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University of Arkansas

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Location: University of Arkansas

Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701

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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

Conference

Southeastern Conference (SEC)

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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Arkansas Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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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%

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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

6600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,749

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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

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Programs (240)

Student Life

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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

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Forbes

#158

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Wall Street Journal

#29

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Washington Monthly

#295

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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.
•Classes started on January 22, 1872.
•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.

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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)

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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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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Oklahoma City (OKC)198 miles

Rental car

297 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

396 min$238-396

Kansas City (MCI)225 miles

Rental car

338 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

450 min$270-450

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University of Arkansas Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award