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University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UA Fort Smith)
- 5210 Grand Ave
- Fort Smith, AR 72913
- OPEID College Code: 00111000
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- General Phone: (479) 788-7000
- Chancellor: Paul Beran
- Website: www.uafortsmith.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 6,611
- College Alias: UA Fort Smith
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges
- Undergraduate Classification Associates Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.uafortsmith.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual 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 Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
- Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,168 | 1,608 | 2,776 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 782 (67%) | 1,067 (66%) | 1,849 (67%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 514 (66%) | 654 (61%) | 1,168 (63%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 954 | 82% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: UA Fort Smith Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 77%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 26% | 40% | 15% | 51% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,136 | $2,864 | $2,310 | $3,049 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 9.6% | 8.3% | 9.0% |
| Number in Default | 109 | 47 | 28 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,126 | 565 | 310 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,060 | $3,340 | $2,830 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $8,950 | $8,170 | $7,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,980 | $1,980 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,400 | $5,400 | $5,400 |
| Other Expenses | $2,360 | $2,360 | $2,360 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,400 | $5,400 | $5,400 |
| Other Expenses | $2,730 | $2,730 | $2,730 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,730 | $2,730 | $2,730 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,220 | $13,080 | $12,570 |
| Out of State | $18,110 | $17,910 | $17,460 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,590 | $13,450 | $12,940 |
| Out of State | $18,480 | $18,280 | $17,830 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,190 | $8,050 | $7,540 |
| Out of State | $13,080 | $12,880 | $12,430 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 6,611 Undergraduate: 6,611
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,687 Female: 3,924
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,687 Female: 3,924
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,531 Part-Time: 3,080
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,531 Part-Time: 3,080
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 7 | 0.1% |
| American Indian | 308 | 5% |
| Black | 266 | 4% |
| Asian | 285 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 268 | 4% |
| White | 5,477 | 83% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 769 | 12% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,632 | 25% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,056 | 16% |
| Ages 22-24 | 935 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 784 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 501 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 333 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 420 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 145 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 11 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 25 | 0.4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 717 | 506 | 211 |
| Faculty Status | 365 | 203 | 162 |
| Tenured Faculty | 35 | 35 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 365 | 203 | 162 |
| Primarily Instruction | 365 | 203 | 162 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 28 | 28 | - |
| Other Professionals | 143 | 133 | 10 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 181 | 142 | 39 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 84 | 67 | 17 |
| Skilled Crafts | 16 | 16 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 57 | 51 | 6 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,001 (178) | $56,853 (93) | $50,880 (85) |
| Professor | $78,123 (8) | $78,873 (6) | $75,875 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $66,150 (36) | $68,542 (20) | $63,161 (16) |
| Assistant Professor | $54,179 (79) | $57,128 (43) | $50,657 (36) |
| Instructor | $43,562 (45) | $42,148 (20) | $44,692 (25) |
| Lecturer | $32,817 (3) | $32,950 (1) | $32,750 (2) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $64,004 (24) | $69,318 (11) | $59,506 (13) |
| Professor | $96,152 (1) | $96,152 (1) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $78,000 (1) | - (-) | $78,000 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $68,213 (6) | $66,070 (4) | $72,500 (2) |
| Instructor | $58,108 (10) | $67,748 (2) | $55,698 (8) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $53,807 (202) | $56,839 (104) | $50,589 (98) |
| Professor | $78,184 (9) | $78,844 (7) | $75,875 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $66,087 (37) | $68,542 (20) | $63,200 (17) |
| Assistant Professor | $54,294 (85) | $56,866 (47) | $51,113 (38) |
| Instructor | $44,286 (55) | $43,356 (22) | $44,905 (33) |
| Lecturer | $32,817 (3) | $32,950 (1) | $32,750 (2) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $731,822 | $380,105 | $351,717 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 52% | 48% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 96 | 57 | 39 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 96 | 57 | 39 |
| Baseball | 30 | 30 | - |
| Basketball | 24 | 12 | 12 |
| Golf | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Tennis | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $29,154 | $26,488 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $19,961 | $18,575 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 68%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 41%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 18% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 15% |
| Female | 20% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| American Indian | 14% |
| Black | 9% |
| Asian | 11% |
| Hispanic | 28% |
| White | 19% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 9 | 17 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 1 |
| Burglary | 6 | 7 |
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