Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Fayetteville, Arkansas |
| Online | uark.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, University of Arkansas is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 19,777 prospective students applied, and 15,361 were granted admission. Of those admitted 4,726 enrolled in the school. 22,070 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 5,492 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $7,568 plus fees of $1,816. Arkansas is ranked 312 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Value
Arkansas is rated within the top 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of Arkansas within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#312 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#102 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Colleges in Arkansas
#1 in Best Public Colleges in Arkansas
#445 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in Arkansas
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1090/1280 |
| ACT | 23/29 |
| Weighted GPA | 3.75 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 31, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $40 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Arkansas Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 |
| Other Fees | $1,816 |
| Room and Board | $11,330 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,362 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,176 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 |
| Other Fees | $1,816 |
| Room and Board | $11,330 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,362 |
| Total One Year Cost | $42,664 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 24% |
| Engineering | 9% |
| Social Sciences | 8% |
| Communication | 7% |
| Health Professions | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=106397 IPEDS survey data for University of Arkansas.
Current students may use the University of Arkansas GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.