The 10 Best College Towns In Arkansas For 2024

Believe it or not, America has the best colleges in the world. It's been proven by data (and surveys) that the U.S. educational system is of the highest quality

It's actually not even close and Arkansas is home to a handful of them.

While we could debate which colleges within the are the 'best,' that's not the goal of this post.

Instead, ride along with us as we determine which college towns in Arkansas are the best.

You know, the type of places where there's energy and stimulation, but the type of place you can walk around at night. The happiest, chillest, most downright fun places where you can send your kids off to college where you won't break the bank, or worry about their well being.

Without further ado, here are the best college towns in Arkansas for 2024.

While some of these may not seem like a 'real' college town per se, when you look at the numbers, it's hard to argue against.

And for those who live in Monticello, Arkadelphia and Fort Smith - we tip our hats to you and we'll schedule a tour for next week. You can see where Monticello ranks in terms of the best college town in America.

Read on to find out more or for more on Arkansas check out:

• Best Places To Live In Arkansas
• Best Counties To Live In Arkansas
• Cheapest Places To Live In Arkansas

The 10 Best College Towns In Arkansas For 2024

1. Monticello, AR

Colleges: University of Arkansas at Monticello, Margaret's Hair Academy Inc

2. Arkadelphia, AR

Colleges: Henderson State University, Ouachita Baptist University, ABC Beauty College Inc

3. Fort Smith, AR

Colleges: University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, Arthur's Beauty College Inc-Fort Smith, Academy of Salon and Spa

4. Fayetteville, AR

Colleges: University of Arkansas, Paul Mitchell the School-Arkansas, Blue Cliff College-Fayetteville

5. Magnolia, AR

Colleges: Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

6. Conway, AR

Colleges: University of Central Arkansas, Hendrix College, Central Baptist College

7. Russellville, AR

Colleges: Arkansas Tech University, Arkansas Beauty College

8. Searcy, AR

Colleges: Harding University, Searcy Beauty College

9. Springdale, AR

Colleges: Northwest Technical Institute, Career Academy of Hair Design, Ecclesia College

10. Siloam Springs, AR

Colleges: John Brown University, Career Academy of Hair Design-Siloam Springs

There You Have It -- The Best College Towns In The

If you're looking for the best college towns in Arkansas, you came to the right place.

These places all have great college sports programs, tons of stuff to do, and are great places to raise a family.

For more reading, check out:

• Best Counties To Live In Arkansas
• Best Places To Raise A Family In Arkansas
• Cheapest Places To Live In Arkansas