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Little Rock Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Little Rock

There are at least 12 colleges in Little Rock, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 17,106 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 13,230 full-time students, and a reported 1,238 dorm rooms.

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

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Arkansas Colleges.

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 100 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.

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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
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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: Accounting, Criminal Justice, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Information Technology, International, Management and Administration, Marketing, Multimedia and Web Design
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Little Rock Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Arkansas Baptist College
1621 Dr. Marting Luther King Dr.
Little Rock, Arkansas 72202-6099

  • Programs: business management, human services, theology, criminal justice and administration, public administration.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 602 students, 592 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 144 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available.
  • 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: 41 students, 32 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Bee Jays Academy
1907 Hinson Loop
Little Rock, Arkansas 72212

  • Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist, electrolysis tech, cosmetoloty instructor.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 43 students, 43 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: 287 students, 287 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, law, registered nursing, criminal justice and safety, social work, psychology, reading teaching, general studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 12,135 students, 8,843 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 649 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.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

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

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, surgical tech, radiation therapist, occupational therapist assistant, nuclear medical tech, medical lab tech, medical coding.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 884 students, 760 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

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

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

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: business management, business administration, biology, psychology, educational administration, social work, sociology, physical education teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 561 students, 522 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 268 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 330-530. Math: 340-530. Writing: 390-510.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. 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
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, medicine, pharmacy, radiation therapist, nuclear medical tech, dental hygienist, clinical lab tech, health diagnostic professions.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 2,538 students, 2,141 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 177 student capacity.
  • 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 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Jacksonville Colleges129,91657 
North Little Rock Colleges460,4338,994 

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