University of Arkansas Comparison

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Overview

Arkansas
Location Fayetteville, AR
Setting Small City
Enrollment 30,936
Type Public 4 Year
National Ranking #458
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website uark.edu
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Costs

Arkansas
Tuition (In State) $7,666
Tuition (Out of State) $25,420
Room & Board $12,368
Avg Net Price $16,208
Avg Grant Aid $8,474
% Receiving Grant Aid 60%

Admission

Arkansas
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 26,219
Admitted 20,695
Acceptance Rate 78.9%
Enrolled % 34.3%
Avg High School GPA 3.74
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Average
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 21/28
SAT Range 1030/1220
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Aug 1, 2025

Academics

Arkansas
Student to Faculty Ratio 20:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (24%)
  • Engineering (9%)
  • Social Sciences (8%)
  • Communication (7%)
  • Health Professions (6%)

Outcomes

Arkansas
Graduation Rate 59%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $50,400
Making Student Loan Payments 66%
Median Student Loan Debt $21,500
Median Loan Payment $222

Diversity

Arkansas
% Men 44%
% Women 56%
Racial Diversity Low
HBCU No
% White 77%
% Black 5%
% Hispanic 8%
% Native American 1%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 3%
% International 3%
% Unknown Race 0%

Students

Arkansas
% In-State 39%
% Out-of-State 60%

Campus

Arkansas
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility Yes
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/