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University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

UA Fort Smith; UAFS

Fort Smith, Arkansas 72913-3649

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Known for business — excellent value

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is a public institution in Fort Smith with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1050, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 4.1K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

37% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $41,102 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $10,097.

Established
1928
Type
Public university
Conference
a variety of collegiate athletics as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division II level
Division
Division II

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81%Acceptance
1050SAT Avg
4,133Students
20:1Student:Faculty
37%Grad Rate
$41,102Earnings 10yr
$10,097Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate81.5%

ACT Score Range

Composite
1823

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

81.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1050

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$6,906
Tuition (out-of-state)$13,770
Room & Board$9,799
Books & Supplies$1,368
Total Cost of Attendance$18,052
Average Net Price$10,097
Median Debt at Graduation$18,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$193

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$8,450
$30–48K$9,256
$48–75K$11,856
$75–110K$13,295
$110K+$13,335

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$10,097

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$10,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

31

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (78)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,133
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
48%
Pell Grant Recipients
39%

Race & Ethnicity

White 58%
Black 4%
Hispanic 19%
Asian 5%
Two+ 11%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate37.0%
Freshman Retention71.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$35,925
8 Years$37,858
10 Years$41,102

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$30,600
Men
$41,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#34

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History & Fun Facts

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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

Dallaspop. 1.3M
227 mi(393 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
257 mi(445 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
321 mi(556 min)

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