - | 16 to 1 | $21,505 | $5,309 |
| The Salon Professional Academy Sherwood, AR Private, Less than 2 years valid | 5.71 miles | $18,100 | 106 | 90% | 10 to 1 | - | $6,045 |
| University of Arkansas System Office Little Rock, AR Public, 4 years four-years | 6.06 miles | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| University of Arkansas Grantham LIttle Rock, AR Public, 4 years four-years | 6.06 miles | $8,520 | 5,646 | 43% | 20 to 1 | $4,980 | $7,252 |
| GoodFellas Barber College Little Rock, AR Private, Less than 2 years valid | 6.19 miles | $17,355 | 32 | 30% | 11 to 1 | - | $6,848 |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR Public, 4 years four-years | 7.06 miles | $22,721 | 8,216 | 42% | 13 to 1 | $15,547 | $9,226 |
| Washington Barber College Inc Little Rock, AR Private, Less than 2 years valid | 8.37 miles | $17,000 | 43 | 89% | 10 to 1 | - | $4,350 |
| Arkansas Welding Academy Jacksonville, AR Private, Less than 2 years valid | 8.99 miles | $16,713 | 73 | 94% | 18 to 1 | - | $5,219 |
| Arkansas Beauty School-Little Rock Little Rock, AR Private, Less than 2 years valid | 9.64 miles | $19,950 | 106 | 100% | 20 to 1 | - | $4,040 |
| Baptist Health College Little Rock Little Rock, AR Private, 2-4 years valid | 10.73 miles | $14,143 | 583 | 67% | 8 to 1 | - | $5,666 |
| Arthur's Beauty College Jacksonville, AR Private, Less than 2 years valid | 10.82 miles | $17,343 | 29 | 79% | 15 to 1 | - | $5,921 |
| Central Baptist College Conway, AR Private, 4 years four-years | 24.05 miles | $21,330 | 547 | 34% | 9 to 1 | - | $12,911 |
| University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR Public, 4 years four-years | 24.06 miles | $18,023 | 10,112 | 54% | 15 to 1 | $12,985 | $9,540 |
| Hendrix College Conway, AR Private, 4 years four-years | 25.08 miles | $38,200 | 1,110 | 72% | 11 to 1 | $38,200 | $34,346 |
| Arthur's Beauty College Conway, AR Private, Less than 2 years valid | 25.64 miles | $17,343 | 66 | 39% | 22 to 1 | - | $5,917 |
| Arkansas State University-Beebe Beebe, AR Public, 2-4 years valid | 28.06 miles | $5,232 | 3,277 | 42% | 17 to 1 | - | $4,427 |
| Average | - | $12,125 | 5,007 | 46% | 15 to 1 | $5,100 | $5,577 |