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Top BSN Programs in Arkansas

Bachelor's degrees in nursing, including traditional, accelerated and RN-to-BSN pathways.

15 schools in Arkansas reported BSN-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified BSN program profile. BSN Programs in all states

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory

Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.

15 schools

Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Schools (15)

Arkansas State University campus

Arkansas State University

PublicUniversityJonesboro, AR

Arkansas State University is a public university in Jonesboro, AR. It reported 492 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-FNP, DNP, Doctorate-CRNA

ACEN: DNP, BSN, ADN, MSN

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Arkansas Tech University campus

Arkansas Tech University

PublicUniversityRussellville, AR

Arkansas Tech University is a public university in Russellville, AR. It reported 189 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN, MSN-Leadership

ACEN: BSN, MSN

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Harding University

Private nonprofitUniversitySearcy, AR

Harding University is a private nonprofit university in Searcy, AR. It reported 65 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's

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Henderson State University campus

Henderson State University

PublicUniversityArkadelphia, AR

Henderson State University is a public university in Arkadelphia, AR. It reported 71 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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John Brown University

Private nonprofitUniversitySiloam Springs, AR

John Brown University is a private nonprofit university in Siloam Springs, AR. It reported 26 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN

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Ouachita Baptist University campus

Ouachita Baptist University

Private nonprofitUniversityArkadelphia, AR

Ouachita Baptist University is a private nonprofit university in Arkadelphia, AR. It reported 38 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

ACEN: BSN

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University of Arkansas campus

University of Arkansas

PublicUniversityFayetteville, AR

University of Arkansas is a public university in Fayetteville, AR. It reported 361 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, DNP

CCNE: BSN, DNP, MSN

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University of Arkansas at Little Rock campus

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

PublicUniversityLittle Rock, AR

University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a public university in Little Rock, AR. It reported 299 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN

ACEN: ADN, BSN

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University of Arkansas at Monticello campus

University of Arkansas at Monticello

PublicUniversityMonticello, AR

University of Arkansas at Monticello is a public university in Monticello, AR. It reported 47 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN

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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

PublicUniversityPine Bluff, AR

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public university in Pine Bluff, AR. It reported 18 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

ACEN: BSN (candidate)

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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

PublicSpecialized institutionLittle Rock, AR

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is a public specialized institution in Little Rock, AR. It reported 175 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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University of Arkansas Grantham

PublicUniversityLittle Rock, AR

University of Arkansas Grantham is a public university in Little Rock, AR. It reported 26 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-Leadership

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University of Arkansas-Fort Smith campus

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

PublicUniversityFort Smith, AR

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is a public university in Fort Smith, AR. It reported 78 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, BSN

CCNE: BSNACEN: ADN (candidate)

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University of Central Arkansas campus

University of Central Arkansas

PublicUniversityConway, AR

University of Central Arkansas is a public university in Conway, AR. It reported 140 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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