Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$6.9k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$6,906
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,770
Avg On-Campus Living
$9,799
Avg Off-Campus Living
$12,190
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$16,705
Net price (after aid)$10,097
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$8,450
$30k – $48k$9,256
$48k – $75k$11,856
$75k – $110k$13,295
$110k+$13,335
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$41,102
Median debt at graduation$18,250
Est. monthly loan payment$193
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.3×Graduates earn about 2.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants39%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans28%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
37%
Freshman Retention
72%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$10.1k below avg
Out-of-state value
$13.8k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$6.9k
below avg
Out-of-state
$13.8k
below avg
Net price
$10.1k
below avg
Pell
39%
above avg
Median debt
$18.3k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$41.1k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
CommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsHealth SciencesBusiness
Programs (30)
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Artificial IntelligenceCybersecurityData Science
Education
Secondary EducationSpecial EducationElementary Education
Engineering
Biomedical EngineeringChemical Engineering
Arts & Humanities
MusicPhilosophy
Admissions
Acceptance rate
81%
SAT range
950 - 1150
ACT range
18 - 23
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- Where is University of Arkansas-Fort Smith located?
- University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is located in Fort Smith, AR, in the United States.
- What type of institution is University of Arkansas-Fort Smith?
- University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is a public university based in AR. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is approximately 81%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith?
- University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's published in-state tuition is approximately $6,906 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend University of Arkansas-Fort Smith?
- University of Arkansas-Fort Smith reports total enrollment of approximately 4,176 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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