University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,512

7.43% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$10,387

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

81.5%

2,677 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

5,506

61.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

35.8%

271 Graduates

About

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is a higher education institution located in Sebastian County, AR. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith were General Studies (382 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (160 degrees), and Pre-Engineering (26 degrees).

In 2023, 1,934 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. 56.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,151 degrees), 3.41 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (338 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is $4,512, which is $−24,768 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,267 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is $4,512, which is $24,768 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,387.

In 2023, 92% of undergraduate students attending University of Arkansas-Fort Smith received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 28% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,512

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith was $4,512. The cost of tuition at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is $−24,768 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,387

2023 Value

2.97%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,387. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Arkansas-Fort Smith grew by 2.97%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,411

Room and Board

$1,260

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith was of $10,411 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.26% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,260. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 18.4% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

28%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1267 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith received 2,677 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 25% annual growth. Out of those 2,677 applicants, 2,181 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 81.5% acceptance rate.

There were 5,506 students enrolled at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith in 2023.

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith has an overall enrollment yield of 40.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

81.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,181

Accepted Out of 2,677

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Arkansas-Fort Smith was 81.5% (2,181 admissions from 2,677 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2015, which was 55.8%. Between 2015 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 25%, while admissions grew by 9.43%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith had a total enrollment of 5,506 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is 3,404 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,102. This means that 61.8% of students enrolled at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58.1% White, 19.7% Hispanic or Latino, 9.81% Two or More Races, 4.72% Asian, 4.4% Black or African American, 2.09% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.127% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.9%), followed by White Male (21.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (50%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (16.7%) and Black or African American Female (8.33%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

61.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,506 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is 3,404 and the part-time enrollment is 2,102. This means that 61.8% of students enrolled at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), University of Arkansas-Fort Smith had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,200 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,083 enrolled students
Two or More Races
540 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is 58.1% White, 19.7% Hispanic or Latino, 9.81% Two or More Races, 4.72% Asian, 4.4% Black or African American, 2.09% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.127% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 266 more women than men received degrees from University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is white (1,151 degrees awarded). There were 3.41 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (338 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is General Studies (382 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (160 degrees) and Pre-Engineering (26 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (135 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (160 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (563 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith are Accountants & auditors (1,020,579 people), Other managers (808,187 people), Financial managers (525,224 people), Chief executives & legislators (425,424 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (277,684 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith in 2023 are Precision Production (135 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (160 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (563 degrees), History (18 degrees), and Physical Sciences (26 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith are Precision Production (135 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (160 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (563 degrees), History (18 degrees), and Physical Sciences (26 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith are Computer Systems Design (1,067,071 people), Elementary & secondary schools (554,285 people), Banking & related activities (532,494 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (519,940 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (457,822 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Arkansas-Fort Smith.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
157 degrees awarded
Organizational Leadership
85 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
67 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith was General Business Administration & Management with 157 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

834

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,100

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 834 degrees were awarded to men at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, which is 0.758 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,100).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 127 degrees were awarded to men at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith in General Studies, which is 0.46 times less than the 276 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 276 degrees were awarded to men at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith in General Studies, which is 2.17 times more than the 127 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

24%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 17% of students graduating from University of Arkansas-Fort Smith completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 24% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 24% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (68.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is Female and Asian (68.2% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,151 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
338 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
201 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is white (1,151 degrees awarded). There were 3.41 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (338 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
653 degrees awarded
White Male
498 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
191 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is white female (653 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (498 degrees).

Operations

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith has an endowment valued at nearly $110M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.35M (1.22%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith had a total salary expenditure of 82.6M. University of Arkansas-Fort Smith employs 69 Instructors, 59 Assistant professors and 40 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith are Female Instructor (42), Female Assistant professor (31), and Male Assistant professor (28).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 78 employees, Management, with 61 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 42 employees.

Endowment

$110M

2023 Endowment

5.66%

growth from 2022

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith has an endowment valued at about $110M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Arkansas-Fort Smith grew 5.66% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $58.9M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.1M - Federal
$3.07M - State
$100 - Local

As of 2023, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith received $2.1M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $3.07M from state grants and contracts, and $100 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$32.7M

2023 Salaries

1.37%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith paid a median of $32.7M in salaries, which represents 39.6% of their overall expenditure ($82.6M) and a 1.37% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.557% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.563% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$14.1M

Instructional Salaries

205

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith paid a total of $14.1M to 205 employees working as instructors, which represents 43% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

69 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

78 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith were Instructor with 69 employees, Assistant professor with 59 employees, and Associate professor with 40 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 78 employees, Management with 61 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 42 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith was Female Instructor with 42 employees, Female Assistant professor with 31 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 28 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith.

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