Of the 50 colleges in Arkansas, 50 colleges offer online programs. By school type, there are 34 public and 16 private schools.
By offered degree, 50 schools offer undergraduate level programs and 20 schools offer graduate programs through online.
The 2024 average tuition & fees of the schools is $12,308 for undergraduate programs and $14,276 for graduate programs. Schools may offer "in-state" rate for Arkansas residents.
A total of 40,312 students were in online degree programs or took online courses. It is 26.38% of total enrollment.
The following table shows the 2024 average academic statistics for Arkansas Online Schools.
| Number of Online Schools | 50 Online Schools (34 public, 16 private) |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $12,308 Undergraduate $14,276 Graduate |
| Student Population | Total 152,816 (3,056 in average) |
| Online Student Population | Total 40,312 (806 in average) |
| Average Number of Online Programs Offered | 15 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14.3 to 1 |
The following table lists and compare Arkansas colleges that offer online degree and/or courses.
| Name | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Total Population | Online Population | Number of Total Programs | Number of Online Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas at Little RockLittle Rock, AR | $22,067 | $15,100 | 8,197 | 3,223 | 157 | 43 |
| University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesLittle Rock, AR | $16,506 | $21,407 | 3,240 | 1,017 | 55 | 3 |
| Arkansas Baptist CollegeLittle Rock, AR | $8,760 | - | 497 | - | 18 | 18 |
| Lyon CollegeBatesville, AR | $31,000 | $9,840 | 496 | - | 25 | |
| University of ArkansasFayetteville, AR | $28,772 | $30,220 | 30,936 | 3,361 | 261 | 41 |
| University of Arkansas at Pine BluffPine Bluff, AR | $17,029 | $16,351 | 2,387 | 233 | 53 | 1 |
| Arkansas State University-BeebeBeebe, AR | $5,040 | - | 2,928 | 646 | 77 | 9 |
| Arkansas State UniversityJonesboro, AR | $13,826 | $12,416 | 13,190 | 5,823 | 198 | 63 |
| Arkansas Tech UniversityRussellville, AR | $14,502 | $7,546 | 9,445 | 2,602 | 194 | 13 |
| University of Arkansas at MonticelloMonticello, AR | $14,718 | $15,486 | 2,719 | 702 | 78 | 8 |
| Baptist Health College Little RockLittle Rock, AR | $13,593 | - | 549 | - | 9 | |
| Black River Technical CollegePocahontas, AR | $7,152 | - | 1,566 | 417 | 78 | 20 |
| University of Central ArkansasConway, AR | $17,258 | $12,443 | 9,913 | 1,446 | 124 | 18 |
| Central Baptist CollegeConway, AR | $19,680 | - | 564 | 46 | 34 | 7 |
| Cossatot Community College of the University of ArkansasDe Queen, AR | $4,866 | - | 1,278 | 310 | 56 | |
| Crowley's Ridge CollegeParagould, AR | $16,440 | - | 201 | 24 | 8 | |
| East Arkansas Community CollegeForrest City, AR | $4,920 | - | 1,179 | 422 | 65 | 11 |
| National Park CollegeHot Springs, AR | $7,280 | - | 2,340 | 566 | 53 | |
| University of Arkansas Community College-BatesvilleBatesville, AR | $4,542 | - | 1,008 | 238 | 78 | 21 |
| Harding UniversitySearcy, AR | $24,888 | $13,684 | 4,805 | 819 | 156 | 4 |
| Henderson State UniversityArkadelphia, AR | $9,780 | $9,081 | 2,519 | 790 | 104 | 4 |
| John Brown UniversitySiloam Springs, AR | $30,832 | $14,520 | 2,326 | 424 | 77 | 11 |
| Arkansas State University Mid-SouthWest Memphis, AR | $4,560 | - | 979 | 223 | 50 | 6 |
| Arkansas Northeastern CollegeBlytheville, AR | $4,250 | - | 1,502 | 1,082 | 43 | 4 |
| North Arkansas CollegeHarrison, AR | $5,544 | - | 1,856 | 404 | 78 | 13 |
| Ouachita Baptist UniversityArkadelphia, AR | $32,480 | $17,188 | 1,784 | 48 | 84 | 4 |
| Arkansas State University Three RiversMalvern, AR | $4,168 | - | 1,832 | 136 | 61 | 14 |
| Ozarka CollegeMelbourne, AR | $6,820 | - | 983 | 330 | 54 | |
| University of the OzarksClarksville, AR | $25,950 | - | 784 | 3 | 25 | |
| University of Arkansas Community College-MorriltonMorrilton, AR | $4,176 | - | 1,888 | 248 | 58 | |
| Philander Smith UniversityLittle Rock, AR | $13,014 | $21,600 | 769 | 21 | 17 | |
| Phillips Community College of the University of ArkansasHelena, AR | $5,270 | - | 1,234 | 122 | 50 | |
| Southeast Arkansas CollegePine Bluff, AR | $8,260 | - | 898 | 302 | 63 | 5 |
| University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical CollegeNorth Little Rock, AR | $9,060 | - | 4,245 | 1,889 | 104 | 25 |
| University of Arkansas Hope-TexarkanaHope, AR | $4,960 | - | 1,188 | 310 | 58 | 5 |
| University of Arkansas Community College Rich MountainMena, AR | $4,104 | - | 679 | 121 | 38 | |
| Shorter CollegeN Little Rock, AR | $6,245 | - | 321 | - | 6 | |
| Williams Baptist UniversityWalnut Ridge, AR | $20,330 | - | 584 | 25 | 22 | 1 |
| South Arkansas CollegeEl Dorado, AR | $5,364 | - | 1,162 | 334 | 60 | 4 |
| Southern Arkansas University Main CampusMagnolia, AR | $15,400 | $10,440 | 5,094 | 1,513 | 73 | 26 |
| Southern Arkansas University TechCamden, AR | $6,210 | - | 943 | 190 | 85 | |
| University of Arkansas-Fort SmithFort Smith, AR | $13,770 | $11,910 | 5,379 | 1,004 | 98 | 6 |
| NorthWest Arkansas Community CollegeBentonville, AR | $5,022 | - | 7,593 | 2,310 | 85 | 3 |
| Arkansas State University-Mountain HomeMountain Home, AR | $4,632 | - | 1,247 | 337 | 63 | 19 |
| Arkansas State University-NewportNewport, AR | $4,560 | - | 1,592 | 466 | 62 | 8 |
| University of Arkansas GranthamLIttle Rock, AR | $8,280 | $4,800 | 5,436 | 5,436 | 59 | 59 |
| Ecclesia CollegeSpringdale, AR | $16,850 | $12,075 | 157 | 35 | 10 | 9 |
| Bryan UniversityRogers, AR | $16,181 | - | 15 | - | 7 | |
| Strayer University-ArkansasLittle Rock, AR | $13,920 | $15,135 | 307 | 307 | 32 | 32 |
| Champion Christian CollegeHot Springs, AR | $12,582 | - | 82 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
| Average | $12,308 | $14,276 | 3,056 | 806 | 68.1200 | 15.0278 |