Best Computer Science Colleges in Arkansas
30 accredited institutions in Arkansas offering computer science programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
30
Colleges
3,501
Graduates/yr
23
Public
Master's
Top Degree
Ranked: Computer Science Programs in Arkansas
1
PublicMaster's
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia
1,563
Graduates/yr
67%
Acceptance
$7,200
In-State Tuition
41%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville
333
Graduates/yr
72%
Acceptance
$7,666
In-State Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
University of Central Arkansas
Conway
285
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$7,140
In-State Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicAssociate's
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville
237
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$5,995
In-State Tuition
43%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicMaster's
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock
207
Graduates/yr
58%
Acceptance
$6,600
In-State Tuition
39%
Grad Rate
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6
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Harding University
Searcy
168
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$24,240
Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
$17,522
Net Price <$30K
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7
PublicBachelor's
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith
117
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$4,512
In-State Tuition
36%
Grad Rate
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8
PublicMaster's
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro
96
Graduates/yr
70%
Acceptance
$7,176
In-State Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
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9
PublicAssociate's
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock
78
Graduates/yr
$4,260
In-State Tuition
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10
PublicAssociate's
University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton
Morrilton
54
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$2,688
In-State Tuition
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11
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Hendrix College
Conway
48
Graduates/yr
53%
Acceptance
$36,300
Tuition
69%
Grad Rate
$14,694
Net Price <$30K
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12
PublicAssociate's
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Camden
39
Graduates/yr
$3,300
In-State Tuition
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Lyon College
Batesville
36
Graduates/yr
66%
Acceptance
$29,900
Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
$21,673
Net Price <$30K
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14
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Philander Smith University
Little Rock
33
Graduates/yr
$11,804
Tuition
32%
Grad Rate
$17,548
Net Price <$30K
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15
PublicBachelor's
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff
27
Graduates/yr
58%
Acceptance
$6,060
In-State Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
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16
PublicAssociate's
Southeast Arkansas College
Pine Bluff
24
Graduates/yr
$3,300
In-State Tuition
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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
John Brown University
Siloam Springs
21
Graduates/yr
68%
Acceptance
$29,488
Tuition
67%
Grad Rate
$15,284
Net Price <$30K
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18
PublicAssociate's
Arkansas State University Mid-South
West Memphis
18
Graduates/yr
$3,552
In-State Tuition
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19
PublicAssociate's
Black River Technical College
Pocahontas
15
Graduates/yr
$2,568
In-State Tuition
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20
PublicAssociate's
North Arkansas College
Harrison
15
Graduates/yr
$3,000
In-State Tuition
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21
PublicAssociate's
South Arkansas College
El Dorado
15
Graduates/yr
$2,472
In-State Tuition
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22
PublicAssociate's
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
Helena
12
Graduates/yr
$2,730
In-State Tuition
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23
PublicBachelor's
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia
12
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$5,928
In-State Tuition
39%
Grad Rate
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24
PublicAssociate's
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana
Hope
12
Graduates/yr
$2,850
In-State Tuition
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25
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia
9
Graduates/yr
69%
Acceptance
$31,780
Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
$20,656
Net Price <$30K
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26
PublicAssociate's
University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville
Batesville
6
Graduates/yr
$2,376
In-State Tuition
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27
PublicAssociate's
Arkansas State University-Beebe
Beebe
6
Graduates/yr
$2,736
In-State Tuition
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28
PublicAssociate's
Arkansas State University Three Rivers
Malvern
6
Graduates/yr
$2,616
In-State Tuition
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29
PublicAssociate's
National Park College
Hot Springs
6
Graduates/yr
$3,600
In-State Tuition
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30
Private NonprofitAssociate's
Shorter College
N Little Rock
3
Graduates/yr
$4,800
Tuition
$13,423
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Computer Science in Arkansas
Arkansas has 30 accredited colleges offering computer science programs, producing 3,501 graduates annually. Of these, 23 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Arkansas residents.
When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.
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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.