University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Fort Smith, AR · Public · Associate's degrees · City

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About University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is a mid-sized, public institution in Fort Smith, AR, in a city setting. It enrolls about 4,091 students. The acceptance rate is 80%. 38% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $41,102.

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

C-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

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

—

ACT midpoint

ACT Composite18–23

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

$0–30K

$8,890

$30–48K

$9,391

$48–75K

$11,392

$75–110K

$13,804

$110K+

$14,297

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Humanities35.8%

Business14.6%

Health & Nursing9.7%

Education9.2%

Mechanic & Repair Tech5.5%

Precision Production5.2%

Biology2.0%

Engineering2.0%

Psychology2.0%

Criminal Justice1.9%

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

Avg. age at entry

48%

First-generation

Gender balance

62% women

38% men

Race & ethnicity

White

56%

Hispanic

20%

Two or more races

10%

Asian

Black

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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