University of Arkansas

University of Arkansas Overview

University of Arkansas is a public, state school in the urban setting of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Arkansas was founded in 1871 and the school currently enrolls around 29,068 students per year, including 24,265 undergraduate students. Arkansas ensures housing for up to 6,232 students. Most students live in off campus housing.

📆 Mark your calendar! August 1, 2023 is the final deadline to submit an application for the Fall 2023 semester. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should find out if they have been admitted by September 15.

Student Activities at Arkansas

Interested in music or performing? At Arkansas you can join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of the school's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Arkansas students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? Arkansas has both fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Arkansas has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Arkansas on the Student Life page.

Is Arkansas a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" varies. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a better view of what Arkansas offers and if it could be a good fit for you.

Arkansas Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into Arkansas. The acceptance rate at Arkansas is 83%. Last year, 21,462 students applied to Arkansas and 17,743 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Arkansas

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It is a way to measure how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 87% of first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Arkansascome back their sophomore year. Around 70% of students who started at Arkansas earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Arkansas Grads

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Arkansas by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads. Within six months of graduating, 41% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

The average starting salary for recent Arkansas grads is $51,415 a year. Average starting salaries vary by discipline, but the average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Arkansas

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Arkansas meets 55% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $9,654 a year.

Graduates in the class of 2022 had an average of $29,001 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Arkansas.

Based on this information, is Arkansas the school for you? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Arkansas a good school for you?

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Where is University of Arkansas Located?

Arkansas is located in the urban setting of Fayetteville, Arkansas.

If you want to see Arkansas for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 49 to Fayetteville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Arkansas and Fayetteville are like without leaving home.

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