Graduation Rate

The graduation rate at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is 26.29% last year which is lower (less completion rate) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas. 270 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,027 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 32.57%.
The transfer-out rate is 13.83% that is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas. The retention rate (full-time students) is 67% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas.

Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart

Number of Completers and Graduation Rate

The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. 270 students have completed and 142 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 26 students still enrolled and 589 students have left the school before completing their studies.
Graduation Rate with number of completers
TotalBachelor's or Equivalent
Total (Candidates)1,0271,027
Completers270
(26.29%)
270
Transfer-out142
(13.83%)
142
Still Enrolled26
(2.53%)
26
No Longer Enrolled589
(57.35%)
589

Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)

The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 170 students have completed in 4 years and additional 62 students have completed in the 5th year.
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (4-years Bachelor's degree)
TotalMenWomen
100% normal time (in 4 Years)170
(16.55%)
58
(12.34%)
112
(20.11%)
125% normal time (in 5 Years)62
(6.04%)
17
(3.62%)
45
(8.08%)
150% normal time (in 6 Years)13
(1.27%)
7
(1.49%)
6
(1.08%)

Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity

Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
TotalMenWomen
Total26.29% (270/1,027) 19.15% (90/470) 32.32% (180/557)
American Indian or Alaska Native27.59% (8/29) 0.00% (0/16) 61.54% (8/13)
Asian33.87% (21/62) 17.86% (5/28) 47.06% (16/34)
Black (Non-Hispanic)17.14% (6/35) 18.18% (2/11) 16.67% (4/24)
Hispanic27.08% (39/144) 17.46% (11/63) 34.57% (28/81)
White26.15% (176/673) 20.65% (64/310) 30.85% (112/363)
Two or More Race20.00% (15/75) 11.76% (4/34) 26.83% (11/41)

Number of Completers by Race/Ethnicity