University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR · Public · Associate's degrees · City
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About University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
The University of Arkansas–Fort Smith (UAFS) is a public university in Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States. Part of the University of Arkansas System, UAFS is the sixth-largest university in Arkansas with a fall 2020 enrollment of approximately 6,500 students. The university campus occupies 168 acres (0.68 km2) of an arboretum that has 1,182 GPS-inventoried trees representing 81 species. It offers 62 graduate, bachelor, and associate degree programs and 50 technical and proficiency certificates. UAFS's athletic teams, the Lady Lions and Lions, compete in NCAA Division II as members of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association with five women's teams and five men's teams across ten sports.
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80%
Acceptance
$10,574
Net price
4,091
Enrollment
38%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
80%
Acceptance rate
1,050
SAT average
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ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$10,574
Average net price
$7,334
In-state tuition
$12,182
Out-of-state tuition
$10,082
Room & board
$1,416
Books & supplies
$19,048
Total cost of attendance
39%
Students receiving Pell grants
26%
Students with federal loans
$18,250
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$41,102
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$35,925
Median earnings (6 yrs)
38%
Graduation rate
70%
Retention rate
68%
Earn more than a HS grad
$7,595
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
4,091
Total enrollment
22%
Part-time
22
Avg. age at entry
48%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith FAQ
Is University of Arkansas-Fort Smith a public or private school?
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is a public institution located in Fort Smith, AR.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith?
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith has an acceptance rate of 80%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does University of Arkansas-Fort Smith cost?
The average annual net price at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is $10,574 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $7,334 in-state and $12,182 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith?
About 38% of students at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do University of Arkansas-Fort Smith graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith students earn a median of $41,102 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Arkansas-Fort Smith?
Admitted students at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith have an average SAT score of 1,050. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend University of Arkansas-Fort Smith?
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith enrolls about 4,091 students.
Campus
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