Cheapest Philosophy Colleges in Arkansas

Arkansas State University delivers the state's most affordable philosophy education at $13,085 net cost, nearly $10,000 less than private alternatives. While Walmart's corporate headquarters drives Arkansas's retail economy, philosophy graduates develop the critical thinking skills valued in corporate ethics, policy analysis, and strategic planning roles. The state's eight philosophy programs split between public universities averaging $15,880 and private colleges reaching $23,409, with graduation rates spanning from 41% to 70%.

Programs

$13,085 – $23,409

Net Price Range

59.7%

Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Philosophy Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Arkansas State University Jonesboro, Arkansas	$13,085	$7,754	55.1%	69.5%
2	University of the Ozarks Clarksville, Arkansas	$13,630	$25,950	51.8%	60.1%
3	University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, Arkansas	$16,136	$8,455	41.4%	61.5%
4	University of Central Arkansas Conway, Arkansas	$16,775	$10,118	53.3%	91.2%
5	University of Arkansas Fayetteville, Arkansas	$17,525	$9,748	70.0%	78.9%
6	John Brown University Siloam Springs, Arkansas	$21,144	$30,832	66.8%	56.6%
7	Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, Arkansas	$22,355	$32,480	70.3%	72.3%
8	Hendrix College Conway, Arkansas	$23,409	$36,650	69.2%	60.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $10,000 cost difference between Arkansas's cheapest and most expensive philosophy programs?

Public universities like Arkansas State ($13,085) and University of Arkansas Little Rock ($16,136) benefit from state funding that keeps costs low. Private institutions such as Hendrix College ($23,409) and Ouachita Baptist University ($22,355) rely on tuition revenue, resulting in significantly higher net prices despite financial aid packages.

How do acceptance rates vary among Arkansas philosophy programs?

University of Central Arkansas accepts 91% of applicants, making it the most accessible option, while John Brown University admits only 57% of students. Most programs fall between 60-80% acceptance rates, with the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville maintaining selectivity at 79% despite offering strong value at $17,525 net cost.

Does graduation rate correlate with program cost in Arkansas philosophy programs?

Not consistently - University of Arkansas Little Rock costs just $16,136 but graduates only 41% of students, while Ouachita Baptist at $22,355 achieves a 70% graduation rate. Arkansas State offers the best value proposition with 55% graduation rates at the lowest $13,085 cost.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.