University of Arkansas: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #375 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #148 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #127 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #1 of 24 | In Arkansas |
| #25 of 1,009 | For Information Technology |
| Top50% | For 204 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- Undergraduates
- 27,472
- Graduates
- 4,668
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.uark.edu
University of Arkansas Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Arkansas has an acceptance rate of 72% and is among the top 35% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 68% | 74% |
| Applicants | 28,186 | 11,656 | 16,529 |
| Admissions | 20,202 | 7,968 | 12,233 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 6,290 | 2,612 | 3,678 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 47 | 14 | 33 |
7,227 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,239 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,747 or 28%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1050
or below
75% of them
had 1220
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Arkansas are 1050-1220 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
4,879 or 77%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Arkansas are 21-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 23100 (72%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3324 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 1419 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 1330 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1177 (4%) |
| Asian | 901 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 578 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 112 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 45 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $8,109
- Students receiving aid
- 73%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,666 | $10,500 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,666 | $10,500 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $26,690 | $28,560 |
| Fee in-district | $2,082 | $1,660 |
| Fee in-state | $2,082 | $1,660 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,082 | $1,660 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 6,900 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,897 |
| Room charge | $8,365 |
| Meal charge | $4,532 |
University of Arkansas majors
University of Arkansas has granted 4,751 bachelor's degrees across 86 programs, 1,203 master's across 82 programs, and 360 doctorate degrees across 36 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Arkansas.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 350 | ||
| Finance, General | 330 | 17 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 291 | 6 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 167 | 105 | 13 |
| Psychology, General | 220 | 9 | 8 |
| Accounting | 143 | 64 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 191 | 14 | |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 201 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 184 | 3 | 9 |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 156 | ||
| Management Science | 75 | 54 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 118 | 6 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 77 | 45 | |
| Law | 119 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 109 | 3 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 108 | 4 | |
| Computer Science | 93 | 10 | |
| Public Health, General | 101 | ||
| Engineering, General | 62 | 34 | |
| Journalism | 92 | 3 | |
| Social Work | 51 | 44 | |
| Architecture | 84 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 62 | 22 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 80 | ||
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 76 | ||
| History, General | 60 | 7 | 3 |
| Animal Sciences, General | 61 | 6 | 1 |
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 67 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 55 | 12 | |
| Chemical Engineering | 60 | 4 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 47 | 15 | |
| Chemistry, General | 52 | 9 | |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 52 | 7 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 39 | 20 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 58 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 41 | 10 | 3 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 24 | 27 | |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 48 | ||
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 39 | 7 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 46 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 43 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 42 | ||
| Physics, General | 24 | 5 | 13 |
| Human Resources Development | 19 | 21 | 1 |
| Adult and Continuing Education Administration | 13 | 27 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 39 | 1 | |
| Mathematics, General | 25 | 6 | 6 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 18 | 18 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 18 | 16 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 29 | 5 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 27 | 6 | |
| Music Performance, General | 23 | 10 | |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 31 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 23 | 7 | |
| Poultry Science | 16 | 8 | 6 |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 29 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 28 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 28 | ||
| Sociology, General | 22 | 6 | |
| Biological & Biosystems Engineering | 27 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 26 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 26 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 23 | 2 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 25 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 20 | 5 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 24 | ||
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 9 | 11 | 3 |
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 7 | 16 | |
| Food Science | 9 | 7 | 6 |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 17 | 4 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 21 | ||
| Environmental Science | 18 | 2 | |
| Economics, General | 16 | 1 | 2 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 18 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 17 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 12 | 3 | 2 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 17 | ||
| Geography | 9 | 7 | |
| Ornamental Horticulture | 16 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 14 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 13 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 13 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 13 | ||
| Landscape Architecture | 13 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 13 | ||
| Statistics, General | 13 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 13 | ||
| Agricultural and Extension Education Services | 12 | ||
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 11 | ||
| Construction Management, General | 11 | ||
| Creative Writing | 11 | ||
| Philosophy | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 10 | ||
| Agricultural Production Operations, General | 9 | ||
| Education, General | 9 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 4 | 4 | |
| Entomology | 5 | 2 | |
| Planetary Astronomy and Science | 2 | 5 | |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 7 | ||
| Agricultural Economics | 6 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 6 | ||
| Public Administration | 6 | ||
| Agricultural Engineering | 5 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Community College Administration | 5 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 5 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 5 | ||
| Materials Engineering | 2 | 3 | |
| Nursing Practice | 5 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 | ||
| Comparative Literature | 1 | 3 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 4 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 4 | ||
| Materials Chemistry | 2 | 2 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 4 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 4 | ||
| Technical Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Arabic Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Computational Science | 3 | ||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 3 | ||
| Horticultural Science | 3 | ||
| Plant Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Retail Management | 3 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Materials Science | 1 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Operations Research | 1 | ||
| Plant Pathology & Phytopathology | 1 | ||
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 4,751 | 1,203 | 360 |
University of Arkansas has a graduation rate of 70%, which is among the 22% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 70% | 64% | 75% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Arkansas is a world-class research university with 47,679 scientific papers published and 1,223,889 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering, Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Medicine, Quantum and Particle physics, and Ecology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 412 | 3176 |
| 1993 | 467 | 3425 |
| 1994 | 453 | 3235 |
| 1995 | 478 | 3760 |
| 1996 | 499 | 4115 |
| 1997 | 512 | 4456 |
| 1998 | 501 | 4969 |
| 1999 | 511 | 5629 |
| 2000 | 552 | 6872 |
| 2001 | 611 | 7749 |
| 2002 | 858 | 9504 |
| 2003 | 826 | 10713 |
| 2004 | 832 | 13278 |
| 2005 | 1064 | 15584 |
| 2006 | 1063 | 18593 |
| 2007 | 1059 | 21417 |
| 2008 | 1067 | 24564 |
| 2009 | 1214 | 28322 |
| 2010 | 1286 | 31513 |
| 2011 | 1341 | 37029 |
| 2012 | 1326 | 41468 |
| 2013 | 1564 | 45970 |
| 2014 | 1503 | 49195 |
| 2015 | 1654 | 51525 |
| 2016 | 1758 | 52539 |
| 2017 | 1891 | 56061 |
| 2018 | 1955 | 62377 |
| 2019 | 2162 | 71627 |
| 2020 | 2598 | 83460 |
| 2021 | 2291 | 98145 |
| 2022 | 2850 | 99074 |
| 2023 | 2195 | 103088 |
| 2024 | 1933 | 100926 |
University of Arkansas alumni
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Patrick Beverley
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Patrick Beverley is an American professional basketball player for Hapoel Tel Aviv of the Israeli Basketball Premier League and the EuroCup. Originally from Chicago's West Side, Beverley played college basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks. He spent the first five years of his pro career overseas, playing in Ukraine, Greece, and Russia. In January 2013, he joined the NBA, signing with the Houston Rockets.
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Tyson Gay
- Occupations
- athletics competitorsprinter
- Biography
-
Tyson Gay is a retired American track and field sprinter who competed in the 100 and 200 meters. His 100 m personal best of 9.69 seconds is the American record and makes him tied for the second fastest athlete over 100 m ever, along with Yohan Blake of Jamaica.
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Joe Johnson
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Joe Marcus Johnson is an American former professional basketball player. Nicknamed "Iso Joe", he played high school basketball for Little Rock Central High School and college basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks. After two years with Arkansas, he declared for the 2001 NBA draft where he was drafted 10th overall by the Boston Celtics.
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Vince Foster
- Occupations
- politicianjuristlawyer
- Biography
-
Vincent Walker Foster Jr. was an American attorney who served as deputy White House counsel during the first six months of the Clinton administration.
General info
| Alternative names | U of A University of Arkansas Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1871 |
| Motto | Veritate Duce Progredi To Advance with Truth as our Guide |
| Colors | cardinal red, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (May-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 5,497 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1125 W Maple St, Administration Bldg 425 Fayetteville, Arkansas, 72701 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 94,000 |
| Phone | 4795752000 |