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University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$35,925

Acceptance Rate

82%

Graduation Rate

40%

Annual Tuition

$6,906

At a Glance

Total Students

4,133

Retention Rate

72%

Faculty Ratio

20

Financial Aid

28%

Median Debt

$18,250

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 81.5%. The university has a student population of 4,133. The retention rate is 71.6%, and the graduation rate is 39.5%. The median debt for students is $18,250, and 28.2% of students receive financial aid.

The in-state tuition at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is $6,906. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $39,670. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $35,925, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $41,102.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$40k

1 YEAR

$36k

5 YEARS

$41k

10 YEARS

Top 83% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith alumni earn a median of $39,670. Five years after graduation, median earnings decrease to $35,925. However, ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $41,102. The median debt for graduates is $18,250.

The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith has an 81.5% acceptance rate and a 39.5% graduation rate. The retention rate is 71.6%. The in-state tuition is $6,906. A total of 28.2% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Fort Smith, AR 72913-3649

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is located in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith has an acceptance rate of 81.5%.