University Of Arkansas-fort Smith
5210 Grand Ave, Fort Smith, AR, 72913-3649 -
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School Notes Overview:
UA Fort Smith is a unique regional university. The institution will raise the education achievement level by providing high quality baccalaureate, associate, and certificate programs and a wide range of credit and noncredit educational services for its six-county Western Arkansas service area. Education and training services designed to meet the workforce education and retraining needs of business and industry throughout the region are a direct support responsibility of UA Fort Smith....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Sebastian County, AR | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 3,878 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 2,890 students | 1,443 students |
| Total Enrollment | 6,768 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 356 students | 233 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 81% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 45% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,687 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 15% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $2,307 | $1,275 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 50% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $2,425 | $1,147 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 2% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $4,749 | $3,143 |
School Notes:
- The University includes bachelor-level programs, traditional transfer and career programs, as well as the Center for Business and Professional Development and the University Center. UA Fort Smith has experienced substantial growth in enrollments, faculty, facilities, and curricula. UA Fort Smith has indeed become an integral part of the community, offering a wide range of educational, occupational, cultural, and recreational opportunities.
- Our high-quality, high-attention degree programs include business, engineering, nursing, and a one-of-a-kind major in historical interpretation. And our associate's degree and certificate programs form an enduring foundation for rewarding technical and service careers.
- UA Fort Smith provides a variety of public service activities for the people and organizations within its service area. Included are non-credit courses, seminars, workshops, lectures, travel, telecourses, and teleconferences organized by the University's Center for Business and Professional Development.
- As a unique institution, UA Fort Smith provides certificates of proficiency, technical certificates, associate of arts degrees, associate of general studies, associate of applied science degrees, and bachelor's degrees as well as work-based learning and community education. All courses and programs are designed to meet specific needs of the community.
- At UA Fort Smith, we felt it was our duty to create a living and learning environment that was as beautiful and well-appointed. The Boreham Library, with tens of thousands of books, periodicals, and microfilms files and maintains subscriptions to several online databases, offers world class research and learning tools to our students and Fort Smith neighbors. The Baldor Technology Center can provide quality educational and technological programs to more than 1000 students per day.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Two Students Killed in Cliff Accident (KNWA Fayetteville)
posted on March 16, 2010 at 02:52:07 am
A University of Arkansas Student and Univeristy of Arkansas Fort Smith Student died after falling down a cliff near Ozark. - Students Start Comfort Kit Collection for Haiti Families (KHBS - KHOG Fort Smith - Fayetteville)
posted on March 2, 2010 at 01:13:04 am
This week some Fort Smith students are working to make a difference for families affected by disasters like the one in Haiti. - Arborists Honor UAFS For Tree Work (KHBS - KHOG Fort Smith - Fayetteville)
posted on February 25, 2010 at 11:14:59 pm
A local college is recognized for branching out to help the environment. - Weather School Set (Times Record)
posted on February 25, 2010 at 04:28:14 pm
Times Record Staff In conjunction with the observance of Severe Weather Awareness Week, Sebastian County has announced two severe weather spotter classes taught by the National Weather Service will be held in the county. - (COMMENTARY) UP & In -- Garcia Seeing Mound Duty For UAFS (Booneville Democrat)
posted on February 24, 2010 at 07:44:20 am
Admittedly, the timing wasn’t that great, but the intentions really were good.
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