University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
UA Fort Smith; UAFS
Fort Smith, Arkansas 72913-3649
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — excellent value
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is a public institution in Fort Smith with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1050, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 4.1K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
37% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $41,102 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $10,097.
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History & Fun Facts
- •In September 1952, the college moved from borrowed facilities in the high school to its current site, initially occupying 15 acres (61,000 m).
- •A vocational-technical division was added in 1960.
- •A significant development in 1989 was the establishment of a University Center.
- •Between 1989 and 2002, 1,788 students graduated with bachelor's degrees through the University Center.
- •The name of the college was changed yet again in February 1998 to Westark College.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
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
72.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$10,750
Programs (78)
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
72%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
31
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
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