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
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
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
Programs (240)
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
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Source: Wikipedia