University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 4,091 students.
About This School
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is a public institution located in Fort Smith, Arkansas with approximately 4,091 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Arkansas-Fort Smith has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 80%. The average net price after financial aid is $10,574 per year. The graduation rate is 38%, and the typical graduate earns $35,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Arkansas–Fort Smith (UAFS) is a public university in Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States. Part of the University of Arkansas System, UAFS is the sixth-largest university in Arkansas with a fall 2020 enrollment of approximately 6,500 students.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $10,097/year after aid and only $10,750 in median debt at graduation, this school is genuinely affordable — but a 37% graduation rate is a real red flag that deserves attention before you commit. Worth considering if you're a local student looking for an accessible, low-cost option with a clear path to a specific career program, but go in with a plan, because the data suggests many students don't finish. Median earnings of $35,000 a decade out are modest, so make sure the program you're pursuing has strong regional job demand in the Fort Smith area.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 19% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,091 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
5210 Grand Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72913-3649
Official Links
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Arkansas State University
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University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR · Public
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR · Public
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, AR · Public
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR · Public
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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