A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at UAFS are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 30% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
70%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
11%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 48% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Arkansas Fort Smith with a gender ratio of 60% women to 40% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UAFS has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
40%
|
| Women |
60%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,166
|
| Women |
3,213
|
UAFS serves a very low number of students outside of Arkansas, with 87 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
87%
|
| Out of State |
12%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
54% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 23.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 20.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=108092 IPEDS survey data for University of Arkansas Fort Smith.