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University of Arkansas

Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701

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Known for business — major research university

University of Arkansas is a public institution in Fayetteville with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1174, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 27.3K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

70% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,191 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,525.

Established
1871
Motto
Veritate duce progredi
Mascot
Sue E.TuskBig Red
Type
Public land-grant research university
Conference
Southeastern Conference (SEC)
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

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72%Acceptance
1174SAT Avg
27,312Students
20:1Student:Faculty
70%Grad Rate
$58,191Earnings 10yr
$17,525Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Arkansas Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate71.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1174

Reading & WritingMid: 575
530620
MathMid: 560
520600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
2128

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

71.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1174

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,748
Tuition (out-of-state)$28,772
Room & Board$13,290
Books & Supplies$1,154
Total Cost of Attendance$26,161
Average Net Price$17,525
Median Debt at Graduation$21,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$228

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,017
$30–48K$14,115
$48–75K$17,379
$75–110K$19,755
$110K+$20,991

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$17,525

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

66.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,749

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

208

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (240)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
27,312
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
26%
Pell Grant Recipients
17%

Race & Ethnicity

White 75%
Black 4%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 3%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate70.0%
Freshman Retention86.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,686
8 Years$54,333
10 Years$58,191

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$46,800
Men
$58,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#183
Forbes
#158
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#295

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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