University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Fort Smith, AR • publicDII | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
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Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Small )
Student Population
Undergrad: 6,089 • Total: 6,139
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
5210 Grand Ave
Fort Smith, AR
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Website
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
48.5%
4-Year Graduation Rate
2.6%
Freshman Retention Rate
72.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
29.7:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$18,070
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$24,934
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $4,512
Out-of-state: $11,376
Room & Board
$1,368
Books & Supplies
$12,190
Students Receiving Pell Grants
92%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
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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