Number Received Financial Aid (All Undergraduate)
4,907
Percent Received Financial Aid(All Undergraduate)
92%
Average Aid Amount
$6,997
Number Received Financial Aid (Freshmen)
760
Percent Received Financial Aid (Freshmen)
99%
Financial Aid Information at UA Fort Smith
For the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 4,907 students (92% of undergraduate students) received one or more financial aid including grants, scholarships, and/or student loans. The average financial aid amount is $6,997. For freshmen (Full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students), 760 students (99% of enrolled students) received financial aid.
The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is $7,334 for Arkansas residents and $12,182 for out-of-state students, for reference.
All Undergraduate Students Financial Aid
For the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 4,907 students (92% of all students) have received grants or scholarships and the average received aid amount is $6,997. It includes federal, state, local, institutional, or other sources of grant aid.
The following table describes the financial aid statistics by aid types at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith for all undergraduate students.
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal, state, local, institutional or other grant aid | 4,907 | 92% | $6,997 |
| Pell Grants | 2,088 | 39% | $4,975 |
| Federal Student Loans | 1,503 | 28% | $6,304 |
Beginning Students Financial Aid
a total of 760 beginning students (99% of all freshmen) have received any financial aid and 760 students (99% of all freshmen) awarded any student loans. The headcount includes the number of full-time, first-time degree-seeking beginning undergraduate students.
The below table shows the number and amount by the source of financial aid at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith.
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any Student Financial Aid | 760 | 99% | - |
| Grants or Scholarship from All Sources | 760 | 99% | $7,827 |
| Federal Grants | 760 | 99% | $3,716 |
| Pell Grants | 426 | 56% | $5,304 |
| Other Federal Grants | 760 | 99% | $743 |
| State/Local Grants | 359 | 47% | $1,321 |
| Institutional Grants | 625 | 82% | $4,240 |
| Student Loans | 232 | 30% | $5,023 |
| Federal Student Loans | 230 | 30% | $4,686 |
| Other Student Loans | 11 | 1% | $7,945 |
Student Headcounts by Tuition Rates
For academic year 2023-2024, total 666 have paid in-state tuition rates (87% of undergraduate students) and 98 students (13%) have paid the tuition & fee based on out-of-state rates at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith.
| Type of Tuition Rate | Number of Students | Percent | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-State Rate | 666 | 87% | $7,334 |
| Out-of-State Rate | 98 | 13% | $12,182 |
Students Headcount by Living Status
For academic year 2023-2024, total 636 full-time beginning students have enrolled and attended University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. Among them, 248 students have lived on campus and 102 students lived off campus (without family). The following table shows the students count by living status and years.
| Living Status | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living On-Campus | 200 | 217 | 248 |
| Living Off-Campus with Family | 334 | 287 | 274 |
| Living Off-Campus without Family | 234 | 109 | 102 |
Grants and Scholarship Aid By Income Level (Paying In-State Tuition)
The following table shows number of students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded any grant/scholarship by income level for academic year 2023-2024 . The sources of grants and scholarship aid are the federal government, state/local government, or the institution.
| Income Level | Number of Students | Number of Students Awarded | Total Amount Aid Awarded | Average Amount Aid Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All level | 473 | 464 | $3,762,877 | $7,955 |
| $0 - $30,000 | 206 | 206 | $1,978,078 | $9,602 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | 94 | 94 | $826,834 | $8,796 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | 95 | 93 | $588,595 | $6,196 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | 36 | 33 | $171,238 | $4,757 |
| $110,001 or more | 42 | 38 | $198,132 | $4,717 |
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