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Little Rock Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Little Rock

There are at least 13 colleges in Little Rock, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 16,752 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 13,263 full-time students, and a reported 718 dorm rooms.

(Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left.)

The largest schools here include University of Arkansas at Little Rock and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Of Note For College Students

  • Little Rock is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Little Rock.

Little Rock QuickSchools™

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.

ITT Technical Institute
Little Rock, Arkansas

With over 90 campuses in 34 states nationwide and online programs offered as well, the ITT Technical Institutes may have a program that is convenient for you. ITT Tech is dedicated to teaching technology.

  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma

Remington College
Little Rock, Arkansas

Career college with multiple campuses all across the United States. Instruction with a strong component based on learning by doing.

  • Programs: Computer Networking, Criminal Justice, HVAC Electrical Construction, Information Technology, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

University of Phoenix
Little Rock, Arkansas

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format.

  • Programs: Administration, Criminal Justice, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Marketing, Teaching
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Certificate, Master

Little Rock Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

Arkansas Baptist College
1600 Bishop St
Little Rock, Arkansas 72202-6099

  • Programs: human services, business management, theology, corrections and criminal justice, social services, accounting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 287 students, 270 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 150 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Arkansas Beauty School
5108 Baseline Rd
Little Rock, Arkansas 72209

  • Programs: cosmetology, cosmetoloty instructor, manicurist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 25 students, 25 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Bee Jays Academy
1907 Hinson Loop
Little Rock, Arkansas 72212

  • Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, cosmetoloty instructor, electrolysis tech, manicurist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 31 students, 31 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Eastern College of Health Vocations
6423 Forbing Rd
Little Rock, Arkansas 72209

  • Programs: medical assistant, dental assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 385 students, 385 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Eaton Beauty Stylist College Inc
814 W Seventh St
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201

  • Programs: cosmetology, teacher education and development.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 7 students, 7 full-time equivalent.

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
2801 S University Ave
Little Rock, Arkansas 72204

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, law, public health courses, psychology, registered nursing, criminal justice and safety, social work, general studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 11,896 students, 8,837 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 306 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Velvatex College of Beauty Culture
1520 Martin Luther King Dr
Little Rock, Arkansas 72202-5452

  • Programs: cosmetoloty instructor, manicurist, teacher education and development.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 15 students, 10 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

Baptist Health Schools of Nursing and Allied Health
11900 Col Glenn Rd Ste 1000
Little Rock, Arkansas 72210-2820

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, radiation therapist, surgical tech, nuclear medical tech, medical coding, medical lab tech, medical transcription.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 993 students, 993 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Philander Smith College
One Trudie Kibbe Reed Drive
Little Rock, Arkansas 72202-3799

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: business administration, business management, social work, sociology, educational administration, early childhood education, political science, computer science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 785 students, 715 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 262 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 310-440. Math: 330-410.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
4301 W Markham Slot 601
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, medicine, pharmacy, radiation therapist, nuclear medical tech, dental hygienist, audiology and speech pathology, public health.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 2,328 students, 1,990 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2005.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
Jacksonville Colleges129,91694 
North Little Rock Colleges460,4337,822 

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