University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR · Public two-year · City: Small
5,463undergraduates
80%admitted
Test scores requiredSAT/ACT
$10,387average net price per year
37%finish in 3 years
72%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 2,677
- Admitted
- 2,181
- Admit rate
- 80%
- Admit rate, women
- 82%
- Admit rate, men
- 81%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 41%
- First-year students
- 886
- SAT/ACT
- Test scores required
- Students who sent SAT scores
- 0%
- Students who sent ACT scores
- 81%
- ACT composite (middle 50%)
- 18-23
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Required |
| SAT or ACT scores | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Essay or personal statement | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered, not required |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Majors
66 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (2)
- General Studies Associate (270 awarded), Bachelor's (25 awarded)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate (309 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (14)
- Accounting Certificate (under 1 year) (8 awarded)
- Accounting and Finance Certificate (under 1 year) (19 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Bachelor's (107 awarded)
- Business/Managerial Economics Certificate (under 1 year) (4 awarded)
- Digital Marketing Certificate (under 1 year) (12 awarded)
- Finance, General Certificate (under 1 year) (8 awarded)
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General Certificate (under 1 year) (4 awarded)
- International Business/Trade/Commerce Certificate (under 1 year) (4 awarded)
- Investments and Securities Certificate (under 1 year) (9 awarded)
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General Certificate (under 1 year) (9 awarded)
- Operations Management and Supervision Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Organizational Leadership Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded), Bachelor's (82 awarded)
- Small Business Administration/Management Certificate (under 1 year) (12 awarded)
Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians (4)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (37 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (12 awarded)
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General Certificate (under 1 year) (8 awarded)
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (93 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (33 awarded), Associate (8 awarded)
- Mechanics and Repairers, General Associate (12 awarded)
Precision production (2)
- Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist Certificate (under 1 year) (33 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded)
- Welding Technology/Welder Certificate (under 1 year) (124 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (9 awarded)
Health professions and related programs (6)
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Bachelor's (13 awarded)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Certificate (under 1 year) (36 awarded)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Certificate (1-2 years) (11 awarded)
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer Associate (19 awarded), Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Bachelor's (67 awarded)
- Surgical Technology/Technologist Associate (13 awarded)
Education (9)
- Biology Teacher Education Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching Certificate (under 1 year) (41 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (13 awarded), Associate (9 awarded)
- Elementary Education and Teaching Bachelor's (35 awarded)
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- History Teacher Education Bachelor's (7 awarded)
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching Bachelor's (10 awarded)
- Mathematics Teacher Education Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Music Teacher Education Bachelor's (7 awarded)
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Certificate (under 1 year) (4 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (5)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded)
- Computer Graphics Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded)
- Computer Science Bachelor's (23 awarded)
- Computer Support Specialist Certificate (under 1 year) (18 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (3 awarded), Associate (4 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (1)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Bachelor's (43 awarded)
Engineering (1)
- Pre-Engineering Associate (39 awarded)
Psychology (1)
- Psychology, General Bachelor's (32 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (1)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Associate (3 awarded), Bachelor's (27 awarded)
Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians (2)
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (13 awarded), Associate (4 awarded)
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician Bachelor's (7 awarded)
Physical sciences (2)
- Chemistry, General Bachelor's (15 awarded)
- Geology/Earth Science, General Bachelor's (6 awarded)
Public administration and social service professions (1)
- Social Work Bachelor's (19 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (4)
- Art/Art Studies, General Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Graphic Design Bachelor's (9 awarded)
- Music, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics (1)
- Spanish Language and Literature Certificate (under 1 year) (13 awarded), Bachelor's (2 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (3)
- English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's (8 awarded)
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded), Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies, Other Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (1)
- Communication, General Bachelor's (12 awarded)
History (1)
- History, General Bachelor's (12 awarded)
Social sciences (2)
- International Economics Certificate (under 1 year) (3 awarded)
- Political Science and Government, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Mathematics and statistics (1)
- Mathematics, General Bachelor's (5 awarded)
Legal professions and studies (1)
- Pre-Law Studies Certificate (under 1 year) (3 awarded)
Transportation and materials moving (1)
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General Associate (1 awarded)
Graduate programs (2)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management Master's
- Education, General Master's
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $6,906
- Tuition and fees, out-of-state
- $13,770
- Housing and food on campus
- $9,799
- Books and supplies
- $1,368
- Other on-campus costs
- $5,064
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $23,137
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $30,001
- Total cost living at home
- $13,338
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $8,450 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $9,256 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $11,856 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $13,295 |
| Over $110,000 | $13,335 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23 and paid in-state tuition.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 99%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 99%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $7,827
- Got a grant from the college
- 82%
- Average grant from the college
- $4,240
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 39%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 30%
- Average amount borrowed
- $5,023
Graduation
- Finished in 3 years
- 37%
- Transferred to another college
- 9%
- Came back for year two
- 72%
| Pell grant students | 34% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 34% |
| Neither | 43% |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 1,113 | 40% | 11% |
| Started here, part-time | 117 | 27% | 5% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 403 | 50% | 8% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 169 | 45% | 8% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2020. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 5,506
- Undergraduates
- 5,463
- Full-time undergraduates
- 3,392
- Part-time undergraduates
- 2,071
- Graduate students
- 43
- Students per faculty member
- 20 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 86%
- From out of state
- 13%
- From other countries
- 1%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 15%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 18%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 5%
| Women | 59% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2% |
| Asian | 5% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 58% |
| Two or more races | 10% |
| Race unknown | 0% |
| International | 1% |
Campus life
- Setting
- City: Small
- Address
- 5210 Grand Ave, Fort Smith, AR, 72913-3649
- County
- Sebastian County
- Part of
- University of Arkansas System
- Type
- Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- Highest degree
- Master's degree
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Athletics
- NCAA
- Teams include
- basketball, baseball, cross country and track
- Offers
- Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, Study abroad, Teacher certification, Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, On-campus child care
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.