77%

Acceptance Rate

$7,210

Avg.Financial Aid

001108

FAFSA Code

University of Arkansas (UARK)

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Public

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    HLC

  • Website

    https://www.uark.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    27,778

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

#N/A

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Address

Administration Bldg 425

Rankings

It becomes easier for the aspirants to apply to a university and have their doubts regarding the same cleared if the university has a ranking. University of Arkansas has been ranked at the 271st position among other universities by Forbes. It is to be noted that Forbes decides on the rankings of the university based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    1st Aug

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    77%

  • SAT Range

    1100 - 1290

  • SAT/ACT

    Considered but not required

  • ACT Range

    23 - 29

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    $40

  • Accept Common App

    None

Admission to the university is fairly easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. The varsity has 3 admission thresholds. To kickstart the admission process at UA, the candidates have to fill an application form and submit a fee of $40. As per the past trends, the SAT score of a student must lie in the range of 1120-1300 to improve her chances. The average ACT score at University of Arkansas is 26. However, those getting an ACT score less than 23 might also be offered admission. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at Administration Bldg 425, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701. They can also call them at (479) 575-2000.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $15,781

  • Average Annual Cost

    $7,384

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $1,046

  • Other Fees

    $1,746

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $11,020

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $4,304

Total One Year Cost

$25,500

The next two things to keep in mind before applying to UA are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The full-time cost of attendance is approximately $34,388 per year. If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Doctor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

18:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

84%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

73%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$6,819

Faculty Overview

59%

Male Professors

41%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Business Administration, Management...

    361 Graduates

  • Finance and Financial Management Se...

    300 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    297 Graduates

  • Marketing

    268 Graduates

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

    226 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    201 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    177 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    158 Graduates

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

    226 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    201 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    177 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    158 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    153 Graduates

  • Mechanical Engineering

    151 Graduates

  • Journalism

    147 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    101 Graduates

  • Criminal Justice and Corrections

    97 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    94 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    88 Graduates

  • Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servi...

    82 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    81 Graduates

  • History

    81 Graduates

  • Apparel and Textiles

    80 Graduates

  • Public Health

    73 Graduates

  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studi...

    72 Graduates

  • Communication Disorders Sciences an...

    68 Graduates

  • Agricultural Business and Managemen...

    67 Graduates

  • Chemical Engineering

    65 Graduates

  • Sociology

    64 Graduates

  • Animal Sciences

    61 Graduates

  • Civil Engineering

    61 Graduates

  • Industrial Engineering

    58 Graduates

  • Social Work

    57 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    55 Graduates

  • Management Sciences and Quantitativ...

    54 Graduates

  • International Relations and Nationa...

    52 Graduates

  • Electrical, Electronics and Communi...

    51 Graduates

  • Human Development, Family Studies,...

    49 Graduates

  • Computer Science

    45 Graduates

  • Architecture

    44 Graduates

  • Business/Managerial Economics

    41 Graduates

  • Music

    39 Graduates

  • Anthropology

    38 Graduates

  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

    38 Graduates

  • Computer Engineering

    37 Graduates

  • Education, General

    36 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    35 Graduates

  • International Business

    34 Graduates

  • Biomedical/Medical Engineering

    33 Graduates

  • Human Resources Management and Serv...

    27 Graduates

  • Economics

    26 Graduates

  • Natural Resources Conservation and...

    26 Graduates

  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...

    23 Graduates

  • Biological/Biosystems Engineering

    22 Graduates

  • Agricultural Public Services

    20 Graduates

  • Food Science and Technology

    19 Graduates

  • Geography and Cartography

    17 Graduates

  • Business/Commerce, General

    16 Graduates

  • Physics

    16 Graduates

  • Applied Horticulture and Horticultu...

    14 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    13 Graduates

  • Computer and Information Sciences,...

    12 Graduates

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

    12 Graduates

  • Philosophy

    12 Graduates

  • Plant Sciences

    11 Graduates

  • Classics and Classical Languages, L...

    10 Graduates

  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, G...

    10 Graduates

  • Design and Applied Arts

    9 Graduates

  • Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...

    8 Graduates

  • Landscape Architecture

    4 Graduates

  • Area Studies

    2 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

23,386

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

20%

Full-time / Part-time

90% / 10%

Students Gender

Male

47%

US National: 44%

Female

53%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

76%

Unknown

1%

Black

4%

Hispanic

9%

Two or more races

4%

Non Resident alien

3%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska native

1%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

49%

Out Of State

50%

In State

1%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$52,451 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

26%

Averege Housing Cost

$7,090/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $3,930/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$3,930/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Razorback

School Colors

red and white

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Southeastern Conference

Total Male Athletes

251

Total Female Athletes

221

Intramural Sports

11

Sports Club

29

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Golf

Tennis

Track and Field

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Gymnastics

Soccer

Softball

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $11,330 per year for living on campus. The average meal plan at UA costs around $3,930 a year. Notably, students at the varsity get to choose from various dining and meal plan options as well. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The university has enrolled around 46% male and 54% female students.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$37,100/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$44,900/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$14,500 - $30,937

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$150 - $321

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

58%

Average Aid Per Year

$7,210

Students Receiving Federal Grants

19%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,757

Students Receiving State Aid

42%

Average Aid Per Year

$2,342

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

44%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,201

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$11,303

$30K - $48K

$9,477

$48K - $75K

$7,351

$75K - $110K

$4,097

> $110K

$3,404

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$2,770,630

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$37,918,994

The financial aid department of University of Arkansas helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. The average federal grant that comes from the university is around $4,704, whereas the financial aid is $5,650. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $2,536 as well as institutional aid worth $5,650. The need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to University of Arkansas amount to $2,770,630 per annum. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded in a year total $37,918,994.

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