# University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Public college in Fort Smith, AR. IPEDS ID 108092. Bachelor's & associate degrees (32% of undergraduate awards are bachelor's, 2023-24).
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-arkansas-fort-smith · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/university-of-arkansas-fort-smith.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 81% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $10,574 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 38%; beats 30% of AR colleges and 22% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $41,102; beats 30% of AR colleges and 15% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $10,750

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,890 |
| 30-48k | $9,391 |
| 48-75k | $11,392 |
| 75-110k | $13,804 |
| 110k+ | $14,297 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 5.23 years on average (3% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $41,102 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $32,399 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,890 | $46,495 | 5.3 years |
| 30-48k | $9,391 | $49,115 | 5.6 years |
| 48-75k | $11,392 | $59,580 | 6.8 years |
| 75-110k | $13,804 | $72,195 | 8.3 years |
| 110k+ | $14,297 | $74,773 | 8.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $19,048 in-state; about $23,896 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $7,334 in-state, $12,182 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $9,799; books: $1,368

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: 18–23 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 2,677 applicants, 2,181 admitted, 886 enrolled; test scores required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 81%, ACT 18–23 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 82%, ACT 18–23 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (29 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $51,896 | $82,688 | $21,823 |
| Nursing | $69,618 | $73,708 | $24,250 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $54,484 | $72,074 | not reported |
| Chemistry | $22,255 | $66,817 | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $58,380 | $65,470 | $24,625 |
| Business Administration | $39,057 | $50,020 | $19,148 |
| Biology | $26,541 | $48,712 | $17,081 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $40,525 | $45,378 | $16,500 |
| Social Work | $32,532 | $45,275 | $23,500 |
| History | $26,445 | $45,097 | $19,700 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $40,565 | $44,197 | $20,304 |
| Criminal Justice | $33,460 | $43,509 | $18,750 |
| Psychology | $29,853 | $40,519 | $22,500 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $26,728 | $37,641 | $28,187 |
| Communications | $28,951 | $35,760 | $23,000 |
| Graphic Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Software and Media Applications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $65,170 (Fort Smith, AR-OK), $72,950 (AR), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $79,870 (Fort Smith, AR-OK), $78,940 (AR), $97,550 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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