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University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Tuition & Fees $13,770
($6,906)
Student Population 5,379
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $7,558
Graduation Rate 42 %
Students:Faculty 19 : 1

Academic Overview

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is a public, four-years institute located in Fort Smith, Arkansas. It is a Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $6,906 for Arkansas residents and $13,770 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $7,608 for Arkansas residents and $11,910 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 5,379 students are enrolled.
The salary after graduation from University of Arkansas-Fort Smith varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $35,000. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, UA Fort Smith's tuition & fees is $6,906 for Arkansas residents and $13,770 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $7,608 for in-state students and $11,910 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Arkansas ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$6,906$13,770
Graduate$7,608$11,910
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at UA Fort Smith.
The average received amount of financial aid is $7,558 and 92% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 5,379 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.
Graduation Rate for University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is 42 %
Graduation Rate
42%
Retention Rate for University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is 71 %
Retention Rate
71%
Student Population for University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is 5,379
Student Population
5,379
Student to Faculty Ratio for University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is 19 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
19 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $7,558 at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith.
Financial Aid Amount
$7,558

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address5210 Grand Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72913-3649
Phone479-788-7000
WEBhttps://uafs.edu/
Admissionhttps://uafs.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://lions.uafs.edu/apply/
Financial Aidhttps://uafs.edu/tuition-and-aid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://uafs.edu/tuition-and-aid/net-price-calculator.html
Athleticstatic.ark.org/eeuploads/adhe/04_-_Retention_and_Graduation_of_Athletes.pdf
Disability Serviceuafs.edu/academics/academic-resources/ada/index.php

Offered Degrees

UA Fort Smith offers 92 major programs through online and on-site education where 4 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's151
Bachelor's342
Master's21
Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate10
Less Than 1 Year Certificate280
1-2 Years Certificate120

Special Learning Opportunities

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:914)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $3,850)

Veterans Benefits

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges