University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,752

5.32% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$11,159

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

80.5%

2,769 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

5,496

61.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

37.8%

275 Graduates

About

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is a higher education institution located in Sebastian County, AR. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith were Liberal Arts & Sciences (309 degrees awarded), General Studies (270 degrees), and Pre-Engineering (39 degrees).

In 2024, 1,922 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. 53.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,101 degrees), 2.71 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (407 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is $4,752, which is $−23,426 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is $4,752, which is $23,426 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,159.

In 2024, 80% of undergraduate students attending University of Arkansas-Fort Smith received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 26% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,752

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith was $4,752. The cost of tuition at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is $−23,426 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,159

2024 Value

7.43%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,159. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Arkansas-Fort Smith grew by 7.43%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,995

Room and Board

$1,368

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith was of $10,995 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.61% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,368. The cost of books and supplies increased by 8.57% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

26%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 13% with respect to 2023, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith received 2,769 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 3.44% annual growth. Out of those 2,769 applicants, 2,228 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 80.5% acceptance rate.

There were 5,496 students enrolled at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith in 2024.

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith has an overall enrollment yield of 40.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

80.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

2,228

Accepted Out of 2,769

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Arkansas-Fort Smith was 80.5% (2,228 admissions from 2,769 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 81.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 3.44%, while admissions grew by 2.15%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith had a total enrollment of 5,496 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is 3,383 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,113. This means that 61.6% of students enrolled at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57% White, 20% Hispanic or Latino, 10.1% Two or More Races, 5.42% Asian, 4.33% Black or African American, 2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.146% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.8%), followed by White Male (21.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (10.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

61.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,496 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is 3,383 and the part-time enrollment is 2,113. This means that 61.6% of students enrolled at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), University of Arkansas-Fort Smith had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
3,132 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,100 enrolled students
Two or More Races
554 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is 57% White, 20% Hispanic or Latino, 10.1% Two or More Races, 5.42% Asian, 4.33% Black or African American, 2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.146% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 144 more women than men received degrees from University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is white (1,101 degrees awarded). There were 2.71 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (407 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is Liberal Arts & Sciences (309 degrees awarded), followed by General Studies (270 degrees) and Pre-Engineering (39 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (167 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (203 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (604 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,538,661 people), Secondary school teachers (506,570 people), Education administrators (265,103 people), Special education teachers (202,607 people), and Postsecondary teachers (188,288 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith in 2024 are Precision Production (167 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (203 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (604 degrees), Language & Linguistics (15 degrees), and Physical Sciences (21 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith are Surgeons, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith are Precision Production (167 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (203 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (604 degrees), Language & Linguistics (15 degrees), and Physical Sciences (21 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith are Elementary & secondary schools (2,817,874 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (387,463 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (205,725 people), Computer Systems Design (134,402 people), and Child day care services (100,731 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Arkansas-Fort Smith.

Most Common (2024)

Industrial Electronics Technology
33 degrees awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
13 degrees awarded
Automobile Mechanics Technology
12 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith was Industrial Electronics Technology with 33 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

889

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,033

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 889 degrees were awarded to men at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, which is 0.861 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,033).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 125 degrees were awarded to men at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith in General Studies, which is 0.735 times less than the 170 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 229 degrees were awarded to men at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.86 times more than the 80 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 29% of students graduating from University of Arkansas-Fort Smith completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,101 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
407 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
196 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is white (1,101 degrees awarded). There were 2.71 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (407 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
653 degrees awarded
White Female
628 degrees awarded
White Female
581 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is white female (653 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (628 degrees).

Operations

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith has an endowment valued at nearly $119M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.61M (2.2%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith had a total salary expenditure of 77.4M. University of Arkansas-Fort Smith employs 63 Instructors, 60 Assistant professors and 40 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith are Female Instructor (41), Male Assistant professor (31), and Female Assistant professor (29).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 78 employees, Management, with 58 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 47 employees.

Endowment

$119M

2024 Endowment

7.48%

growth from 2023

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith has an endowment valued at about $119M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Arkansas-Fort Smith grew 7.48% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $69.1M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$33M

2024 Salaries

0.968%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith paid a median of $33M in salaries, which represents 42.7% of their overall expenditure ($77.4M) and a 0.968% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.37% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.557% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$14.1M

Instructional Salaries

201

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith paid a total of $14.1M to 201 employees working as instructors, which represents 42.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 78 employees, Management with 58 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 47 employees.

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