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University of Arkansas

Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Business-focusedLarge campusUrban

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
Division
Division I

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate71.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1174

Reading & WritingMid: 575
530620
MathMid: 560
520600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
2128

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

66.0%

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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

53

Burglary

11

Aggravated Assault

7

Robbery

18

Motor Vehicle Theft

22

Sex Offenses

1

Arson

55

Drug Arrests

41

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (240)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

86%

Positive

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
10 Years$58,191

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#183
vs 2024
Forbes
#158
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#29
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#295
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports

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History & Fun Facts

  • The university was established under the Morrill Land-Grant Colleges Act of 1862.
  • The university's founding also satisfied the provision in the Arkansas Constitution of 1868 that the General Assembly was to "establish and maintain a State University.
  • Notable landmarks Completed in 1875, Old Main, a two-towered brick building designed in the Second Empire style, was the primary instructional and administrative building.
  • Beginning with the class of 1876, the names of students at University of Arkansas are inscribed in "Senior Walk" and wind across campus for more than four miles.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

93Average

Estimated from AR state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Kansas Citypop. 500K
210 mi(364 min)
Dallaspop. 1.3M
272 mi(471 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
281 mi(487 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

OKC Oklahoma City198 mi
MCI Kansas City225 mi
MEM Memphis247 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1307 mi · ~37h 45m drive
New York, NY1136 mi · ~32h 49m drive
Hartford, CT1217 mi · ~35h 9m drive
Providence, RI1282 mi · ~37h 2m drive
Albany, NY1178 mi · ~34h 2m drive
Syracuse, NY1072 mi · ~30h 58m drive
Rochester, NY1006 mi · ~29h 4m drive
Buffalo, NY940 mi · ~27h 9m drive
Philadelphia, PA1067 mi · ~30h 49m drive
Pittsburgh, PA825 mi · ~23h 50m drive
Harrisburg, PA981 mi · ~28h 20m drive
Newark, NJ1127 mi · ~32h 33m drive
Washington, DC958 mi · ~27h 41m drive
Baltimore, MD984 mi · ~28h 26m drive
Atlanta, GA577 mi · ~16h 40m drive
Charlotte, NC750 mi · ~21h 40m drive
Raleigh, NC869 mi · ~25h 6m drive
Miami, FL1091 mi · ~31h 31m drive
Orlando, FL909 mi · ~26h 16m drive
Tampa, FL885 mi · ~25h 34m drive
Nashville, TN413 mi · ~11h 56m drive
New Orleans, LA485 mi · ~14h 1m drive
Richmond, VA930 mi · ~26h 52m drive
Chicago, IL533 mi · ~15h 24m drive
Detroit, MI735 mi · ~21h 14m drive
Minneapolis, MN617 mi · ~17h 49m drive
St. Louis, MO281 mi · ~8h 7m drive
Kansas City, MO210 mi · ~6h 4m drive
Indianapolis, IN506 mi · ~14h 37m drive
Columbus, OH665 mi · ~19h 13m drive
Cleveland, OH769 mi · ~22h 13m drive
Milwaukee, WI586 mi · ~16h 56m drive
Dallas, TX272 mi · ~7h 51m drive
Houston, TX441 mi · ~12h 44m drive
Austin, TX451 mi · ~13h 2m drive
San Antonio, TX523 mi · ~15h 7m drive
Los Angeles, CA1365 mi · ~39h 26m drive
San Francisco, CA1559 mi · ~45h 2m drive
San Diego, CA1328 mi · ~38h 22m drive
Seattle, WA1641 mi · ~47h 24m drive
Portland, OR1616 mi · ~46h 41m drive
Denver, CO641 mi · ~18h 31m drive
Phoenix, AZ1030 mi · ~29h 45m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1010 mi · ~29h 11m drive
Honolulu, HI3923 mi · ~113h 20m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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