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Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Arkansas

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The selectivity index is a rating system that looks at overall acceptance rate divided by the percentage of accepted students who enroll (yield rate). It's a measurement of both the selectivity and desirability of the college or university.

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Rank	Institution	Selectivity Index	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Harding University	2.3546	39.42	1,080 – 1,310	21069	43555	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Arkansas Harding University Searcy, AR In the last admissions cycle, Harding University 93% 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 Selectivity Index 2.4 Acceptance Rate 39.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,069 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,555
2	Central Baptist College	1.5716	46.36	990 – 1,190	16672	37681	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Arkansas Central Baptist College Conway, AR Located in Conway, Central Baptist College accepted 46% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Central Baptist College will receive institutional grant aid. At Central Baptist College, there is a 61% first......Read more Selectivity Index 1.6 67.8% Acceptance Rate 46.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,672 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,681
3	Ecclesia College	1.2187	47.5	970 – 1,210	24610	32147	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Arkansas Ecclesia College Springdale, AR Located in Springdale, Ecclesia College’s acceptance rate is 48%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ecclesia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 54% of students decide to stay at......Read more Selectivity Index 1.2 55.4% Acceptance Rate 47.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,610 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,147
4	Crowley's Ridge College	0.6009	46.36	--	17266	33362	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Arkansas Crowley's Ridge College Paragould, AR Selectivity Index 0.6 Acceptance Rate 46.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,266 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,362
5	John Brown University	0.5347	67.64	1,110 – 1,350	21464	46114	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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, 36% of those accepted decided to enroll. It offers up to Master's degrees, and popular programs include andGeneral Studies. Selectivity Index 0.5 15.9% Acceptance Rate 67.6% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $21,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,114
6	Southern Arkansas University Main Campus	0.4588	75.33	930 – 1,180	14164	37008	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, AR Based in Magnolia, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus accepts 75% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 85% of students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid. 66% of students decide to stay at Southern Arkansas University......Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 23.7% Acceptance Rate 75.3% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $14,164 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,008
7	University of Arkansas-Fort Smith	0.4537	81.47	1,010 – 1,180	10387	35925	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Arkansas University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR Based in Fort Smith, the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 18.4% Acceptance Rate 81.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $10,387 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,925
8	Ouachita Baptist University	0.4285	67.52	1,110 – 1,310	22087	41697	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Selectivity Index 0.4 7.3% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,087 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,697
9	University of Arkansas	0.3892	74.31	1,070 – 1,290	17475	49686	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 39% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 86%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 10.4% Acceptance Rate 74.3% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $17,475 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,686
10	University of Central Arkansas	0.3853	89.49	1,010 – 1,210	16362	36670	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Arkansas University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR Found in Conway, the University of Central Arkansas accepts 89% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 70% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 20.0% Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,362 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,670
11	Williams Baptist University	0.3813	58.88	960 – 1,170	16658	38067	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Arkansas Williams Baptist University Walnut Ridge, AR Selectivity Index 0.4 11.4% Acceptance Rate 58.9% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $16,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,067
12	University of Arkansas at Little Rock	0.3703	57.74	1,010 – 1,220	11225	40040	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Arkansas University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR Based in Little Rock, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock accepted 58% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 60% of students attending the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 4.6% Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,225 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,040
13	Arkansas Tech University	0.3286	95.89	930 – 1,180	11443	37638	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Arkansas Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR Based in Russellville, Arkansas Tech University accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 75% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 74% of students continued......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 8.8% Acceptance Rate 95.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,443 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,638
14	Hendrix College	0.3252	55.63	1,240 – 1,400	24236	39913	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 $25,518. There are 26 majors and programs available, with many choosing to study Psychology, General. Selectivity Index 0.3 13.3% Acceptance Rate 55.6% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $24,236 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,913
15	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	0.3066	57.54	880 – 1,050	11649	31161	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular area of study. It’s a fairly selective school, and has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include professional athletes, jazz musicians, and politicians. Selectivity Index 0.3 22.3% Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $11,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,161
16	University of the Ozarks	0.2633	59.51	1,040 – 1,200	16651	37651	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Arkansas University of the Ozarks Clarksville, AR Based in Clarksville, the University of the Ozarks accepts 60% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending the University of the Ozarks will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 9.2% Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $16,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,651
17	Henderson State University	0.2357	81.92	900 – 1,080	16929	35194	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 99% of students attending Henderson State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 31.7% Acceptance Rate 81.9% SAT Score 900 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $16,929 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,194
18	Arkansas State University	0.2282	79.59	970 – 1,180	13002	38944	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Arkansas Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR Located in Jonesboro, Arkansas State University accepts 80% of applicants. They request $30 for undergraduate applications. About 87% of students attending Arkansas State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 78% of students continued studying at Arkansas State University......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 53.8% Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,002 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,944
19	Lyon College	0.2188	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Arkansas Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% 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 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 24.8% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
20	University of Arkansas at Monticello	0.1007	96.29	850 – 1,110	13575	31332	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Arkansas University of Arkansas at Monticello Monticello, AR Located in Monticello, the University of Arkansas at Monticello accepts 96% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 46% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of Arkansas at Monticello, there is a 40%......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 Acceptance Rate 96.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $13,575 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,332
21	Arkansas Baptist College	0.0384	57.74	--	11047	22652	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Arkansas Arkansas Baptist College Little Rock, AR Based in Little Rock, Arkansas Baptist College accepts 58% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 9% of students attending Arkansas Baptist College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Arkansas Baptist College, there is a 31% first year......Read more Selectivity Index 0.0 87.8% Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,047 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,652