Best Public Administration Colleges in Arkansas
16 accredited institutions in Arkansas offering public administration programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
16
Colleges
1,398
Graduates/yr
13
Public
Master's
Top Degree
Ranked: Public Administration Programs in Arkansas
1
PublicMaster's
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock
495
Graduates/yr
58%
Acceptance
$6,600
In-State Tuition
39%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicMaster's
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro
327
Graduates/yr
70%
Acceptance
$7,176
In-State Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville
153
Graduates/yr
72%
Acceptance
$7,666
In-State Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith
90
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$4,512
In-State Tuition
36%
Grad Rate
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5
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Harding University
Searcy
81
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$24,240
Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
$17,522
Net Price <$30K
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6
PublicBachelor's
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff
54
Graduates/yr
58%
Acceptance
$6,060
In-State Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicMaster's
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock
36
Graduates/yr
$7,176
In-State Tuition
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8
PublicBachelor's
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia
33
Graduates/yr
67%
Acceptance
$7,200
In-State Tuition
41%
Grad Rate
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9
PublicBachelor's
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia
27
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$5,928
In-State Tuition
39%
Grad Rate
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10
PublicAssociate's
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
Helena
21
Graduates/yr
$2,730
In-State Tuition
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11
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Philander Smith University
Little Rock
18
Graduates/yr
$11,804
Tuition
32%
Grad Rate
$17,548
Net Price <$30K
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12
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Arkansas Baptist College
Little Rock
18
Graduates/yr
$8,760
Tuition
3%
Grad Rate
$7,915
Net Price <$30K
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13
PublicBachelor's
University of Arkansas at Monticello
Monticello
15
Graduates/yr
$5,400
In-State Tuition
35%
Grad Rate
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14
PublicBachelor's
University of Central Arkansas
Conway
12
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$7,140
In-State Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
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15
PublicAssociate's
Ozarka College
Melbourne
9
Graduates/yr
$2,790
In-State Tuition
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16
PublicAssociate's
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville
9
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$5,995
In-State Tuition
43%
Grad Rate
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Studying Public Administration in Arkansas
Arkansas has 16 accredited colleges offering public administration programs, producing 1,398 graduates annually. Of these, 13 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.