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University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Fort Smith, AR · City · 4,091 students
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$10,574
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
37%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$41,102
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
80%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

The University of Arkansas–Fort Smith (UAFS) is a regional public institution recognized for its workforce-aligned education, boasting standout programs in nursing and health sciences, business, and applied technology. Campus culture is tight-knit and student-centered, characterized by accessible faculty, active NCAA Division II athletics, and valuable experiential learning opportunities with local industry partners. Setting UAFS apart is its unique model as an institution that seamlessly blends career-focused associate degrees and technical certificates with traditional four-year bachelor’s programs, ensuring an affordable, flexible pathway tailored to the regional job market.

Wikipedia:The University of Arkansas–Fort Smith (UAFS) is a public university in Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States. Part of the University of Arkansas System, UAFS is the sixth-largest university in Arkansas with a fall 2020 enrollment of approximately 6,500 students.

Location
Fort Smith, AR, 72913-3649 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth
230 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$7,334$12,182
Housing & food (on campus)$10,082$10,082
Books & supplies$1,416$1,416
Cost of attendance$29,331$34,491
Average net price$10,574Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$12,182
In-state: $7,334
Housing & food (on campus)$10,082
Books & supplies$1,416
Cost of attendance$34,491
In-state: $29,331
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $10,574
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: uafs.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$12,000
Fees$3,341
Housing$6,333
Food$4,560
Books & supplies$1,890
Personal expenses$3,844
Transportation$2,450
Total published by the school$34,491
See how the in-state total ($29,331) is made up
How it’s made up · in-state, 2026-27
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$6,840
Fees$3,341
Housing$6,333
Food$4,560
Books & supplies$1,890
Personal expenses$3,844
Transportation$2,450
Total published by the school$29,331
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$8,890
$30–48k
$9,391
$48–75k
$11,392
$75–110k
$13,804
$110k+
$14,297
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
37%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
25%
Back for yr 2
70%
Transferred
9%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
43% graduated · 10% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 46% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$35,925
10 yrs after entry$41,102
Debt
Median at graduation$18,250
Monthly payment$193
Middle 50% owe$3.5k–$16.1k
90th percentile$28,332
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
80%
Test policy
Required
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1050

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Student Body
Gender
Men 38%Women 62%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
18 : 1
Pell grant
39%
First-gen
48%
Family income
$29,173
Independent
29%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
22%
Race & ethnicity
White
56%
Hispanic
20%
Black
4%
Asian
5%
Two or more
10%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$35,925
After 10 yrs
$41,102
Business Administration, Management and Operations248
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing67
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods41
Biology, General40
Criminal Justice and Corrections36
Psychology, General33
Social Work30
Computer Science29
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas21
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities21
History18
Chemistry17
Communication and Media Studies14
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions14
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians13
Computer Software and Media Applications10
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$119M
Full-time faculty
60%
Faculty salary
$7,331/mo
Teaching spend
$7,595
per student
Federal loans
26%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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