University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

5210 Grand Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72913

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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 5,887 students (65% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is higher than the state community college average of 9:1.

Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 34%.

Quick Stats (2023)

Enrollment: 5,887 students
In-state tuition: $4,727
Out-state tuition: $10,511
Acceptance Rate: 56%
Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
Minority enrollment: 31%
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:

School Overview

The teacher population of 562 teachers has grown by 90% over five years.

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

(AR) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associates Colleges

Institution Level

Less than 2 yrs

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

562 staff

162 staff

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Student Body

The student population of University of Arkansas-Fort Smith has declined by 11% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.

The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith diversity score of 0.50 is less than the state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has declined by 6% over five years.

Total Enrollment

5,887 students

1,250 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

9:1

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# Full-Time Students

3,822 students

519 students

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# Part-Time Students

2,065 students

731 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

493 students

564 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

3,811 students

519 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

11 students

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# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

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731 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

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46 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

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160 students

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% American Indian/Alaskan

% Asian

% Hispanic

13%

10%

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% Black

16%

% White

69%

66%

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% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

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% Unknown races

n/a

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Diversity Score

0.50

0.53

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

n/a

35%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

8.37%

1.36%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$33,500

$28,600

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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 15% 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 16% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$4,727

$2,994

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$10,511

$4,750

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

97%

94%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$17,782

$9,750

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$7,000

$5,300

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Acceptance Rate

56%

100%

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SAT Total Avg.

1,575

SAT Reading

540

SAT Math

520

SAT Writing

515

ACT Total Avg.

ACT Composite

ACT English

ACT Math

Source: 2021 (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.

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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 and Largest student body.

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