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With more than 80 colleges and adult education institutions, with about 150,000 students, about 5.5% of the state's population is enrolled in these schools. This represents the 11th lowest percentage of population enrolled in such schools in the country.
44% of the colleges and adult education institutions in Arkansas are public. Only 12 US states have a higher percentage of public schools. The state also has a large number of personal-care related schools, with nearly 25 schools that offer training in professions such as hair care, cosmetology, and beauty. Colleges with more than 10,000 students include the University of Arkansas (more than 30,000 students), Arkansas State University, and the University of Central Arkansas.
The Arkansas Department of Education is located in Room 304A of the Four State Capitol Mall in Little Rock. http://ArkansasEd.org/ is the web site for the Arkansas DOE.
We call these QuickSchools -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.
| School | City | Degrees | Open Admission | Quick Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cliff College | Fayetteville | Associate, Diploma | Yes | |
| ITT Technical Institute | Little Rock | Associate, Bachelor, Diploma, Master | Yes | |
| University of Phoenix | Little Rock, Rogers | Associate, Bachelor, Doctorate, Master | Yes |
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