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Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Arkansas

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This is a measure of what percentage of students at each college or university graduate with a bachelor's degree within 4 years. Students who graduate within four years generally save money on overall tuition costs and student loan debt. This is also seen as a way to measure the success of students on campus and their engagement with faculty and staff.

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Rank	Institution	Graduation Rate % (4 Year)	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	John Brown University	67.6100628930818	68.02	1,050 – 1,340	21537	46114	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Arkansas John Brown University Siloam Springs, AR John Brown University sits on a 200-acre campus featuring the Cathedral of the Ozarks and the Windgate Visual Art Buildings. A fairly selective school, 28% of those accepted decided to enroll. It offers up to Master's degrees, and popular programs include andGeneral Studies. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 68 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 68.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,537 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,114
2	Ouachita Baptist University	59.1836734693878	70.72	1,080 – 1,310	24532	41697	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Arkansas Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, AR Ouachita Baptist University, associated with the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, first opened in 1886. 577 athletes are known as the Tigers wear purple and gold while competing in Football, Baseball, Soccer, Swimming, and other sports....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 59 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 70.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $24,532 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,697
3	Hendrix College	55.0724637681159	78.22	1,180 – 1,410	24699	39913	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Arkansas Hendrix College Conway, AR Most students at Hendrix College are undergraduates, but it awards up to Master's degrees. The school gives 100% of students institutional grant aid, with each package averaging $26,884. There are 24 majors and programs available, with many choosing to study Psychology, General. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 55 % 13.2% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $24,699 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,913
4	University of Arkansas	54.9604916593503	73.88	1,070 – 1,290	18408	49686	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Arkansas University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Located in Fayetteville, the University of Arkansas accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $40 to apply. Approximately 44% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 85%....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 55 % 1.5% Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,686
5	Harding University	51.7401392111369	70.52	1,050 – 1,330	22806	43555	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Arkansas Harding University Searcy, AR In the last admissions cycle, Harding University 44% of accepted students decided to attend the following fall. In addition, 98% of students attending Harding receive institutional grant aid to help them afford tuition. Student athletes are known as the Bisons, and they wear black and gold....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 52 % Acceptance Rate 70.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $22,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,555
6	University of Central Arkansas	41.8933623503808	91.57	1,010 – 1,210	16546	36670	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Arkansas University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR Found in Conway, the University of Central Arkansas accepts 92% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 72% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 42 % 0.8% Acceptance Rate 91.6% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,546 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,670
7	University of the Ozarks	41.1483253588517	91.72	930 – 1,180	20088	37651	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Arkansas University of the Ozarks Clarksville, AR Based in Clarksville, the University of the Ozarks accepts 92% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending the University of the Ozarks will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 41 % 1.7% Acceptance Rate 91.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,088 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,651
8	Arkansas State University	40.4351087771943	78.18	970 – 1,190	12410	38944	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Arkansas Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR Located in Jonesboro, Arkansas State University accepts 78% of applicants. They request $30 for undergraduate applications. About 93% of students attending Arkansas State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 66% of students continued studying at Arkansas State University......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 40 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $12,410 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,944
9	Arkansas Tech University	39.2792792792793	97.47	930 – 1,180	12626	37638	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Arkansas Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR Based in Russellville, Arkansas Tech University accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 70% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 74% of students continued......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 39 % 9.6% Acceptance Rate 97.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $12,626 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,638
10	Lyon College	38.4259259259259	62.76	1,080 – 1,240	19872	37629	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Arkansas Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 63% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 71% first year retention rate and a 38% four year graduation rate....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 38 % Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,872 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
11	Southern Arkansas University Main Campus	32.2853688029021	70.12	930 – 1,140	13442	37008	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, AR Based in Magnolia, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus accepts 70% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 91% of students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid. 74% of students decide to stay at Southern Arkansas University......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 32 % 3.9% Acceptance Rate 70.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,008
12	University of Arkansas at Monticello	27.9742765273312	100	850 – 1,110	14613	31332	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Arkansas University of Arkansas at Monticello Monticello, AR Located in Monticello, the University of Arkansas at Monticello accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 60% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of Arkansas at Monticello, there is a 72%......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 28 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $14,613 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,332
13	Henderson State University	27.2294887039239	81.92	970 – 1,180	20444	35194	#13 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Arkansas Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR Located in Arkadelphia, Henderson State University’s acceptance rate is 82% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 95% of students attending Henderson State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 27 % Acceptance Rate 81.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,444 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,194
14	Central Baptist College	25.6	63.46	930 – 1,140	17469	37681	#14 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Arkansas Central Baptist College Conway, AR Located in Conway, Central Baptist College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Central Baptist College will receive institutional grant aid. At Central Baptist College, there is a 63% first......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 26 % Acceptance Rate 63.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $17,469 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,681
15	University of Arkansas at Little Rock	24.7723132969035	58.78	940 – 1,190	12033	40040	#15 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Arkansas University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR Based in Little Rock, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 76% of students attending the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 25 % Acceptance Rate 58.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $12,033 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,040
16	Crowley's Ridge College	22.6415094339623	100	--	17162	33362	#16 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Arkansas Crowley's Ridge College Paragould, AR Based in Paragould, Crowley's Ridge College accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students at Crowley's Ridge College currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 54% and......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 23 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,162 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,362
17	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	22.5978647686833	41.18	810 – 1,000	12373	31161	#17 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Arkansas University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public HBCU that has eight academic divisions, though Biology/Biological Sciences, General is the most popular area of study. It’s a highly selective school, and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include professional athletes, jazz musicians, and politicians. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 23 % Acceptance Rate 41.2% SAT Score 810 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $12,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,161
18	Philander Smith University	20.4778156996587	100	800 – 1,010	14082	25254	#18 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Arkansas Philander Smith University Little Rock, AR Based in Little Rock, Philander Smith University accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. Approximately 85% of students attending Philander Smith University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 20 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 800 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $14,082 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,254
19	Williams Baptist University	17.9487179487179	83.42	890 – 1,080	12692	38067	#19 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Arkansas Williams Baptist University Walnut Ridge, AR Found in Walnut Ridge, Williams Baptist University accepts 83% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Williams Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 18 % Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $12,692 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,067
20	University of Arkansas Grantham	16.8498168498169	0	--	8369	26870	#20 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Arkansas University of Arkansas Grantham LIttle Rock, AR Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 17 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,369 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,870
21	Ecclesia College	14.2857142857143	73.81	420 – 670	24552	32147	#21 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Arkansas Ecclesia College Springdale, AR Located in Springdale, Ecclesia College’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 91% of students at Ecclesia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 48% of students decide to stay at Ecclesia......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 14 % Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 420 – 670 Avg. Net Price $24,552 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,147
22	Arkansas Baptist College	1.19760479041916	100	--	10627	22652	#22 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Arkansas Arkansas Baptist College Little Rock, AR Based in Little Rock, Arkansas Baptist College accepts 100% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 34% of students attending Arkansas Baptist College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Arkansas Baptist College, there is a 23% first year......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 1 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,627 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,652