University of Arkansas
Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — major research university
University of Arkansas is a public institution in Fayetteville with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1174, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 27.3K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
70% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,191 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,525.
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History & Fun Facts
- •The university was established under the Morrill Land-Grant Colleges Act of 1862.
- •The university's founding also satisfied the provision in the Arkansas Constitution of 1868 that the General Assembly was to "establish and maintain a State University.
- •Notable landmarks Completed in 1875, Old Main, a two-towered brick building designed in the Second Empire style, was the primary instructional and administrative building.
- •Beginning with the class of 1876, the names of students at University of Arkansas are inscribed in "Senior Walk" and wind across campus for more than four miles.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1174
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
66.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$15,749
Programs (240)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
86%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
208
Peer Average
240
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from AR state average + city premium