Best public colleges in Arkansas

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- Russellville, AR
- #344 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 94%
- Net price: $11,097
- SAT Range: 850-1210
- #344 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 94%
- Net price: $11,097
- SAT Range: 850-1210
#6. Arkansas Tech University

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- Little Rock, AR
- #280 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 58%
- Net price: $11,901
- SAT Range: 1020-1180
- #280 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 58%
- Net price: $11,901
- SAT Range: 1020-1180
#5. University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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- Magnolia, AR
- #275 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 63%
- Net price: $14,141
- SAT Range: 930-1140
- #275 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 63%
- Net price: $14,141
- SAT Range: 930-1140
#4. Southern Arkansas University

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- Jonesboro, AR
- #257 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 63%
- Net price: $13,560
- SAT Range: 1030-1200
- #257 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 63%
- Net price: $13,560
- SAT Range: 1030-1200
#3. Arkansas State University

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- Conway, AR
- #250 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 92%
- Net price: $14,042
- SAT Range: 980-1160
- #250 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 92%
- Net price: $14,042
- SAT Range: 980-1160
#2. University of Central Arkansas

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- Fayetteville, AR
- #52 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A
- Acceptance rate: 83%
- Net price: $15,218
- SAT Range: 1050-1220
- #52 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A
- Acceptance rate: 83%
- Net price: $15,218
- SAT Range: 1050-1220
This story features data reporting by Emma Rubin, writing by Jeff Inglis, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
#1. University of Arkansas

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