University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Website: http://www.uafortsmith.edu
Address: 5210 Grand Ave , Fort Smith , Arkansas – 72913-3649
Phone: (479) 788-7000
Type
Four or more years Public
Awards offered
Less then 1 year certificate, Associate’s, Bachelor’s
Campus setting
Small City
Campus housing
Yes
Carnegie classification
Baccalaureate/Associate’s Colleges
Athletics (football)
NCAA, Not applicable
Religious affiliation
Not applicable
Calendar system
Semester
Remedial services
Yes
Academic/career counseling service
Yes
Employment services for students
Yes
Placement services for completers
Yes
On-campus daycare
No
Distance learning
Yes
ROTC
Yes
Study abroad
Yes
Weekend/evening college
Yes
ADMISSIONS: INFORMATION
Application fee
$0
STATISTICS
TOTAL
MEN
WOMEN
Applicants
3,291
1,393
1,887
Percent admitted
62%
60%
63%
Admitted applicants who enrolled
63%
67%
61%
TEST SCORES
P 25
P 75
SAT Critical reading
–
–
SAT Math
–
–
SAT Writing
–
–
ACT Composite
19
24
ACT English
19
25
ACT Math
18
24
Secondary school GPA
Required
Secondary school record
Required
Completion of college preparatory program
Recommended
Recommendations
Neither required nor recommended
Admissions test scores
Required
COST
EXPENSES
AMOUNT
In-state tuition
$3,300
Out-of-state tuition
$8,490
Books and supplies
$950
On-campus room and board
$6,570
On-campus other expenses
$2,665
FINANCIAL AID
TYPE
AVG %
AVG AMOUNT
Financial aid
82%
–
Federal grant aid
45%
$3,160
State or local grant aid
18%
$2,286
Institutional grant aid
50%
–
Loan aid
27%
$3,333
STUDENT BODY
ENROLLMENT
TOTAL
% MEN
% WOMEN
Enrolled
6,784
41%
59%
Estimated undergraduates enrolled
6,846
Estimated graduates enrolled
0
Undergraduates 24 years old
57%
Undergraduates 25 – 65 years old
33%
GRADUATION RATE
Total
19%
Men
16%
Women
21%
Bachelor’s degree – 4 years
9%
Bachelor’s degree – 5 years
20%
Bachelor’s degree – 6 years
22%
Contact Information
Address:
5210 Grand Avenue, Fort Smith, AR
Phone Number:
(888) 512-5466
Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses
Estimated expenses for academic year
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
Tuition and fees
In-state
$3,340
$4,060
$4,410
$4,600
4.3%
Out-of-state
$8,170
$8,950
$9,600
$10,000
4.2%
Books and supplies
$1,400
$1,400
$950
$1,150
21.1%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board
$5,400
$5,400
$6,570
$7,180
9.3%
Other
$2,460
$2,460
$2,665
$2,710
1.7%
Off Campus
Room and board
$5,400
$5,400
$7,570
$7,820
3.3%
Other
$2,830
$2,830
$3,445
$3,790
10.0%
Off Campus with Family
Other
$2,830
$2,830
$3,445
$3,790
10.0%
Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
In-state
On Campus
$12,600
$13,320
$14,595
$15,640
7.2%
Off Campus
$12,970
$13,690
$16,375
$17,360
6.0%
Off Campus with Family
$7,570
$8,290
$8,805
$9,540
8.3%
Out-of-state
On Campus
$17,430
$18,210
$19,785
$21,040
6.3%
Off Campus
$17,800
$18,580
$21,565
$22,760
5.5%
Off Campus with Family
$12,400
$13,180
$13,995
$14,940
6.8%
Admissions
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
3,332
1,491
1,841
Percent admitted
61%
61%
62%
Percent admitted who enrolled
64%
64%
64%
Admissions Considerations
Required
Recommended
Secondary school GPA
X
Secondary school rank
X
Secondary school record
X
Completion of college-preparatory program
X
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)
X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)
X
Test Scores: Fall 2009 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scores
Number
Percent
ACT
995
76%
Test Scores
25th Percentile*
75th Percentile**
NOTES: * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above
- Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
- Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
ACT Composite
19
24
ACT English
18
25
ACT Math
18
24
Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
1/1/1973 –
Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / Program
Periods of Accreditation
Status
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
Dental Hygiene (DH)
7/23/1999 –
Accredited
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Radiologic Technology (RAD) – Programs for radiographers
7/1/1998 –
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation
Music (MUS) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
7/1/2007 –
Accredited
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Teacher Education (TED) – Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
10/22/2005 –
Accredited
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Nursing (ADNUR) – Associate degree programs
12/1/1971 –
Accredited
Nursing (NUR) – Baccalaureate program
10/1/2004 –
Accredited