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Overview |
Arkansas | |||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | |||
| Setting | Small City | |||
| Enrollment | 32,140 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #444 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | uark.edu | |||
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Costs |
Arkansas | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,690 | |||
| Room & Board | $13,290 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $17,475 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,109 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% |
Admission |
Arkansas | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 28,186 | |||
| Admitted | 20,202 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | |||
| Admissions Standards | Average | |||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Arkansas | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | |||
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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 | |||
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| % Men | 7% | |||
| % Women | 8% | |||
| 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 | |||
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| % In-State | 47% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | |||
Campus |
Arkansas | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/