by our College Data Analytics TeamInternational students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our Best Colleges for Nigerian Students in Arkansas ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.
We analyzed 7 colleges and universities across Arkansas to determine which were the best for Nigerian students in Arkansas. Our ranking is based on several objective factors, including the school's overall quality and the total number of international students at the school. We steer clear of subjective measures since they don't give a clear picture when determining how one school compares to another.
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See which schools came out on top of our ranking:
University of Arkansas tops this year’s ranking as the best school for Nigerian students in Arkansas. UARK is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5,593 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
Around 4.4% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as China, India, and Panama come to UARK to study.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Harding University. It ranked #2 on our 2021 Best Colleges for Nigerian students in Arkansas list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Searcy, Arkansas, and it awarded 902 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 4.8% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at Harding are China, Honduras, and Guatemala.
With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.
A rank of #3 on our list means University of Central Arkansas is a great place for Nigerian students in Arkansas working on their bachelor’s degree. UCA is a public institution located in Conway, Arkansas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,933 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 3.9% are international. Students from as far away as Côte d’Ivoire, Bahamas, and China come to UCA to study.
A rank of #4 on our list means Arkansas State University - Main Campus is a great place for Nigerian students in Arkansas working on their bachelor’s degree. A-State is located in Jonesboro, Arkansas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,815 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
Around 3.7% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at A-State come from such countries as China, India, and Saudi Arabia.
A rank of #5 on our list means Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a great place for Nigerian students in Arkansas working on their bachelor’s degree. This small public school is located in Magnolia, Arkansas, and it awarded 559 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 3.9% are international. Students from as far away as India, Nigeria, and Saudi Arabia come to Southern Arkansas University Main Campus to study.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock ranked #6 on this year’s Best Colleges for Nigerian Students in Arkansas list. UA Little Rock is a public institution located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,365 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 4.9% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at UA Little Rock are India, China, and Saudi Arabia.
Arkansas Tech University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Colleges for Nigerian Students in Arkansas list. Located in Russellville, Arkansas, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,276 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Around 2.2% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at ATU come from such countries as Saudi Arabia, China, and India.
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Footnotes
*Avg Tuition and Fees and Avg 4-Year Grad Rate are for the top 7 schools only.
References
More about our data sources and methodologies.