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
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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (15)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State University | Jonesboro, AR | Public | ADN, BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-FNP, DNP, Doctorate-CRNA | ACEN |
| Arkansas Tech University | Russellville, AR | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN, MSN-Leadership | ACEN |
| Harding University | Searcy, AR | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership | CCNE |
| Henderson State University | Arkadelphia, AR | Public | BSN, MSN | CCNE |
| John Brown University | Siloam Springs, AR | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Ouachita Baptist University | Arkadelphia, AR | Private nonprofit | BSN | ACEN |
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Magnolia, AR | Public | BSN | — |
| University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR | Public | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, DNP | CCNE |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Little Rock, AR | Public | ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| University of Arkansas at Monticello | Monticello, AR | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN | — |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | Pine Bluff, AR | Public | BSN | ACEN (candidate) |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | Little Rock, AR | Public | BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD | CCNE |
| University of Arkansas Grantham | Little Rock, AR | Public | BSN, MSN, MSN-Leadership | — |
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | Public | LPN/LVN, BSN | CCNE, ACEN (candidate) |
| University of Central Arkansas | Conway, AR | Public | BSN, MSN, DNP | CCNE |