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University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Fort Smith, AR • public • II | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
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Acceptance
81.5%
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Grad Rate
37%
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Cost
$16,250 / $21,098

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban
Student Population
Undergrad: 6,089 • Total: 6,139
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
5210 Grand Ave
Fort Smith, AR
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Website
uafs.edu
Region
Southeast
Carnegie Classification
Carnegie Code: 40

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 2,462 (40.4%) • Female: 3,627 (59.6%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 313 5.1%
Black/African American 260 4.3%
Hispanic/Latino 1,151 18.9%
White 3,576 58.7%
Two or More Races 593 9.7%
International 65 1.1%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
81.5%
2,181 admitted from 2,677 applicants
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
18-23
Application Types Offered
—
Application Requirements
—
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
37.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate
2.0%
Freshman Retention Rate
72.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
29.7:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$16,250
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$21,098
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $4,752
Out-of-state: $9,600
Room & Board
$10,082
Books & Supplies
$1,416
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$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
Students Receiving Pell Grants
92%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
II
Conference
Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
Men's Sports (5)
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Golf Tennis
Women's Sports (5)
Basketball Cross Country Golf Tennis Volleyball
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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements
2.0 GPA / 19 ACT
In-State Awards
$1,000-$10,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$6,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$3,000-$34,000 total
9 automatic scholarships (17 total)
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Common questions about University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

What is University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's acceptance rate?
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith accepts 81% of applicants, from 2,677 applications.
How much does University of Arkansas-Fort Smith cost?
Tuition and fees are $4,752 in-state and $9,600 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $8,890 on average after aid.
What ACT score do you need for University of Arkansas-Fort Smith?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 18 and 23 on the ACT.
What is University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's graduation rate?
37% of students graduate within six years.