Best public colleges in Arkansas

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- Niche Grade: C+
- Location: Arkadelphia, AR
- Acceptance Rate: 82%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 1,320 (14:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 880-1140

#10. Henderson State University
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- Niche Grade: B-
- Location: Pine Bluff, AR
- Acceptance Rate: 58%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 1,674 (11:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 880-1050

#9. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
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- Niche Grade: B-
- Location: Monticello, AR
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 1,581 (11:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: not available

#8. University of Arkansas at Monticello
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- Niche Grade: B
- Location: Russellville, AR
- Acceptance Rate: 96%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 4,940 (17:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 940-1150

#7. Arkansas Tech University
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- Niche Grade: B
- Location: Fort Smith, AR
- Acceptance Rate: not available
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 3,392 (16:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: not available

#6. University of Arkansas at Fort Smith
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- Niche Grade: B
- Location: Little Rock, AR
- Acceptance Rate: 58%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 2,917 (10:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 890-1170

#5. University of Arkansas at Little Rock
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- Niche Grade: B
- Location: Conway, AR
- Acceptance Rate: 90%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 6,519 (12:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 940-1120

#4. University of Central Arkansas
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- Niche Grade: B
- Location: Jonesboro, AR
- Acceptance Rate: 70%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 13,190 (23:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1030-1180

#3. Arkansas State University
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- Niche Grade: B+
- Location: Magnolia, AR
- Acceptance Rate: 67%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 2,706 (14:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 920-1180

#2. Southern Arkansas University
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- Niche Grade: A-
- Location: Fayetteville, AR
- Acceptance Rate: 72%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 26,337 (19:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1050-1220

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

#1. University of Arkansas
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