University of Arkansas - Fort Smith: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4547 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1272 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1195 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #15 of 24 | In Arkansas |
| #1 of 2 | In Fort Smith |
| #3430 of 3,646 | For Health Science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 5,335
- Graduates
- 44
- 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 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
2,394 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,004 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3214 (61%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 950 (18%) |
| Two or more races | 514 (10%) |
| Asian | 287 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 229 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 65 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 40 (0.8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 8 (0.2%) |
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
- $8,283
- Students receiving aid
- 100%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,104 | $7,092 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,104 | $7,092 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $11,376 | $11,394 |
| Fee in-district | $2,064 | $516 |
| Fee in-state | $2,064 | $516 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,064 | $516 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 914 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,240 |
| Room charge | $5,390 |
| Meal charge | $3,850 |
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith majors
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has granted 676 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs and 19 master's in Health/Health Care Administration/Management. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | 145 | |
| General Studies | 85 | 18 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 85 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 69 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 3 | 45 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 37 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 36 | ||
| Pre-Engineering | 31 | ||
| Computer Science | 27 | ||
| Computer Graphics | 17 | 6 | |
| Psychology, General | 23 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 19 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 10 | 8 | |
| Graphic Design | 17 | ||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 16 | ||
| Industrial Electronics Technology & Technician | 16 | ||
| Communication, General | 15 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 14 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 13 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 12 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 12 | ||
| Executive Assistant & Executive Secretary | 11 | ||
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 11 | ||
| Music, General | 10 | ||
| Social Work | 10 | ||
| History, General | 9 | ||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 9 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 6 | ||
| Mechanics and Repairers, General | 6 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 5 | ||
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 4 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Grand Total | 210 | 676 | 19 |
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has a graduation rate of 42%, which is among the 27% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 42% | 37% | 47% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has published 604 scientific papers with 4,959 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Psychology, Engineering, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 11 |
| 1992 | 3 | 11 |
| 1993 | 0 | 6 |
| 1994 | 0 | 13 |
| 1995 | 2 | 13 |
| 1996 | 1 | 9 |
| 1997 | 4 | 14 |
| 1998 | 3 | 9 |
| 1999 | 4 | 9 |
| 2000 | 1 | 24 |
| 2001 | 1 | 22 |
| 2002 | 0 | 15 |
| 2003 | 3 | 38 |
| 2004 | 5 | 28 |
| 2005 | 5 | 30 |
| 2006 | 9 | 52 |
| 2007 | 9 | 43 |
| 2008 | 14 | 72 |
| 2009 | 16 | 63 |
| 2010 | 19 | 78 |
| 2011 | 30 | 90 |
| 2012 | 22 | 118 |
| 2013 | 23 | 145 |
| 2014 | 17 | 141 |
| 2015 | 21 | 149 |
| 2016 | 27 | 166 |
| 2017 | 21 | 166 |
| 2018 | 40 | 216 |
| 2019 | 32 | 271 |
| 2020 | 68 | 449 |
| 2021 | 61 | 584 |
| 2022 | 49 | 738 |
| 2023 | 52 | 851 |
Notable alumni
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Laurence Luckinbill
- Enrolled in the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
- Studied in 1951-1952
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actorfilm 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 United States President Theodore Roosevelt, author Ernest Hemingway, and famous American defense attorney Clarence Darrow; starring in a one-man show based upon the life of US President Lyndon Baines Johnson; and for his portrayal of Spock's half-brother Sybok in the film Star Trek V: The Final Frontier.
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Sonny Weems
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Clarence "Sonny" Weems is an American professional basketball player for the Guangdong Southern Tigers 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 | 516 |
| 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 |