University of Arkansas (Uark)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	6,232
Student to faculty ratio	19 to 1
Acceptance rate	83%
Students retention rate	87%
On-time graduation rate	70%

Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, Uark is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 83% indicates that Uark is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Arkansas is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Uark is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Arkansas is 16-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

Uark boasts an impressive student retention rate of 87% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

82.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,574

Cost of attendance at University of Arkansas in 2022 for students from Arkansas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average	$7,808
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$26,390

Cost of attendance at University of Arkansas in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average	$14,444
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 65 of freshman students at University of Arkansas received on average $8,362 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,362

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	855	18%	$4,728	$4,042,649
Other Federal Grant	1,367	29%	$4,153	$5,677,789
State Grant/Scholarships	1,960	42%	$2,797	$5,481,561
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	2,443	52%	$5,899	$14,411,755
Total Grant & Scholarships	3,058	65%	$8,362	$25,571,105

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Arkansas students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Arkansas students is 69.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 72.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 66.2%.

69.7%

asian 67.9% 76 students
African American 60.0% 126 students
white 71.0% 2,692 students
unknown 76.2% 16 students
hawaiian 75.0% 3 students
hispanic 66.1% 250 students
International Students 78.6% 77 students
Mixed Race 61.6% 122 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southeastern Conference
Baseball Southeastern Conference
Basketball Southeastern Conference
Track and Cross Country Southeastern Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Arkansas provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Arkansas offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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