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Best ADN Programs in Arkansas (2026)

Arkansas has 29 ADN programs across 25 cities. 25 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 89%.

29
ADN programs
25
Cities
89%
Avg NCLEX rate
25
With NCLEX data

Top ADN Programs in Arkansas by NCLEX Pass Rate

Ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate.

Most Affordable ADN Programs in Arkansas

Sorted by lowest available tuition figure.

Arkansas Northeastern College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Blytheville, AR
$2,570 in / $4,250 out
Arkansas State University-Newport
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Newport, AR
$2,856 in / $4,320 out
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Bentonville, AR
$2,982 in / $5,022 out
North Arkansas College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Harrison, AR
$3,168 in / $5,544 out
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Mountain Home, AR
$3,168 in / $4,632 out
South Arkansas College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.El Dorado, AR
$3,204 in / $5,364 out
Arkansas State University-Beebe
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Beebe, AR
$3,216 in / $5,040 out
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Helena, AR
$3,230 in / $5,270 out
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Hope, AR
$3,400 in / $4,960 out
University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Morrilton, AR
$3,504 in / $4,176 out

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ADN programs are in Arkansas?

There are 29 ADN programs in Arkansas across 25 cities.

What is the average NCLEX pass rate for ADN programs in Arkansas?

Based on 25 programs with reported data, the average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate for ADN programs in Arkansas is 89%. The highest rate is 100% at Arkansas Tech University.

What is the cheapest ADN program in Arkansas?

The most affordable option is Arkansas Northeastern College at $2,570 in / $4,250 out.

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