Overview

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is a Comprehensive institution located in Fort Smith, AR, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address PO Box 3649
Fort Smith, AR  72913-3649
United States

Contact Phone: 479-788-7000

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General
Executive Assistant/executive Secretary
Operations Management And Supervision
Organizational Leadership
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Graphics
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Biology Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Dental Hygiene/hygienist
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Surgical Technology/technologist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/paralegal
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Industrial Electronics Technology/technician
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Transportation And Materials Moving	Associate	Bachelors
Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science And Technology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Graphic Design
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,223

Applied

2,535

Accepted

5,830

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,965

Females Applied

1,575

Females Accepted

80%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,258

Males Applied

960

Males Accepted

76%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.39

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite	22	19	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

5,250

In-state

14,220

Out-of-state

5,250

In-district

Fees

2,734

Full-time student fees

9,112

Room & board

5,262

Room only

Financial Aid

5,568

Avg. Financial Aid Package

5,372

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,183

Avg. Loan Aid

2,643

Avg. Grant Aid

3,504

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

62%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

10%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

5,830

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

12%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	14.58%
Black or African American	3.69%
White or Caucasian	61.32%
American Indian or Alaska Native	2.13%
Asian	5.59%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.15%
Two or more races	11.42%

Gender

Male (41.39%)

Female (58.61%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	14%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Campus Picnic and Block Party, Haunted Union and Homecoming

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Campus Activities Board, Phi Beta Lambda, Student Alumni Association, Non-Traditional Students and Grand Avenue Baptist College Ministry (Reach)

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 2
Soccer		No	No
Softball		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 2
Soccer		No	No
Softball		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2

Faculty

337

Total Faculty

18:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 224

Part-time - 113

Male - 153

Female - 184