University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Public two-year college in Fort Smith, AR that costs an average of $9,653 a year after financial aid, admits 80% of applicants and graduates 42% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$9,653
Acceptance rate
80%
Graduation rate
42%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$44,252

PublicSmall city4,091 undergraduates

Cost of University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Total cost of attendance (per year)$20,164
Tuition and fees, in-state$7,888
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$12,208
Housing and food (on campus)$10,543
Books and supplies$1,834
Average net price after aid$9,653

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$8,617
$30,001–48,000$7,909
$48,001–75,000$8,023
$75,001–110,000$12,713
$110,001+$16,561

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate80%
Average SAT1,050
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)18–23
Test scoresRequired

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate42%
First-year retention70%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$40,931
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$44,252
Rank in Arkansas (earnings)2nd of 3 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$20,500
Typical monthly loan payment$233 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants42%
Students with federal loans25%

Majors and programs at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (28)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing134$71,652$20,500
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions27$67,400—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions11$65,349—
Computer and Information Sciences—$55,710—
Business Administration, Management and Operations442$43,210$20,787
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas47$42,985$21,650
Design and Applied Arts19$41,801—
Criminal Justice and Corrections63$41,638$18,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods86$41,044$17,900
Communication and Media Studies26$35,508—
Biology83$34,666$17,562
Psychology65$27,514$20,500
Chemistry32——
Computer Science52——
Computer Software and Media Applications12——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft4——
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians20——
English Language and Literature16——
Fine and Studio Arts11——
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences15——
History30—$32,812
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities46—$22,750
Mathematics7——
Music5——
Political Science and Government8——
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies8——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics3——
Social Work49—$21,400

Certificate programs (28)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services68——
Air Transportation4——
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions67——
Business Administration, Management and Operations25——
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services11——
Business/Managerial Economics6——
Computer and Information Sciences4——
Computer Programming7——
Computer Software and Media Applications———
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management25——
Criminal Justice and Corrections———
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians15——
Economics3——
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians203——
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations23——
Finance and Financial Management Services36——
Human Resources Management and Services8——
International Business17——
Marketing69——
Non-Professional Legal Studies3——
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants25——
Precision Metal Working302——
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies3——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics21——
Security Science and Technology———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods91——
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language7——
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians111——

Associate's degree programs (15)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions64$51,714$12,750
Air Transportation3——
Business Administration, Management and Operations2——
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services5——
Computer Software and Media Applications———
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management4——
Criminal Justice and Corrections5——
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians10——
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians22——
Engineering65——
Legal Support Services———
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities1,121—$17,000
Mechanics and Repairers27——
Security Science and Technology———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods23——

Master's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Health and Medical Administrative Services25$70,074—
Education5——

Similar colleges in Arkansas

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Shorter CollegeN Little Rock$16,608—$24,894
Jefferson Regional School of NursingPine Bluff——$68,467

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About University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

TypePublic two-year college
LocationFort Smith, AR
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates4,091
Student-to-faculty ratio18 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websiteuafs.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's acceptance rate?

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith admits 80% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,050 on the SAT.

How much does University of Arkansas-Fort Smith cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $20,164 a year (tuition and fees: $7,888 in-state, $12,208 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $9,653 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $8,617.

How much do University of Arkansas-Fort Smith graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $44,252 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 2nd of 3 similar colleges in Arkansas. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($71,652 a year after graduation).

What is University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's graduation rate?

42% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 70% of first-year students return for a second year.