- 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 Highlights
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith serves 6,034 students (60% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 39%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 6,034 students
- In-state tuition: $4,727
- Out-state tuition: $10,511
- Acceptance Rate: 56%
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 40%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 562 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
(AR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
562 staff
162 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of University of Arkansas-Fort Smith has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith diversity score of 0.60 is more than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has grown by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,034 students
1,611 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
3,644 students
595 students
# Part-Time Students
2,390 students
1,058 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
598 students
217 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,629 students
595 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
15 students
15 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,352 students
1,058 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
38 students
38 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
160 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
% Asian
5%
2%
% Hispanic
17%
11%
% Black
4%
18%
% White
60%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.58
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.3818%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.4208%
0.3095%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,500
$28,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,727 is more than the state average of $2,994. The in-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,511 is more than the state average of $4,750. The out-state tuition has declined by 20% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,727
$2,994
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,511
$4,750
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$17,782
$9,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,000
$5,300
Acceptance Rate
56%
100%
SAT Total Avg.
1,575
1,575
SAT Reading
540
540
SAT Math
520
520
SAT Writing
515
515
ACT Total Avg.
65
65
ACT Composite
22
22
ACT English
22
22
ACT Math
21
21
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does University of Arkansas-Fort Smith cost?
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's tuition is approximately $4,727 for In-State students and $10,511 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of University of Arkansas-Fort Smith?
The acceptance rate of University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is 56%, which is lower than the state average of 100%. University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Arkansas with low acceptance rates.
What is University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's ranking?
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arkansas for: Lowest acceptance rates, Diversity in US community colleges and Largest student body.
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