University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR5210 Grand Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72913-3649
479-788-7000
The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (UAFS) is a public university in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The university is the fifth-largest in the state of Arkansas and is one of two universities in the University of Arkansas System. UAFS was founded in 1928 as a branch campus of the University of Arkansas and became a four-year institution in 1963. The university offers more than 40 undergraduate degrees and 20 graduate degrees.
UAFS is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The university is also accredited by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. The UAFS Nursing Program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
The university's athletic teams are known as the Lions and compete in the NCAA Division II. The Lions are members of the Heartland Conference.
UAFS has an enrollment of more than 5,400 students. The university's campus covers more than 200 acres (0.81 km2) of land. The campus includes several academic and administrative buildings, as well as residence halls, a library, a student center, and an athletic complex.
The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith was founded in 1928 as a branch campus of the University of Arkansas. The campus was originally located in the city of Fort Smith, Arkansas. The university became a four-year institution in 1963 and began offering bachelor's degrees. In the ensuing years, the university added several graduate programs and expanded its campus.
UAFS is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The university is also accredited by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. The UAFS Nursing Program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
The university's athletic teams are known as the Lions and compete in the NCAA Division II. The Lions are members of the Heartland Conference.
UAFS has an enrollment of more than 5,400 students. The university's campus covers more than 200 acres (0.81 km2) of land. The campus includes several academic and administrative buildings, as well as residence halls, a library, a student center, and an athletic complex.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 5887
Type: Public, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://uafs.edu/
Financial Aid: https://admissions.uafs.edu/sites/admissions.uafs.edu/files/Departments/Financial/documents/np_calc/npcalc.htm
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $21818
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $29090
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is $85161.68. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. For graduates of University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, we saw an average early-career income of $42200.00 and mid-career income of $62800.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.