Actuarial Science · Arkansas
Actuarial Science colleges in Arkansas
CampusPin lists 25 U.S. colleges in Arkansas that offer Actuarial Science programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Actuarial Science applies probability, statistics, and finance to measure and price risk, suiting students who enjoy heavy math and want to work toward professional actuarial exams.
Schools in Arkansas that offer Actuarial Science
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR · University · Public
Tuition
$7,754
Acceptance
70%
Enrollment
8,760
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home
Mountain Home, AR · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,168
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
920
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR · University · Public
Tuition
$8,508
Acceptance
96%
Enrollment
6,672
Central Baptist College
Conway, AR · University · Private
Tuition
$19,680
Acceptance
46%
Enrollment
477
Champion Christian College
Hot Springs, AR · University · Private
Tuition
$10,870
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
128
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas
De Queen, AR · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,906
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
835
East Arkansas Community College
Forrest City, AR · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,960
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
492
Ecclesia College
Springdale, AR · University · Private
Tuition
$16,850
Acceptance
48%
Enrollment
132
Harding University
Searcy, AR · University · Private
Tuition
$24,888
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
4,435
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR · University · Public
Tuition
$7,885
Acceptance
82%
Enrollment
2,134
John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR · University · Private
Tuition
$30,832
Acceptance
68%
Enrollment
1,874
Lyon College
Batesville, AR · University · Private
Tuition
$31,000
Acceptance
66%
Enrollment
563
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, AR · Community College · Public
Tuition
$2,982
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
4,632
Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR · University · Private
Tuition
$32,480
Acceptance
69%
Enrollment
1,693
Philander Smith University
Little Rock, AR · University · Private
Tuition
$13,014
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
860
South Arkansas College
El Dorado, AR · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,204
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
879
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR · University · Public
Tuition
$9,820
Acceptance
67%
Enrollment
4,768
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Camden, AR · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,685
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
663
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR · University · Public
Tuition
$9,748
Acceptance
72%
Enrollment
31,980
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR · University · Public
Tuition
$8,455
Acceptance
58%
Enrollment
7,109
University of Arkansas at Monticello
Monticello, AR · University · Public
Tuition
$8,868
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,279
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR · University · Public
Tuition
$9,019
Acceptance
58%
Enrollment
2,094
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR · University · Public
Tuition
$6,906
Acceptance
81%
Enrollment
4,176
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR · University · Public
Tuition
$10,118
Acceptance
90%
Enrollment
9,332
University of the Ozarks
Clarksville, AR · University · Private
Tuition
$25,950
Acceptance
58%
Enrollment
753
Actuarial Science programs in Arkansas: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 25 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
25
Public / private
16 / 9
Universities / 2-year
19 / 6
Cities represented
22
In-state tuition range
$2,982–$32,480
Median in-state tuition
$9,019
Lowest published in-state tuition
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
$2,982
Most selective
Central Baptist College
46% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Arkansas
31,980 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Actuarial Science program
- Probability theory and mathematical statistics
- Theory of interest and financial mathematics
- Life contingencies and survival models
- Loss models and credibility theory for insurance pricing
- Risk classification, reserving, and premium calculation
- Financial economics and investment / portfolio fundamentals
- Statistical programming and data analysis (R, Python, SQL, Excel)
- Preparation for early SOA / CAS professional exams
Where a Actuarial Science degree can lead
- Actuaries
- Actuarial Analyst
- Pension / Retirement Consultant
- Underwriting Analyst
- Risk Analyst
- Insurance Pricing Analyst
Typical pay: Occupation-wide BLS median of $125,770 for actuaries (2024); early-career pay is lower and rises as you pass professional exams.
Actuarial Science is a quantitative business major, usually a four-year bachelor's degree, that uses probability, statistics, and financial mathematics to model uncertain future events such as deaths, accidents, lawsuits, and investment returns. The standard curriculum builds from calculus and linear algebra into probability theory, mathematical statistics, the theory of interest, life contingencies, loss models, and financial economics, with applied coursework in insurance and pension design. Many programs align their core courses with the early professional exams, so students often pass one or more exams before they graduate.
Graduates work in life, health, and property-casualty insurance, pension and retirement consulting, reinsurance, and enterprise risk management at banks and other firms. Day-to-day work involves cleaning and analyzing data, building pricing and reserving models, setting premiums, projecting liabilities, and communicating results to non-technical decision-makers. Full credentialing comes through the Society of Actuaries (SOA) or Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) exam tracks, which most candidates complete on the job over several years.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 2024 median annual wage of $125,770 for actuaries and projects 21.8% employment growth for the occupation from 2024 to 2034.
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