School Overview
The University of Arkansas- Fort Smith (also known as UAFS) is one of eleven campuses that make up the University of Arkansas System. Located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, this co-educational, public, four-year university is the fifth largest university in Arkansas in terms of student enrollment. Fall 2012 student enrollment was about 7,587. A major advantage to some out-of-state students leaving in nearby states is that the University of Arkansas offers in-state tuition not only to Arkansas residents, but residents of Texas, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Missouri, Mississippi, and Louisiana.
UAFS has seven academic colleges through which it provides work-based learning and community education, technical certificates, certificates of proficiency, associate of applied science degrees, associate of general studies, associate of arts degrees, and bachelor’s degrees. The university’s seven colleges include The College of Applied Science and Technology, The College of Business, The College of Health Sciences, The College of Education, The College of Humanities and Social Sciences, The College of Languages and Communication, and The College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics.
General Information
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Admission Office PO Box 3649 Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center 219 Fort Smith, AR 72913-3649 (479) 788-7120 (888) 512-5466 Fax: (479) 788-7402 [email protected] Contact: Mark Lloyd Director of Admissions |
Main Address PO Box 3649 Fort Smith, AR 72913-3649 (479) 788-7000 www.uafortsmith.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 6,784 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,282 Degree-seeking undergrads: 6,110 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: No |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 62% Open admission, but with selective admission to some programs Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 61% |
College Majors
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Place Major Category Here Arts, Visual & Performing Biological & Biomedical Sciences Business, Management, & Marketing Computer & Information Sciences Education Engineering Technologies English Language & Literature Family & Consumer Sciences Foreign Language & Literature Health Professions & Clinical Sciences History Law & Legal Studies Liberal Arts & Sciences Mathematics Mechanic & Repair Technologies Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Physical Sciences Precision Production Trades Psychology Security & Protective Services Social Sciences |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (479) 788-7000 |
| Website: | uafs.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | admissions.uafs.edu/admissions/apply-now |
| Address: | 5210 Grand Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72913-3649 |
| Setting: | City: Small |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 6,265 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 29% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 17 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 2,848 (45% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $5,754 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $13,026 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 93% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $6,198 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 6 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 3 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Education | 3 | 1 | 8 | ||
| Engineering | 1 | ||||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | |
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 4 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 5 | 3 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Precision Production | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 4 | ||||
| Grand total | 24 | 16 | 35 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $5,754 |
| Out-of-state | $13,026 |
| Books and supplies | $1,605 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $8,433 |
| Out-of-state | $12,735 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 950 | 93% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 908 | 89% | $6,198 |
| Student loan aid | 398 | 39% | $5,156 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 4,908 | 75% | $6,025 |
| Federal student loans | 2,295 | 35% | $6,000 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled University of Arkansas-Fort Smith students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 6,265 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 6,229 |
| Graduate enrollment | 36 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Dental Hygiene (DH)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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