University of Arkansas (University of Arkansas)

  • Administration Bldg 425
  • Fayetteville, AR 72701
  • OPEID College Code: 00110800
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  • General Phone: (479) 575-2000
  • Chancellor: G. David Gearhart
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
  • Local Area: Rural
  • Student Enrollment: 18,648
  • College Alias: University of Arkansas
  • College Mascot: Razorbacks
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    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
  • Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
  • Army Air Force
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
  • Research Universities (High Research Activity)
  • Undergraduate Classification
  • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, High Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
  • Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
  • Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
  • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
  • Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
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    Admission Fees No
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
  • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
  • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
  • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
  • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
  • Required
  • TOEFL
  • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants5,6606,38512,045
Number Granted Admission (%)3,279 (58%)3,666 (57%)6,945 (58%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)1,506 (46%)1,505 (41%)3,011 (43%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam88930%
ACT ® Exam2,77292%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading500630
SAT ® Math520640
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite2328
ACT ® English2230
ACT ® Math2228
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving31%16%19%39%
Avg Amount Receiving$3,901$3,660$4,287$5,973
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200720062005
Default Rate (%)3.4%2.3%2.4%
Number in Default898571
Number in Repayment2,5703,6062,850
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2008-092007-082006-07
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$6,400$6,038$5,808
In-State Tuition and Fees$6,400$6,038$5,808
Out of State Tuition and Fees$15,278$14,492$13,942
Books and Supplies$1,008$966$956
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$7,422$7,017$6,522
Other Expenses$3,632$3,138$3,112
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$18,462$17,159$16,398
In-State$18,462$17,159$16,398
Out of State$27,340$25,613$24,532
Off Campus
In-District$7,408$7,004$6,764
In-State$7,408$7,004$6,764
Out of State$16,286$15,458$14,898
Off Campus with Family
In-District$7,408$7,004$6,764
In-State$7,408$7,004$6,764
Out of State$16,286$15,458$14,898
 
Graduate Student Expenses
 In-StateOut of State
Total Tuition and Fees
Law School$10,712$21,379
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
 CertificateBachelorMasterDoctor
Agriculture Operations
University of Arkansas Agricultural Economics Degree--16-
University of Arkansas Agricultural Production Operations Degree--5-
University of Arkansas Agronomy and Crop Science Degree-6124
University of Arkansas Animal Sciences Degree-2262
University of Arkansas Food Science Degree-1163
University of Arkansas Horticultural Science Degree-13-
University of Arkansas Ornamental Horticulture Degree-14--
University of Arkansas Plant Sciences Degree---2
University of Arkansas Poultry Science Degree-869
University of Arkansas Agricultural Business Degree-27--
 
Architecture
University of Arkansas Architecture Degree-41--
University of Arkansas Landscape Architecture Degree-6--
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
University of Arkansas Biology Degree-104114
University of Arkansas Cell and Molecular Biology Degree--48
University of Arkansas Entomology Degree--12
University of Arkansas Plant Pathology, Phytopathology Degree--5-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
University of Arkansas Accounting Degree-5718-
University of Arkansas Business Administration Degree-60729
University of Arkansas Business Economics Degree-15--
University of Arkansas Commerce Degree-6--
University of Arkansas Finance Degree-142--
University of Arkansas International Business Degree-23--
University of Arkansas Logistics and Materials Management Degree-462-
University of Arkansas Management Science Degree--187-
University of Arkansas Marketing Degree-133--
University of Arkansas Entrepreneurial Studies Degree----
 
Communications and Journalism
University of Arkansas Communication Degree-7220-
University of Arkansas Journalism Degree-1107-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
University of Arkansas Computer Degree-19112
University of Arkansas Computer Systems Analysis Degree--22-
University of Arkansas Data Processing Degree-25--
 
Education
University of Arkansas Adult and Continuing Education Degree--436
University of Arkansas Agricultural Teacher Education Degree-155-
University of Arkansas Counseling and Guidance Services Degree--104
University of Arkansas Curriculum and Instruction Degree2--6
University of Arkansas Education Degree----
University of Arkansas Education, Teaching of Individuals with Autism Degree----
University of Arkansas Educational Administration Degree2-76
University of Arkansas Educational Assessment, Evaluation and Research, Other Degree----
University of Arkansas Educational Assessment, Testing and Measurement Degree----
University of Arkansas Educational Evaluation and Research Degree----
University of Arkansas Educational Statistics and Research Methods Degree----
University of Arkansas Educational and Instructional Media Design Degree--4-
University of Arkansas Educational, Instructional and Curriculum Supervision Degree1---
University of Arkansas Elementary Education Degree-7762-
University of Arkansas Higher Education Administration Degree--237
University of Arkansas Kindergarten and Preschool Education Degree-37--
University of Arkansas Mathematics Teacher Education Degree--2-
University of Arkansas Music Teacher Education Degree----
University of Arkansas Physical Education Degree--8-
University of Arkansas Secondary Education Degree--48-
University of Arkansas Special Education Teaching Degree--8-
University of Arkansas Trade and Industrial Teacher Education Degree-55--
University of Arkansas Middle School Education Degree-165-
 
Engineering
University of Arkansas Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Bioengineering Degree-184-
University of Arkansas Chemical Engineering Degree-324-
University of Arkansas Civil Engineering Degree-3710-
University of Arkansas Computer Engineering Degree-184-
University of Arkansas Electrical Engineering Degree-3326-
University of Arkansas Engineering Degree--214
University of Arkansas Environmental and Environmental Health Engineering Degree--5-
University of Arkansas Industrial Engineering Degree-3217-
University of Arkansas Mechanical Engineering Degree-4511-
University of Arkansas Operations Research Degree----
University of Arkansas Transportation and Highway Engineering Degree----
 
English Language and Literature
University of Arkansas Creative Writing Degree--1-
University of Arkansas English Language and Literature Degree-6883
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
University of Arkansas United States Studies Degree-1--
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
University of Arkansas Apparel and Textiles Degree-42--
University of Arkansas Family and Consumer Sciences Degree-210-
University of Arkansas Housing and Human Environments Degree-14--
University of Arkansas Human Development and Family Studies Degree-33--
University of Arkansas Nutrition and Wellness Studies Degree-42--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
University of Arkansas Comparative Literature Degree--2-
University of Arkansas Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other Degree--1-
University of Arkansas French Language and Literature Degree-32-
University of Arkansas German Language and Literature Degree-43-
University of Arkansas Spanish Language and Literature Degree-225-
University of Arkansas Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Degree-7--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
University of Arkansas Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Degree-2119-
University of Arkansas Clinical Nurse Specialist Degree--3-
University of Arkansas Community Health Services, Liaison, Counseling Degree--8-
University of Arkansas Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Degree-18-2
University of Arkansas Nursing Degree-95--
University of Arkansas Pre-Medicine, Pre-Medical Studies Degree-1--
University of Arkansas Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling Degree--61
 
History
University of Arkansas History Degree-4069
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Arkansas Gerontology Degree----
University of Arkansas Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree--153
 
Legal Professions and Studies
University of Arkansas Law Degree---130
University of Arkansas Legal Professions and Studies, Other Degree--4-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
University of Arkansas Mathematics Degree-1392
University of Arkansas Statistics Degree--5-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
University of Arkansas Environmental Science Degree-15--
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
University of Arkansas Philosophy Degree-511
 
Physical Sciences
University of Arkansas Chemistry Degree-31-12
University of Arkansas Geological and Earth Sciences, Geosciences, Other Degree---6
University of Arkansas Geology and Earth Science Degree-1710-
University of Arkansas Physics Degree-1783
University of Arkansas Physics, Other Degree--1-
University of Arkansas Planetary Astronomy and Science Degree--1-
 
Psychology
University of Arkansas Psychology Degree-9732
 
Public Administration and Social Services
University of Arkansas Public Administration Degree-118-
University of Arkansas Public Administration and Social Service, Other Degree----
University of Arkansas Public Policy Degree---5
University of Arkansas Social Work Degree-2723-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
University of Arkansas Health and Physical Education Degree-78--
University of Arkansas Kinesiology and Exercise Science Degree--215
University of Arkansas Parks and Recreation Degree-4--
University of Arkansas Parks and Recreation Management Degree--12-
 
Security and Protective Services
University of Arkansas Criminal Justice Degree-30--
 
Social Sciences
University of Arkansas Anthropology Degree-3751
University of Arkansas Economics Degree-621
University of Arkansas Geography Degree-55-
University of Arkansas International Relations and Affairs Degree-33--
University of Arkansas Political Science Degree-545-
University of Arkansas Sociology Degree-257-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
University of Arkansas Drama Degree-95-
University of Arkansas Music Performance Degree12512-
University of Arkansas Art Studies Degree-285-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 18,648
  • Undergraduate: 14,948 Graduate: 3,297 Professional: 403
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 9,459 Female: 9,189
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 7,587 Female: 7,361
  • Graduate Gender
  • Male: 1,628 Female: 1,669
  • Professional Gender
  • Male: 244 Female: 159
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
  • Full-Time: 14,215 Part-Time: 4,433
  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 12,730 Part-Time: 2,218
  • Graduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 1,088 Part-Time: 2,209
  • Professional Attendance
  • Full-Time: 397 Part-Time: 6
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien9585%
American Indian3612%
Black1,0235%
Asian4723%
Hispanic5273%
White14,92080%
Unknown3872%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 181961%
Ages 18-195,35429%
Ages 20-215,09527%
Ages 22-243,51819%
Ages 25-292,07811%
Ages 30-349555%
Ages 35-395663%
Ages 40-495973%
Ages 50-652691%
Age Over 65200.1%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees4,6284,408220
Faculty Status1,1621,06597
Tenured Faculty6005937
Graduate Assistants1,254-1,254
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1,1201,02298
Primarily Instruction98289290
Primarily Research37316
Primarily Public Service84831
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial2772734
Other Professionals1,6711,60764
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1,5601,50654
Clerical And Secretarial50446638
Skilled Crafts1941922
Service and/or Maintenance3213201
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$74,835 (651)$82,633 (405)$61,997 (246)
Professor$103,195 (211)$103,931 (171)$100,049 (40)
Associate Professor$73,928 (150)$78,714 (90)$66,750 (60)
Assistant Professor$68,410 (148)$71,594 (90)$63,470 (58)
Instructor$38,816 (90)$38,989 (28)$38,738 (62)
Lecturer$43,004 (52)$41,347 (26)$44,661 (26)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$102,005 (257)$107,585 (191)$85,857 (66)
Professor$122,591 (140)$123,883 (121)$114,365 (19)
Associate Professor$87,790 (69)$88,464 (44)$86,606 (25)
Assistant Professor$75,813 (16)$76,967 (11)$73,276 (5)
Instructor$52,908 (25)$51,927 (12)$53,814 (13)
Lecturer$65,623 (7)$65,608 (3)$65,635 (4)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$77,277 (908)$84,362 (596)$63,742 (312)
Professor$102,042 (351)$102,866 (292)$97,964 (59)
Associate Professor$73,267 (219)$76,634 (134)$67,959 (85)
Assistant Professor$67,788 (164)$70,655 (101)$63,191 (63)
Instructor$39,788 (115)$40,038 (40)$39,655 (75)
Lecturer$44,272 (59)$42,623 (29)$45,867 (30)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$5,979,509$3,341,932$2,637,577
Ratio (%)100%56%44%
 
Participants
All Athletes562330232
Unduplicated Athletes439256183
Baseball3535-
Basketball291712
All Track Combined22013189
Football123123-
Golf21129
Gymnastics13-13
Soccer30-30
Softball28-28
Swimming and Diving32-32
Tennis18126
Volleyball13-13
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$691,596$172,666
Assistant Coaches-$215,177$78,715
 
Coaches
All Coaches502426
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
All Track Combined633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Football1010-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches99-
Golf422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Gymnastics3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Soccer3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Swimming and Diving3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 83%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 60%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students58%
 
By Gender
Male56%
Female60%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien79%
American Indian42%
Black49%
Asian67%
Hispanic53%
White59%
Unknown45%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less33%
5 Years52%
6 Years58%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related-1
Drug Related136
Liquor Related27
On Campus
Weapons Related42
Drug Related4515
Liquor Related1015
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape24
Aggravated Assault1-
Burglary1619
On Campus
Forcible Rape54
Robbery1-
Aggravated Assault23
Burglary6161
Vehicle Theft72
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