Springdale, Arkansas Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)

Last updated: June 4, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

TL;DR

EDsmart Data analysis of 2024 College Scorecard data for Springdale, Arkansas shows: median public in-state tuition $11,564 (+109.8% vs national median) median graduate debt $9,692 (-27.8% vs U.S.) 559 students enrolled statewide.

Key Facts

  • Institutions in this profile: 3 campuses
  • Total college enrollment: 559 students
  • Median public in-state tuition: $11,564 (+109.8% vs U.S.)
  • Median net price: $15,992 (+60.5% vs U.S.)
  • Median student debt at graduation: $9,692 (-27.8% vs U.S. $13,432); regional median $14,173
  • Average completion rate (institutions in state): 40.0%

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Overview

EDsmart Data summarizes higher-education outcomes for campuses in Springdale, Arkansas—costs, debt, enrollment, completion, earnings, and standout institutions—against Arkansas and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.

Springdale vs Arkansas & national benchmarks

Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.

State versus regional and national education metrics
Geography In-state tuition Net price Median debt Completion rate Enrollment
Springdale, Arkansas$11,564$15,992$9,69240.0%559
Arkansas (state median)$4,200$9,144$11,15344.6%114,619
United States$5,512$9,967$13,43250.3%14,484,370

Earnings & employment outcomes: Springdale, Arkansas vs benchmarks

Scorecard does not publish formal job-placement rates. We use the share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled (working ÷ working + not working) as a federal employment-outcome proxy. 2-yr and 3-yr default rates are federal cohort default shares (0–1 scale). We show 2-yr default as the primary benchmark; 3-yr default appears only when enough campuses report non-suppressed values (otherwise —). 3-yr repayment progress is the share of completers making progress on loans after 3 years. Sample: bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200. Medians pool campus-level values.

Earnings and employment outcome benchmarks
Geography Median earnings (10 yr) Working & not enrolled (8 yr) Retention (FT yr 1) 2-yr default 3-yr default 3-yr repayment progress Debt ÷ earnings
Springdale, ArkansasN/AN/AN/A——N/AN/A
Arkansas (state median)$44,82490.4%70.7%8.4%—74.8%0.47
United States$54,32387.9%76.3%5.0%—73.7%0.41

Other cities in Arkansas (3+ campuses)

Other cities in the same state with at least three reporting campuses.

Peer comparison table
City In-state tuition Net price Median debt Completion Enrollment Earnings (10 yr) Working (8 yr)
Springdale, Arkansas$11,564$15,992$9,69240.0%559N/AN/A
Fayetteville$10,104$16,233$9,83370.5%28,776$58,19191.4%
Fayetteville$10,104$16,233$9,83370.5%28,776$58,19191.4%
Conway$21,330$16,796$21,29853.5%9,412$46,78991.1%
Conway$21,330$16,796$21,29853.5%9,412$46,78991.1%
Little Rock$13,014$14,894$16,50030.4%9,066$40,09287.8%
North Little Rock$6,300$17,127$12,080N/A4,641N/AN/A
Fort Smith$7,334$14,252$6,36537.9%4,238N/AN/A
Pine Bluff$7,306$15,846$12,00040.4%2,785$35,55089.5%
United States$5,512$9,967$13,43250.3%14,484,370$54,32387.9%

In-state tuition: Springdale, Arkansas vs benchmarks

Sticker price

Springdale, Arkansas median in-state tuition is $11,564, +109.8% vs the U.S. median.

Student debt: Springdale, Arkansas vs benchmarks

Borrowing

Median debt at graduation in Springdale, Arkansas is $9,692 (-27.8% vs U.S. median $13,432). Regional median: $14,173.

Analysis & insights

EDsmart Data aggregates institution-level College Scorecard data for this profile. Highlights below compare local medians to U.S. and regional benchmarks.

Costs & borrowing

Springdale, Arkansas median public in-state tuition is $11,564, about +109.8% vs the national median. Versus the Southeast region, tuition is +131.6%.

Median graduate debt is $9,692 (-27.8% below the U.S. median of $13,432). Low sticker prices do not always mean low borrowing—living costs, time-to-degree, and aid mix matter.

Completion & workforce context

Average institution-level completion rate across all sectors in Springdale, Arkansas is 40.0% (national institution average about 50.3%).

FAQ

How many colleges are in Springdale?

EDsmart Data analysis: this city profile covers 3 campuses in Springdale, Arkansas with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.

How much does college cost in Springdale?

EDsmart Data analysis: median in-state tuition in Springdale is $11,564 and median net price is $15,992. For Arkansas overall, medians are $4,200 and $9,144; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,967.

What do graduates earn in Springdale?

EDsmart Data analysis: median 10-year earnings for campuses in Springdale is N/A vs $44,824 for Arkansas and $54,323 nationally.

What is student debt like for Springdale colleges?

EDsmart Data analysis: median completer debt in Springdale is $9,692 vs $11,153 for Arkansas and $13,432 nationally.

Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Springdale?

EDsmart Data analysis: among 3 campuses in Springdale, Arkansas, 1 campus with at least 25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard demographics—a common Hispanic-serving institution (HSI) eligibility proxy; examples include Northwest Technical Institute; 1 religiously affiliated private nonprofit campus (IPEDS RELAFFIL); most common affiliations: Interdenominational (1).

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