Colleges · Conway
Colleges in Conway, AR
Conway is home to 3 colleges with about 10,033 students on campus. The largest is University of Central Arkansas, the most selective Hendrix College (admits 56%).
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSColleges
3degree-granting, in Conway
Students on campus
10,033fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
University of Central Arkansas8,426 on campus
Most selective
Hendrix Collegeadmits 56% of applicants
Lowest net price
Central Baptist College$12,287 a year after aid
Every college
All 3 colleges in Conway
University of Central ArkansasUniversity or college · Public · 8,426 on campus
89%admitted$17knet price54%graduate$46kearnings
Hendrix CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 1,107 on campus
56%admitted$24knet price72%graduate$60kearnings
Central Baptist CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 500 on campus
63%admitted$12knet price34%graduate$47kearnings
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Also in Conway: Arthur's Beauty College (career schools).
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Conway
9 more colleges are within 30 miles of Conway.
University of Arkansas Community College-MorriltonCommunity college · Public · Morrilton16.2 mi1,962 studentsUniversity of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · North Little Rock22.3 mi2,253 studentsUniversity of Arkansas for Medical SciencesUniversity or college · Public · Little Rock23.9 mi2,164 studentsShorter CollegeCommunity college · Private nonprofit · North Little Rock24.7 mi287 students
Jackson Theological SeminaryUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · North Little Rock24.8 mi9 students
Baptist Health College Little RockCommunity college · Private nonprofit · Little Rock25.2 mi512 studentsUniversity of Arkansas at Little RockUniversity or college · Public · Little Rock25.3 mi5,059 studentsArkansas Baptist CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Little Rock25.5 mi373 studentsPhilander Smith UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Little Rock25.6 mi841 studentsStraight-line distance from the center of Conway. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus. Colleges marked › have their own page; the others are too small or don’t report enough to the Department of Education for one.