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University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Also known as: UA Fort Smith; UAFS

📍 Fort Smith, Arkansas🏛️ Urban Setting👥 4,091 Undergrads🔗 uafs.edu

Overview

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is an medium public research university in Fort Smith, Arkansas. It enrolls about 4,091 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 80%. Graduates earn a median of $41,102 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

80%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,050

Net Price

$10,574

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

38%

Retention

70%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$41,102

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

80.5%

SAT Average

1,050

ACT Composite

18–23

Test Policy

Required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200Not reported800

Math

200Not reported800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

118 – 23 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$7,334

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$12,182

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$19,048

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$10,574

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$8,890
$30,001 – $48,000	$9,391
$48,001 – $75,000	$11,392
$75,001 – $110,000	$13,804
$110,001 +	$14,297

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

25.7%

Academics & Programs

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith offers programs across 23 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Liberal Arts & General Studies

31.7%

Business, Management & Marketing

15.0%

Mechanic & Repair Technologies

10.7%

Precision Production

8.8%

Health Professions

8.6%

Education

7.2%

Computer & Information Sciences

2.8%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

2.3%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

38%

On-Time (4yr)

25%

Retention (FT)

70%

% Earning >$25K

63%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$35,925

8 years

$37,858

10 years

$41,102

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

62.3%

White

37.9%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

56.3%

Black or African American

4.2%

Asian

5.3%

Hispanic / Latino

20.0%

Two or more races

10.5%

International

1.3%

Gender

Women

62.2%

Men

37.8%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Arkansas-Fort Smith hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 80%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1050.

How much does University of Arkansas-Fort Smith cost?

In-state tuition is $7,334, and out-of-state is $12,182. Average net price after financial aid is $10,574.

What is University of Arkansas-Fort Smith known for?

Most popular programs include Liberal Arts & General Studies, Business, Management & Marketing, Mechanic & Repair Technologies.

What's the graduation rate at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith?

The 6-year graduation rate is 38%, and 70% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.