2023 Best Colleges for Biology in Arkansas

• Conway, AR•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.77 out of 5  486 reviews

Senior: I adore my school! It really feels like home, and I have so much fun while also learning more than I ever have because of the rigorous academics. My freshman year was virtual because of covid but my professors did everything in their power to make sure it was a successful year, and they are always incredibly accommodating regarding situations outside of school. Our motto, unto the whole person, is the perfect encapsulation of what it means to be a student at Hendrix.... Read 486 reviews

• grade A minus

• Acceptance rate 68%

• Net price $9,968

• SAT range 1090-1340

• Arkadelphia, AR•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 4.15 out of 5  564 reviews

Freshman: What is Ouachita Baptist University. Well, the obvious answer is that it is a university, but OBU is so much more than that. After attending Ouachita for almost a year now, I think I finally have my answer to that question. OBU isn't just your average university. Every aspect of Ouachita feels like it was done with care and appreciation for students and faculty alike. One example of this is OBU's professors. Unlike many universities, Ouachita isn't massive. This allows professor's to connect and teach their students on a personal level. Whether this be inside a lecture hall, or inside a professor's home who invited you over for dinner( yes, they do that here). The campus is beautiful and is well maintained year round. Friendly faces, lasting friendships, and excellent academics are just a few of the reasons that I am proud to be a student of Ouachita Baptist University. Go Tigers!... Read 564 reviews

• grade A minus

• Acceptance rate 74%

• Net price $20,074

• SAT range 1060-1250

• Fayetteville, AR•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.87 out of 5  3,552 reviews

Sophomore: The University of Arkansas is located in the beautiful city of Fayetteville, Arkansas. There are multiple types of rooming options on and off campus. Multiple shopping options as well as restaurants located throughout campus. Love the lifelong friendships that have been made. Love the school and all sports related activities.... Read 3,552 reviews

• grade A minus

• Acceptance rate 83%

• Net price $15,218

• SAT range 1050-1220

• Searcy, AR•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.88 out of 5  1,047 reviews

Sophomore: Harding University staffs their faculty with professional teachers that genuinely care about you and your academic outcome. They advertise the community found within the student body; in a honest documentation of observation, they’re completely right! Harding’s campus community, safety, and faculty are welcoming, caring, and make a difference in my life. I know they could make a difference in yours too!... Read 1,047 reviews

• grade A minus

• Acceptance rate 54%

• Net price $20,533

• SAT range 1050-1300

• Siloam Springs, AR•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.92 out of 5  484 reviews

Niche User: I completely loved it and would definitely recommend anyone that can to attend a preview day here, to do it. You wouldn’t think a preview day would make you love the college but it really can. I was there for just 2 days and I really loved it, the people were amazing and I really want go there. Thank you!... Read 484 reviews

• grade A minus

• Acceptance rate 53%

• Net price $18,298

• SAT range 1100-1310

• Batesville, AR•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.55 out of 5  269 reviews

Alum: My education was second to none. Administration often left something to be desired. Student opinions and concerns, voiced individually or through student government organizations were ignored, ie renewing and expanding contracts with companies that provided inadequate services on campus. Athletes had a particularly difficult time, the academic rigor is not compatible with the scheduling around student sports. The town is very small, and the campus isn't particularly big so there aren't a lot of options for entertainment available.... Read 269 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 27%

• Net price $10,537

• SAT range 1050-1170

• Clarksville, AR•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  285 reviews

Sophomore: The academic programs this university offers are very informative, enlightening, and exciting to take. The professors all have their own unique teaching methods and are always ready to take a hands on approach if their current methods don’t help you understand the course material. The activities outside of class and school hours are very engaging and allow you to immerse yourself in the different cultures of the many international students that go here. It’s also LGBTQ friendly, christian/other denominations friendly (I am pagan myself and the community always shows respect and great interest.) The advisors here do their utmost to help you with your career path or to find that career path.... Read 285 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 55%

• Net price $15,779

• SAT range 950-1130

• Conway, AR•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.76 out of 5  1,697 reviews

Sophomore: Coming to Central Arkansas was one of the best life choices. Along with making amazing friends and memories, I have greatly enjoyed the academic aspect of college. Most of my days I wake up excited and ambitious about attending class and have loved my professors and their commitment to my education. The accredited programs have really allowed me to put full faith in the university leading me to academic success, most of the professors that I have been in class with have taught in a very effective way that allows me to truly comprehend the material from one semester to the next. On top of being a student, being a cheerleader brings a whole different aspect of college to life. Being able to represent my university and become to connected to much of the student body is rewarding both in and out of the classroom. The sense of campus community and support at the university is what makes me proud to be a bear. Overall, my college experience is unforgettable, bearing many, many blessings!... Read 1,697 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 92%

• Net price $14,042

• SAT range 980-1160

• Jonesboro, AR•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.68 out of 5  1,275 reviews

Alum: As an alumnus of Arkansas State University, I had a fantastic time there. Everyone I met was extremely helpful, and they cared about my future outside of university. It was a rewarding experience! The professors had real-world knowledge and experience, which made for a more realistic learning environment. I am honored to have graduated from the university, and I will continue to support their efforts to provide students with the best opportunities to succeed in the classroom and in life, both in person and online.... Read 1,275 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 63%

• Net price $13,560

• SAT range 1030-1200

• Little Rock, AR•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.59 out of 5  935 reviews

Junior: The biggest thing that I love about this school is the diversity of people that I get to work with each day. Many different kinds of people with many different backgrounds attend this school, so I get the chance to learn something new each day!... Read 935 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 58%

• Net price $11,901

• SAT range 1020-1180

• Magnolia, AR•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.69 out of 5  619 reviews

Senior: I've been at SAU for one semester, and it's been amazing. I particularly enjoyed my systematic botany course, in which we collect and study plant specimens over a range of 25+ species.... Read 619 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 63%

• Net price $14,141

• SAT range 930-1140

• Russellville, AR•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.79 out of 5  1,110 reviews

Senior: If I could say one thing about my experience at Arkansas Tech, it's that the environment as a whole has made it worthwhile. From the professors to the on-campus events and especially Jerry the Bulldog, it really has been an honor to be a part of it! I love the connections I've made throughout my years of being a student here. I've met some amazing human beings along the way along with some even better memories that I will cherish in the long run. I do feel that something that should change is that, there should be more diverse events and organizations for minorities on campus. I feel like as a minority myself, this would have been the cherry on top. With that being said, Heck Yeah, Tech Yeah!... Read 1,110 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 94%

• Net price $11,097

• SAT range 850-1210

• Fort Smith, AR•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  756 reviews

Sophomore: I wish some teachers would be more understanding about particular situations that cannot be helped, as in allowing students to retake a test if they were Ill or had a personal issue. I like the atmosphere of the college and the friendliness of the other students. They also offer a variety of classes based on your major.... Read 756 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $9,663

• SAT range —

• Pine Bluff, AR•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.42 out of 5  681 reviews

Freshman: Overall, I enjoyed my experience at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. I learned a lot and was able to witness living on my own for the first time. The classes were not too difficult as a freshman, but they were informative. If there is anything I would change, then it is definitely making college tuition-free. It can create levels of stress for many students, and the financial aspect was certainly anxious for me.... Read 681 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 68%

• Net price $11,053

• SAT range 810-1000

• Arkadelphia, AR•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  777 reviews

Freshman: The professors are absolutely helpful and understanding. The college is very flexible and also very understanding. Henderson is very welcoming to everyone even to people that have dyability's. The disability resource center of Henderson has help me tremendously. I will most definitely recommend this college to my friends and their friends! I am so glad I am an HSU Reddie!... Read 777 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 75%

• Net price $16,233

• SAT range 880-1170

• Monticello, AR•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.89 out of 5  271 reviews

Freshman: The University of Arkansas at Monticello is an excellent school to attend if you are interested in attending a college. They have many different courses and majors that are offered. The professors are accommodating and understanding. The classes are only about 30 kids to a class. As well as having a clean campus, the staff works hard all the time to ensure that we can learn in a clean environment. I hear we also have a good Foot ball team but I'm not into it so I can not confirm that fact. There is always something going on At UAM they are even holding a min squid game they try there best to make sure we get the help we need while also helping us still enjoy our time there. The tech team is also there to help you with any sort of issues that may arise even if it not there computer they will help you with all your own problems' as well isn't that great believe that Uam is the best school around it has all you could need the food is good the staff is helpful. I thank them all for that... Read 271 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $13,077

• SAT range —

• Little Rock, AR•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.45 out of 5  403 reviews

Freshman: i love it! its a place where i feel like im home away from my home.im also pleased that the upperclassmen treats its freshman well.to be honest i think any freshman sophomore junior senoir transfer or readmit should reconsider and make philander a top choice and selecting universities and colleges to go to for a particular major, may i suggest political science because the professors are immaculate about teaching. I love how welcoming kind hearted and welcoming my fellow colleagues are.I love the fact that no matter what edpidemic,pandemic,or any global infection, the goal never stops for prevail and its students to prevail and exceed to prosper and thrive in completing the goals and tasks needed to advance to the competitive life of society the world throws at them. Im intrigued with the fact that each and every individual including myself have a unique and globetrotting story of how and why we here.... Read 403 reviews

• grade C

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $14,396

• SAT range —

• Walnut Ridge, AR•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 4.21 out of 5  98 reviews

Niche User: I really enjoyed Williams' campus. I went on my first tour to Williams a few weeks ago which was a private tour with my family, a friend and their family, and myself. The campus was pretty, the chapel was beautiful, and everyone I met and spoke with was very friendly. After that visit I was interested so I signed up for their preview day! On the preview day, we took the same tour but we got to talk with some of the students and professors. They also held an academic/athletic panel in their gymnasium which was very cool. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience at Williams!... Read 98 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 64%

• Net price $14,571

• SAT range 880-1110

• Conway, AR•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.7 out of 5  178 reviews

Junior: Central Baptist College feels like a family. The instructors, staff, and administration really care about their students and make you feel wanted here. The PACE Program offers alternative ways to take classes that allowed me to complete my degree while I still worked full-time. All in all, it's a great value and worthy investment!... Read 178 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 62%

• Net price $17,089

• SAT range 890-1060