University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
tuition & fees
$12,182
graduate tuition & fees
$12,324
acceptance rate
80%
Student Population
5,496
online students
1,012
Number of Programs
105
Financial Aid Amount
$8,039
Graduation Rate
38%
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is a Public, 4 years college located in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
It has a total enrollment of 5,496 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. It is a Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. UA Fort Smith's acceptance rate is 80.46% last year (undergraduate school).
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of Arkansas-Fort Smith and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 5210 Grand Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72913-3649 |
| Phone | 479-788-7000 |
| WEB | https://uafs.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://uafs.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://lions.uafs.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://uafs.edu/tuition-and-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://uafs.edu/tuition-and-aid/net-price-calculator.html |
| Athletic | https://uafortsmithlions.com/documents/2025/8/26/2024-25_grad_rate_report.pdf |
| Disability Service | uafs.edu/academics/academic-resources/ada/index.php |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is 80.46% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 40.17%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 80.46 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 40.17 % |
Tuition & Fees
UA Fort Smith's 2025 tuition & fees is $7,334 for Arkansas residents and $12,182 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition decreased by -11.53% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($13,770).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,022 for Arkansas residents and $12,324 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 3.48% compared to the last year's rate.
| Arkansas Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $7,334 | $12,182 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $8,022 | $12,324 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 5,496 students have enrolled at UA Fort Smith (2024-2025). Among them, 1,012 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. UA Fort Smith has 5,459 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 37 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 5,496 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 5,459 |
| Graduate Students | 37 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,012 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
UA Fort Smith offers 105 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 6 out of the 105 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by UA Fort Smith
| Number of programs | 105 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 6 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of less than 12 weeks Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |