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Lowest net price for middle-income families in Arkansas

Colleges with the lowest average yearly price after grants for families earning $30,000 to $75,000.

Lowest net price for middle-income families in Arkansas5 schools

5 schools qualify, ranked by net price for families earning $30,000–$75,000.

How this list is made

  • Schools in Arkansas.
  • Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
  • Academic Excellence grade B+ or better (the top 35% of rated colleges).
  • Has a net price for families earning $30,000 to $75,000 from federal data (College Scorecard); it covers students who receive federal aid.
  • Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
  • Ordered by that net price, lowest first.

Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.

  1. 1

    University of Arkansas

    Fayetteville, AR · Public

    #3 in Arkansas

    • $15,203 a year for families earning $30,000–$75,000
    • 71% graduate
  2. 2

    John Brown University

    Siloam Springs, AR · Private nonprofit

    #2 in Arkansas

    • $16,902 a year for families earning $30,000–$75,000
    • 72% graduate
  3. 3

    Ouachita Baptist University

    Arkadelphia, AR · Private nonprofit

    #5 in Arkansas

    • $17,186 a year for families earning $30,000–$75,000
    • 61% graduate
  4. 4

    Harding University

    Searcy, AR · Private nonprofit

    #4 in Arkansas

    • $18,888 a year for families earning $30,000–$75,000
    • 69% graduate
  5. 5

    Hendrix College

    Conway, AR · Private nonprofit

    #1 in Arkansas

    • $22,951 a year for families earning $30,000–$75,000
    • 72% graduate

Compare cost and outcomes

SchoolNet price a yearMedian debtEarnings 10 years outGraduation rate
University of Arkansas$18,209$21,500$58,19171%
John Brown University$20,397$21,250$53,90772%
Ouachita Baptist University$22,409$21,050$51,67361%
Harding University$22,130$26,500$52,87669%
Hendrix College$24,149$26,688$60,37672%

Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.

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