University of Arkansas - Fort Smith: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4501 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1245 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1169 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 24 | In Arkansas |
| #1 of 2 | In Fort Smith |
| #2570 of 4,826 | For Surgery |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 81%
- Undergraduates
- 5,463
- Graduates
- 43
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- uafs.edu
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has an acceptance rate of 81% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 81% | 81% | 82% |
| Applicants | 2,677 | 928 | 1,749 |
| Admissions | 2,181 | 751 | 1,430 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 806 | 309 | 497 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 80 | 50 | 30 |
2,617 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,024 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
714 or 81%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith are 18-23 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Other Tests | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3200 (59%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1083 (20%) |
| Two or more races | 540 (10%) |
| Asian | 260 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 242 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 59 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 44 (0.8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 7 (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
- $7,827
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,512 | $7,092 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,512 | $7,092 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $11,376 | $11,394 |
| Fee in-district | $2,394 | $516 |
| Fee in-state | $2,394 | $516 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,394 | $516 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 918 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,100 |
| Room charge | $4,750 |
| Meal charge | $4,350 |
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith majors
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has granted 712 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs and 13 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 382 | 21 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 160 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 2 | 157 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 85 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 67 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 40 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 2 | 36 | |
| Psychology, General | 33 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 32 | ||
| Social Work | 30 | ||
| Computer Science | 29 | ||
| Pre-Engineering | 26 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 19 | 7 | |
| History, General | 18 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 17 | ||
| Mechanics and Repairers, General | 15 | ||
| Communication, General | 14 | ||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 14 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 14 | ||
| Industrial Electronics Technology & Technician | 14 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 13 | ||
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 13 | ||
| Computer Graphics | 10 | ||
| Graphic Design | 10 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 10 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 9 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 9 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 | ||
| CAD & CADD Drafting and & or Design Technology & Technician | 6 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 6 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 6 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Executive Assistant & Executive Secretary | 5 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Music, General | 4 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Education, General | 3 | ||
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 2 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 660 | 712 | 13 |
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has a graduation rate of 37%, which is among the 20% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 37% | 31% | 42% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has published 726 scientific papers with 9,369 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, Psychology, Environmental Science, Engineering, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3 | 33 |
| 1993 | 1 | 33 |
| 1994 | 0 | 37 |
| 1995 | 2 | 43 |
| 1996 | 2 | 48 |
| 1997 | 4 | 52 |
| 1998 | 3 | 58 |
| 1999 | 4 | 52 |
| 2000 | 1 | 72 |
| 2001 | 1 | 58 |
| 2002 | 0 | 57 |
| 2003 | 4 | 96 |
| 2004 | 7 | 91 |
| 2005 | 6 | 97 |
| 2006 | 7 | 123 |
| 2007 | 10 | 121 |
| 2008 | 13 | 130 |
| 2009 | 16 | 106 |
| 2010 | 20 | 167 |
| 2011 | 29 | 159 |
| 2012 | 22 | 210 |
| 2013 | 26 | 238 |
| 2014 | 17 | 228 |
| 2015 | 22 | 255 |
| 2016 | 29 | 272 |
| 2017 | 21 | 320 |
| 2018 | 40 | 379 |
| 2019 | 41 | 444 |
| 2020 | 68 | 714 |
| 2021 | 69 | 891 |
| 2022 | 57 | 978 |
| 2023 | 70 | 1105 |
| 2024 | 62 | 1109 |
Notable alumni
-
Laurence Luckinbill
- Enrolled in the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
- Studied in 1951-1952
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorstage actorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Laurence George Luckinbill is an American actor, playwright and director. He has worked in television, film, and theatre, doing triple duty in the theatre by writing, directing, and starring in stage productions. He is known for penning and starring in one-man shows based upon the lives of U.S. president Theodore Roosevelt, author Ernest Hemingway, and famous American defense attorney Clarence Darrow; starring in a one-man show based upon the life of U..S president Lyndon B. Johnson; and for his portrayal of Spock's half-brother Sybok in the film Star Trek V: The Final Frontier.
-
Sonny Weems
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Clarence "Sonny" Weems is an American professional basketball player for the Shenzhen Leopards of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). He played college basketball for the University of Arkansas and the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. He was selected by the Chicago Bulls in the 2008 NBA draft and shortly thereafter traded to the Denver Nuggets. He has since played for the Toronto Raptors, Phoenix Suns and Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA, and has had stints in Lithuania and Russia. At 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m), Weems plays both the shooting guard and small forward positions. He was an All-EuroLeague First Team selection in 2014.
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Mike Neighbors
- Occupations
- basketball coach
- Biography
-
Michael Earl Neighbors is an American college basketball coach. He is currently head coach of the women's basketball team at the University of Arkansas. He moved to Arkansas, his alma mater, in 2017, after four years as head coach at the University of Washington.
General info
| Alternative names | UA Fort Smith UAFS |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1928 |
| Motto | Veritate Duce Progredi To Advance with Truth as our Guide |
| Colors | navy blue, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 543 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 5210 Grand Ave Fort Smith, Arkansas, 72913-3649 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 89,000 |
| Phone | 4797887000 |