
Arkansas higher education enrollment up but still lags behind pre-pandemic levels
Arkansas universities are witnessing positive enrollment trends, notably the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, which achieved a record 33,610 students this fall, marking a 4.6% increase. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock also reported significant growth, with undergraduate applications surging by 37.4% and admissions rising by 50.1%. Meanwhile, Arkansas State University saw a 12% increase in enrollment. Despite these gains, challenges persist, particularly for institutions like the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, where enrollment has dropped.