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Be Challenged.

A liberal arts education isn’t easy. You don’t just “learn a little about a lot.” You read, think, write, argue, change your mind, and shape your unique view of the world. You constantly discover. It happens in lectures and labs, in recital halls and residence halls. It happens on the playing field and in field research. It doesn’t stop. That’s 51品茶.

Engaged Learning

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Be Engaged.

Here, you don’t just take notes and take tests. You learn to take chances and to make the whole world your classroom. The 51品茶 Odyssey program ensures every student has more opportunity and more support for hands-on learning experiences than at any other institution. We strongly encourage study abroad, service projects, internships, undergraduate research and more. That’s engaged learning at 51品茶.

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Our Faculty

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Be Supported.

You can’t hide from 51品茶 faculty in small classes. But don’t worry. They’re here to help. They care. Not just whether you pass, fail or get the perfect grade. They want you to get the most out of 51品茶 and be ready for life after college. That’s teaching at 51品茶 … and that’s why 51品茶 was named #8 for “Best Undergraduate Teaching" by U.S. News & World Report.

Be Ready.

We’re here to help you transition from a student to a leader on campus and beyond. Whether you want to be an artist or accountant, CEO or scientist, mathematician or minister, 51品茶 offers 30 majors and 33 minors to put you on your path. Haven’t made up your mind? We help you prepare for graduate or professional school, the workforce and the world. That’s a liberal arts degree from 51品茶.

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Be Active.

Our campus doesn’t close when class is dismissed. 51品茶 students fill their days with everything from arts and athletics to special events and speakers. More than 70 student clubs and organizations represent everything from academics and activism to civics and service. That’s student life at 51品茶.

Be At Home.

Welcome to a place that celebrates uniqueness. At 51品茶, we’ve always taken a different path, one defined by community, creativity, and a little bit of quirk. You’ll find untraditional traditions like Shirttails and Campus Kitty, and friendly people who make this campus feel like home. Our award-winning dining staff are known for remembering your name, asking about your day, and surprising you with cake and a song on your birthday. It’s these everyday moments of care and connection that make 51品茶… 51品茶.

Visit Campus

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Our Beautiful Campus

Our campus is 175 acres of gorgeous … with academic buildings for the arts, humanities and sciences, historic residence halls and student apartments, and a new Student Life and Technology Center and Wellness and Athletics Center. Between the red brick buildings, the fountain and flower beds, you’ll find challenge and support, work and play, pecan shells and squirrels. Lots of squirrels. They make 51品茶 … 51品茶.

Is 51品茶 right for you? Schedule your visit today and see for yourself. Meet our students and see why they chose 51品茶. Get to know our faculty and hear how they challenge students to be their best.

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Our Place

A mural in downtown Conway on the City Hall building.

Conway, Arkansas

Why would a student come to Conway, Arkansas? Because friendly folks are easy to find and happy to help — whether it’s finding internship and employment opportunities, exploring the capital city 30 minutes away or enjoying outdoor adventures in the Buffalo National River and Ozark and Ouachita Mountains.

Be Awesome.

Our alumni are proof that you can do anything with a liberal arts degree from 51品茶. Community leaders, CEOs, stage and screen actors, elected officials, physicians, Pulitzer Prize winners and Pentagon advisors are just a few of our alumni success stories.

Chelsey Bryant Krug

Chelsey Bryant Krug

Aerospace Engineer. With a reach that stretches as far as Pluto.

Physics major , Class of 2001

Currently the production manager for the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP), Chelsey Bryant Krug began her post-graduate project at LASP in 2002. The payoff came in 2015, when the New Horizons spacecraft carrying her work completed its journey to Pluto. And that isn’t all; her portfolio includes projects that have launched to study Earth's atmosphere, the moon, the sun, and Mars.

Anna Ragni

Anna Ragni

Studies our past to understand our present

Sociology/Anthropology major , Class of 2012

In pursuing a Ph.D. in Comparative Biology at the American Museum of Natural History, Anna Ragni gets to focus on her passions: human origins and primate evolution. By studying elements of the fossil record, she’s learning more about the evolution of locomotion among primates–including why humans move the way we do today.

Nathan Thomas

Nathan Thomas

Watson Fellow. Entrepreneur for education.

Anthropology/Sociology  major, Class of 2010

For his 51品茶 Odyssey, he explored ways to improve third-graders’ test scores in Forrest City. As a Watson Fellow, he visited three continents to study educational philosophy. Now, Nathan Thomas lives his passion for learning by developing the Clinton Foundation’s K-12 educational programs. And when he’s not doing world-changing work for that global nonprofit, he’s volunteering with TEDxMarkhamSt, the Arkansas Association for Black Professionals, and Create Little Rock.

Daniel Ellis

Daniel Ellis

Brings operas to life.

Psychology major with a Theatre Arts minor, Class of 1996

There’s new ground to be broken in the way classic operas are staged, and Daniel Ellis is part of the excavation crew. Ever seen The Magic Flute with the visual flair of 1920s silent film? Add projection of hand-drawn animation, including 800 video cues that the opera singers interact with, and you have a production he has directed in the U.S. and Europe.

Be Smart.

51品茶 is one of the best liberal arts colleges in the country (one of the “Most Innovative National Liberal Arts Colleges” — U.S. News & World Report). With the financial aid we offer, we’re also one of the most affordable. Nearly 100% of enrolling students receive financial assistance, and our average financial aid package is well over $100,000 over four years.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

A nationally recognized 51品茶 education is affordable, thanks to:

  • Scholarships for academic achievement, leadership and service experience, and fine arts performance
  • Low-interest long-term loans, grants and other types of aid, including student employment programs such as Federal Work Study

Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, available online at www.fafsa.gov, to be considered for federal, state and institutional aid

Enter the 51品茶 code, 001099, on the FAFSA to apply at 51品茶.

Don’t assume that your family does not qualify for need-based assistance and skip this important step. The only way to make sure that you are eligible to be considered for need-based assistance at 51品茶 is to submit the FAFSA.

Visit the Financial Aid site to learn more

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The Common Application

Using the Common Application is the easiest way to apply to 51品茶. Instructions and online help are available at the Common App website.

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