Walnut Ridge is a city in Arkansas and it is the county seat of Lawrence county. Its population is 6,568. There are 3 colleges near Walnut Ridge, Arkansas - 1 public and 2 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 2 colleges are in 30 miles from Walnut Ridge. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 2 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 16,484 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $17,681 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 82.84% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,100.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Baptist University 2.8 miles from Walnut Ridge |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$21,070 | - | 517 | 14 to 1 |
| Crowley's Ridge College 20.3 miles from Walnut Ridge |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$17,450 | Not Offered | 241 | 10 to 1 |
| Arkansas State University 22.5 miles from Walnut Ridge |
Public four-years |
$14,522 ($8,090) | $13,028 ($7,322) | 15,726 | 17 to 1 |
