University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,104

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$9,209

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

7.92%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

5,887

64.9% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

31.1%

243 Graduates

About

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is a higher education institution located in Sebastian County, AR. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith were General Business Administration & Management (146 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (113 degrees), and Organizational Leadership (84 degrees).

In 2020, 1,460 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. 52.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (988 degrees), 5.07 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (195 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is $4,104, which is $−24,296 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,400).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is $4,104, which is $−24,296 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,400).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,209.

In 2020, 86% of undergraduate students attending University of Arkansas-Fort Smith received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,104

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith was $4,104. The cost of tuition at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is $−24,296 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,400).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,209

2020 Value

8.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,209. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of University of Arkansas-Fort Smith grew by 8.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,008

Room and Board

$1,605

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith was of $10,008 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,605. The cost of room and board increased by 12.1% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

86% of undergraduate students at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 14.7% with respect to 2019, when 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

7.92%

2018 Default Rate

104

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith was 7.92%, which represents 104 out of the 1313 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith has a total enrollment of 5,887 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is 3,822 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,065. This means that 64.9% of students enrolled at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.4% White, 14.5% Hispanic or Latino, 11.4% Two or More Races, 5.54% Asian, 3.74% Black or African American, 2.14% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.153% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.3%), followed by White Male (23.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.34%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (54.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (18.2%) and Black or African American Female (9.09%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

64.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,887 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is 3,822 and the part-time enrollment is 2,065. This means that 64.9% of students enrolled at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith are enrolled full-time compared with 80.1% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (73%), University of Arkansas-Fort Smith had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
3,614
Hispanic or Latino
855
Two or More Races
672

The enrolled student population at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is 61.4% White, 14.5% Hispanic or Latino, 11.4% Two or More Races, 5.54% Asian, 3.74% Black or African American, 2.14% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.153% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 54.8% White, 13.8% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 80 more women than men received degrees from University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is white (988 degrees awarded). There were 5.07 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (195 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is General Business Administration & Management (146 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (113 degrees) and Organizational Leadership (84 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (191 degrees awarded), Precision Production (52 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (148 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith are Accountants & auditors (1,045,683 people), Other managers (745,629 people), Software developers (540,877 people), Financial managers (466,363 people), and Chief executives & legislators (375,214 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith are Mechanical Technologies (191 degrees awarded), Precision Production (52 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (148 degrees), Protective Services (60 degrees), and Business (339 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith are Physicians, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Clinical and counseling psychologists, and Computer hardware engineers

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith are Computer Systems Design (913,237 people), Elementary & secondary schools (632,619 people), Banking & related activities (540,204 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (488,668 people), and Insurance carriers (478,581 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Arkansas-Fort Smith.

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
146 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
113 degree-majorss awarded
Organizational Leadership
84 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith was General Business Administration & Management with 146 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

690

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

770

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 690 degrees were awarded to men at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, which is 0.896 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (770).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 121 degrees were awarded to men at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith in Industrial Electronics Technology, which is 20.2 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 98 degrees were awarded to women at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith in Registered Nursing, which is 6.53 times more than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 19% of students graduating from University of Arkansas-Fort Smith completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (64.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is Male and Asian (64.7% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
988 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
195 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
107 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is white (988 degrees awarded). There were 5.07 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (195 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
530 degrees awarded
White Male
458 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
102 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is white female (530 degrees awarded). There were 1.16 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (458 degrees).

Operations

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith has an endowment valued at nearly $93.7M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $795k (0.849%), compared to the 2.06% average return ($820k on $39.8M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2020, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith had a total salary expenditure of $75.7M. University of Arkansas-Fort Smith employs 78 Assistant professors, 50 Instructors, and 47 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith are Female Assistant professors (41), Female Instructors(37), and Male Assistant professors (37).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 81 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 51 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 45 employees.

Endowment

$93.7M

2020 Endowment

0.847%

growth from 2019

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith has an endowment valued at about $93.7M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Arkansas-Fort Smith grew 0.847% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $53.9M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.81M - Federal
$2.28M - State
$4k - Local

As of 2020, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith received $1.81M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.28M from state grants and contracts, and $4k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$32.3M

2020 Salaries

1.07%

growth from 2019

In 2020, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith paid a median of $32.3M in salaries, which represents 42.6% of their overall expenditure ($75.7M) and a 1.07% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.72% decline from 2018 and a 1.15% decline from 2017.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.4M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$14.9M

Instructional Salaries

224

Number of Employees

In 2020, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith paid a total of $14.9M to 224 employees working as instructors, which represents 46.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.78M (31%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

78 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

81 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith were Assistant professor with 78 employees; Instructor with 50 employees; and Instructor with 47 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 81 employees; Business and Financial Operations with 51 employees; and Office and Administrative Support with 45 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor
Male Assistant professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith was Female Assistant professor with 41 employees, Female Instructor with 37 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 37 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith.