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University of Arkansas at Fort Smith
University of Arkansas at Fort Smith
FORT SMITH, AR . 4 Year 3.9
#1638 in Best Colleges in America
5210 GRAND AVE FORT SMITH, AR 72913

Overview

Founded in 1928 and located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA, University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is a public four-year university affiliated with the University of Arkansas System. The school offers more than 90 undergraduate and certificate programs, as well as a master's-level healthcare administration program, with an emphasis on integrating education with professional development. The campus is located on approximately 170 acres and features 65 academic buildings with state-of-the-art facilities.UAFS focuses on hands-on learning, with a student-to-faculty ratio of approximately 18:1, and is committed to developing students' practical skills and career competitiveness. The University's athletic teams, the Lions, compete at the NCAA Division II level and are members of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA).

Rankings

  • 112

    #112 in Best College Food in America

  • 8

    #8 in Best Value Colleges in Arkansas

  • 130

    #130 in Best College Dorms in America

  • Best College Food in America 112 of 1,361
  • Best College Dorms in America 130 of 1,363
  • Best College Campuses in America 197 of 1,387

Academics

  • C+Academics
  • BValue
  • A Diversity
  • A Campus
  • B Athletics
  • B Party Scene
  • B Professors
  • BLocation
  • A Dorms
  • ACampus Food
  • BStudent Life
  • B+Safety

Majors

  • Business
    256 Graduates
  • Nursing
    111 Graduates
  • Welding
    111 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    95 Graduates
  • Business Support Services
    59 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
    55 Graduates
  • Industrial Electronics Technician
    54 Graduates
  • Automotive Mechanics
    52 Graduates
  • Computer Graphics
    52 Graduates
  • Radiologic Technician
    50 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    $0
  • ACT Range
    Neither required nor recommended
  • SAT/ACT
  • High School GPA
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $8,604
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    98%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    26%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    88%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    3,366 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    2,037
  • Undergrads Over 25
    18%
  • Pell Grant
    53%
  • Varsity Athletes
    5%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    16:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Lone Star Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (without football)

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