University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Established in 1928, the University of Arkansas Fort Smith is a public, 4-year institution in the University of Arkansas System. UAFS offers over 90 undergraduate degree and certificate programs, as well as a master-level program in Healthcare Administration, which all utilize experiential learning along with traditional lectures. The college’s 170-acre campus features 65 academic buildings, which house state-of-the-art facilities used by each program for up-to-date training purposes. UAFS offers in-state tuition for students entering from Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Missouri, and Oklahoma as well.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Admitted Student Stats
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
5,379
Total Number of Undergrads
5,335
Classroom Sizes
0
100
20%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
31%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
19:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $6,906 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $13,770 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $9,799 |
| Books and Supplies | $1368 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
62%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
40%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,283
40%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,370
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,247
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
28%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,876
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$9,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$167
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
82
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
13%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Lion
School Colors
navy, white, and burgundy
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$35,000
What Students Are Saying
The University of Arkansas in Fort Smith has a really nice campus, everything is very well kept and clean. Not only that, but the classes are taught very well. The teachers are very good about explaining the objectives and keeping you caught up on your grade status.
Morgan from Fort Smith, AR
I love school here. The campus is like one giant family and there is always something going on no matter what you're interested in. Its a wonderful place to be.
Samantha from Ozone, AR
UAFS is a very unique college.
UAFS provides an online level of education to meet your needs.
UAFS travels to advance your education as needed.
UAFS provides an online level of education to meet your needs.
UAFS travels to advance your education as needed.
NIKKI
Highly conductive environment.
Bailey from Bella Vista, AR
There are many great professors. On campus living is beneficial to overall college life and I've met some of my best friends by living there. Tuition is low in comparison to other colleges and quality is quite high so that's a win-win situation.
K
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