| Arkansas State vs. UA Fort Smith |
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|---|---|---|
#343 in National Universities #8 in Arkansas Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$8,090 Arkansas Residents $14,522 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,334 Arkansas Residents $12,182 Out-of-State |
| expensive$7,322 Arkansas Residents $13,028 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,022 Arkansas Residents $12,324 Out-of-State |
| More$8,829 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,997 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,100 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier82.26% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter80.46% |
| Lower19.54% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable40.17% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger15,726 | Total Enrollment | Smaller5,496 |
| Larger9,985 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,459 |
| Larger5,741 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller37 |
| Larger7,752 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,012 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher55% | Graduate Rate | Lower38% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 3% |
| Higher78% | Retention Rate | Lower70% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,200) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 914) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,850) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 696 | Number of faculty | 339 |
| Higher$68,362 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$65,787 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.