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5210 Grand Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72913-3649
p. 479-788-7000
w. www.uafortsmith.edu

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Fort Smith, AR - Enrollment, Demographics, Student Costs

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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
UndergraduateAssociates Dominant
GraduateN/A
Undergraduate PopulationMedium full-time four-year, inclusive
EnrollmentExclusively undergraduate four-year
Size & SettingMedium four-year, primarily nonresidential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringBachelor's degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationN/A
Congressional District503

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending University of Arkansas-Fort Smith?
1660th for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $3,420 $3,420 $8,820
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $1,180 $1,180 $1,180
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $114 $114 $294
FT Graduate Tuition N/A N/A N/A
FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
PT Graduate per Credit Hour N/A N/A N/A
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $15,640 $15,640 $21,040
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $17,360 $17,360 $22,760
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $9,540 $9,540 $14,940

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $4,060↓ $4,410 $4,060↓ $4,410 $8,950↓ $9,600
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $1,400↑ $950
On-Campus – Room & Board $5,400↓ $6,570
On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,460↓ $2,665
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $5,400↓ $7,570
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $2,830↓ $3,445
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $2,830↓ $3,445

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application FeeN/A
Graduate Application FeeN/A
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 3,332 (1,491 male / 1,841 female)
Admitted 2,045 (905 male / 1,140 female)
Admission rate 61%
First-time Enrollment 1,306 (579 male / 727 female)
FT Enrollment 1,214 (546 male / 668 female)
PT Enrollment 92 (33 male / 59 female)
Total Enrollment7,335

Admission Criteria

What criteria does University of Arkansas-Fort Smith use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /   / 
College Prep. Completion
RecommendationsN/A
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scores
TOEFL
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does University of Arkansas-Fort Smith accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Basketball Conference Heartland Conference
NCAA Baseball Conference Heartland Conference
NCAA Track & Field Conference Heartland Conference

ACT Test Admission

922nd for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting ACT results 76%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 25
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 24
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 24

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity480
Meals per WeekN/A
Room Fee$4,789
Board Fee$600

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 2 100 76 104 102 1,998 2,382
Accounting 4 2 2 2 48 58
Art/Art Studies, General
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 2 8 10
Biology Teacher Education 2 2
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2 12 6 28 48
Business Administration and Management, General 10 6 12 14 146 188
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician 6 18 10 148 182
Cartography
Chemistry Teacher Education
Chemistry, General 4 4
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician 4 4 2 4 46 60
Computer and Information Sciences, General 2 4 4 40 50
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 4 4
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 26 26
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 2 8 6 2 124 142
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General 4 4 2 4 52 66
English Language and Literature, General 2 4 18 24
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 2 16 18
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary 14 12 6 2 94 128
Forensic Science and Technology
General Studies 14 2 78 94
Graphic Design 36 36
History Teacher Education 2 20 22
History, General 2 2 46 50
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician 2 4 2 4 46 58
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology 4 4
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 2 32 34
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 2 2 2 26 32
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2 16 2 6 16 210 252
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert 4 4 6 2 38 54
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 2 44 46
Mathematics Teacher Education 2 2
Mathematics, General 4 4
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 4 2 72 78
Music Teacher Education 2 2
Music, General 2 16 18
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 4 4 8 10 176 202
Precision Metal Working, Other
Psychology, General 10 2 6 60 78
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 2 56 58
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Spanish Language Teacher Education 2 2
Spanish Language and Literature
Surgical Technology/Technologist 4 24 28
Technical and Business Writing 2 6 8
Welding Technology/Welder 6 4 2 4 194 210

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 1888th for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $55,441 ($55,527 male / $55,342 female)
Number of FT Faculty 222 (118 male / 104 female)
Number of PT Faculty 178
FT Faculty Ratio 1 : 1
Total Benefits $3,659,222

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