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University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is a medium, public institution located in Fort Smith, ar. Founded in 1928, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith offers undergraduate degrees in 78 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 4,143 undergraduates
cost $6,418 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Arkansas-Fort Smith? Here’s what we know about who has! Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate N/A
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average 22
Average high school GPA 3.39
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 19:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
19 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Other
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Law and Legal Studies
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Education and Teaching

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Precision Metal Working
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $6,418
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,645
Books & supplies $1,260
Other expenses $4,671
Cost of attendance* $21,994
Average financial aid package $5,568
Estimated cost $16,426 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $13,594
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,645
Books & supplies $1,260
Other expenses $4,671
Cost of attendance* $29,170
Average financial aid package $5,568
Estimated cost $23,602 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Arkansas-Fort Smith has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,143, with gender binary students split 38% male and 62% female.

Total enrollment

5,392

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
58%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
17%
Asian %
5%
Native American %
2%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
10%
Unknown %
4%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, students love their Campus Activities Board. Student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

map 5210 Grand Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72913-3649
phone 479-788-7000
address https://uafs.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Campus activities board

Phi beta lambda

Student alumni association

Non-traditional students

Grand avenue baptist college ministry (reach)

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Arkansas-Fort Smith to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Arkansas-Fort Smith?

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is located in Fort Smith, ar.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith? 

The acceptance rate for University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is N/A.

What’s the average GPA for University of Arkansas-Fort Smith?

The average high school GPA for University of Arkansas-Fort Smith students was 3.39.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $87,976.

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