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Of the six institutions in the county, University of Arkansas was the only one that provided detailed enrollment data at the time.
At least 26,219 people applied to Washington County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 31,476 students enrolled in the universities, including 26,809 in undergraduate and 4,667 in graduate programs. Only 4.7% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (73.7%) and Hispanic (11.3%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, University of Arkansas stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 30,936 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
NCES shows that enrollment data was not available for two institutions in Washington County, including Designer Barber & Stylist School - and Career Academy of Hair Design-Fayetteville.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career Academy of Hair Design-Fayetteville | -- | -- | -- |
| Northwest Technical Institute | -- | -- | 201 |
| Designer Barber & Stylist School - | -- | -- | -- |
| University of Arkansas | 26,219 | 20,713 | 30,936 |
| Career Academy of Hair Design | -- | -- | 230 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Arkansas | -- | -- | 109 |
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