University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,188
Graduate Enrollment: 44
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, medium, primarily nonresidential
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medium full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 44% / 56% (2017)
First generation college students: 48.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 11.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.6% (2017)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 40.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 16.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 8.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 4.5% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 60.9%
Black: 3.8%
Hispanic: 15.4%
Asian: 5.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 2.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 10.5%
Non-resident alien: 1.5%
Unknown race: 0.0%
Black: 3.8%
Hispanic: 15.4%
Asian: 5.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 2.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 10.5%
Non-resident alien: 1.5%
Unknown race: 0.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $18,174
In-State tuition: $5,754Out-of-State tuition: $13,026
Estimated books and supplies: $1,544 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,470 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $5,360 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,890 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $5,360 (2022)
Average Family Income: $47,297 (2017)
Median Family Income: $29,173 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 41.4%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 32.6%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $18,250 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $193 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $7,807 |
| $30k-48k | $7,809 |
| $48k-75k | $10,902 |
| $75k-110k | $9,823 |
| $110k+ | $11,263 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 17%6-year graduation rate: 26%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.5% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $18,250 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $7,484 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $10,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $11,250 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 65.5% (2015) |
| @3 year | 67.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 66.4% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 48.8% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 49.1% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $35,359 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $40,795 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 44 | $17,081 | $206 | $22,779 ($1,898) | $31,612 ($2,634) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 12 | $23,000 | $207 | $24,379 ($2,032) | |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 26 | $21,823 | $228 | $53,063 ($4,422) | $71,999 ($6,000) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Computer Software and Media Applications. | 79 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Computer Software and Media Applications. | 32 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Software and Media Applications. | 14 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 54 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 46 | $20,304 | $208 | $36,398 ($3,033) | $40,007 ($3,334) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 37 | $16,500 | $173 | $37,541 ($3,128) | $39,829 ($3,319) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | 12 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Engineering, General. | 17 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 5 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Legal Support Services. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 14 | $21,199 ($1,767) | $30,257 ($2,521) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 10 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 131 | $13,140 | $131 | $26,154 ($2,180) | $29,922 ($2,494) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 49 | $28,187 | $243 | $25,868 ($2,156) | $32,717 ($2,726) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 86 | $24,250 | $216 | $60,608 ($5,051) | $66,404 ($5,534) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | 6 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 27 | $34,439 ($2,870) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 258 | $19,148 | $174 | $33,774 ($2,815) | $42,588 ($3,549) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | 49 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | 15 | $24,977 ($2,081) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 24 | $19,700 | $214 | $33,003 ($2,750) | $36,937 ($3,078) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 25 | $28,721 ($2,393) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 34 | $22,500 | $223 | $27,506 ($2,292) | $35,086 ($2,924) |
| Associate's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 44 | $18,750 | $196 | $30,017 ($2,501) | $37,511 ($3,126) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 14 | $23,500 | $195 | $33,123 ($2,760) | |
| Associate's Degree | Mechanics and Repairers, General. | 11 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology. | 56 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology. | 16 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | 100 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Precision Metal Working. | 102 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 9 | $36,407 ($3,034) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | 17 | $24,625 | $256 | $52,080 ($4,340) | |
| Master's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 5 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 30 | $12,491 | $132 | $36,166 ($3,014) | $32,723 ($2,727) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 16 | $57,902 ($4,825) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $63,081Full time faculty: 73%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 18.0
School's endowment start of year: $93,712,579 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $119,812,719 (2022)