Christian colleges with the strongest Christian community in Arkansas
Christian colleges ranked by the Christian community pillar: spiritual life staff, retreats, Bible studies and small groups, and faculty who share the college’s faith.
Christian colleges with the strongest Christian community in Arkansas4 schools
4 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Arkansas.
- Christian undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- Has a graded Christian community pillar and a complete Compass Score.
- Ordered by the Christian community pillar score alone, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
- 1
John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Christian community: grade A
- Many Bible studies and groups
- 2
Harding University
Searcy, AR · Private nonprofit- Christian community: grade B
- Many Bible studies and groups
- 3
Crowley's Ridge College
Paragould, AR · Private nonprofit- Christian community: grade C
- Some Bible studies and groups
- 4
Williams Baptist University
Walnut Ridge, AR · Private nonprofit- Christian community: grade C
- Some Bible studies and groups
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Brown University | $20,397 | $21,250 | $53,907 | 72% |
| Harding University | $22,130 | $26,500 | $52,876 | 69% |
| Crowley's Ridge College | $16,315 | $26,228 | $39,533 | 36% |
| Williams Baptist University | $15,745 | $21,820 | $38,484 | 26% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.