by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, international students have many different options to choose from. 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 International Students in Arkansas ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.
Our analysis looked at 15 schools in Arkansas to determine which ones were the best for international 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 international students in Arkansas. Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the large public school handed out 5,593 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 4.4% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as China, India, and Panama come to UARK to study.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Harding University. The school came in at #2 in this year’s ranking. Located in Searcy, Arkansas, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 902 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 4.8% of the total student population at the school is international. 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.
Out of the 15 schools in Arkansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Hendrix College landed the #3 spot on the list. Conway, Arkansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 258 students in 2020-2021.
International students make up 0.1% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at Hendrix are China, Rwanda, and Netherlands.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend John Brown University. It ranked #4 on our 2021 Best Colleges for international students in Arkansas list. JBU is located in Siloam Springs, Arkansas and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 383 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
International students make up 4.3% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at JBU are South Korea, Mexico, and Guatemala.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.
A rank of #5 on our list means Ouachita Baptist University is a great place for international students in Arkansas working on their bachelor’s degree. Ouachita Baptist is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. It awarded 446 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 2.1% are international. Students from as far away as Zimbabwe, Japan, and Brazil come to Ouachita Baptist to study.
Arkansas State University - Main Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Best Colleges for international Students in Arkansas list. Located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, the fairly large public school awarded 1,815 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 3.7% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at A-State are China, India, and Saudi Arabia.
University of Central Arkansas did quite well in the 2021 Best Colleges for international Students in Arkansas ranking, coming in at #7. Conway, Arkansas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,933 students in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 3.9% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at UCA are Côte d’Ivoire, Bahamas, and China.
University of the Ozarks came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for international Students in Arkansas ranking. Located in Clarksville, Arkansas, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 188 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
International students make up 28.0% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at Ozarks come from such countries as Bahamas, Rwanda, and Guatemala.
Lyon College did quite well in the 2021 Best Colleges for international Students in Arkansas ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Batesville, Arkansas, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 185 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 5.1% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as Chile, South Korea, and Lithuania come to Lyon to study.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock ranked #10 on this year’s Best Colleges for international 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. Students studying at UA Little Rock come from such countries as India, China, and Saudi Arabia.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ranked #11 on this year’s Best Colleges for international Students in Arkansas list. This small public school is located in Magnolia, Arkansas, and it awarded 559 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 3.9% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are India, Nigeria, and Saudi Arabia.
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Arkansas Tech University did quite well in the 2021 Best Colleges for international Students in Arkansas ranking, coming in at #12. ATU is a medium-sized public school situated in Russellville, Arkansas. It awarded 1,276 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 2.2% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as Saudi Arabia, China, and India come to ATU to study.
Henderson State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for international Students in Arkansas ranking. Located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, the small public school awarded 514 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Around 1.2% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as Cameroon, Zimbabwe, and Ukraine come to Henderson State University to study.
Williams Baptist University landed the #14 spot on the 2021 Best Colleges for international Students in Arkansas. WBU is located in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 88 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
Around 4.7% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at WBU come from such countries as Brazil, Kenya, and Argentina.
Central Baptist College landed the #15 spot on the 2021 Best Colleges for international Students in Arkansas. Located in Conway, Arkansas, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 128 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Around 2.6% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as United Kingdom, South Africa, and Dominican Republic come to CBC to study.
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Footnotes
*Avg Tuition and Fees and Avg 4-Year Grad Rate are for the top 15 schools only.
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