Most selective Christian colleges in Arkansas

Christian colleges that admit the smallest share of applicants.

Most selective Christian colleges in Arkansas3 schools

3 schools qualify, ranked by admission rate.

How this list is made

Schools in Arkansas.
Christian undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
Faith grade B or better (Faith score 70 or higher). Cost and outcomes never change a grade.
Has an admission rate from federal data (College Scorecard). Average SAT scores are shown where the college reports them.
Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
Ordered by admission rate, lowest first. Selectivity measures demand for places, not the quality of a school’s faith life.

Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.

1
Central Baptist College
Conway, AR · Private nonprofit
- Admits 63%
- Average SAT 1046
2
Harding University
Searcy, AR · Private nonprofit
- Admits 71%
- Average SAT 1182
3
John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR · Private nonprofitHonor Roll
- Admits 76%
- Average SAT 1195

School	Net price a year	Median debt	Earnings 10 years out	Graduation rate
Central Baptist College	$12,287	$22,250	$46,789	34%
Harding University	$22,130	$26,500	$52,876	69%
John Brown University	$20,397	$21,250	$53,907	72%

Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.