Founded in 1928, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. is a Public college. Located in Arkansas, which is a city setting in Arkansas, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 6,569 full time undergraduate students, and 15 full time graduate students.
The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 18:1. There are 234 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
25
SAT Range
ACT Range
Admissions at UAFS are considered , with ,31% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith.
67 Students rated on-campus housing 3.7 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
55 Students rated off-campus housing 3.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
86 Students rated campus food 3.8 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
88 Students rated campus facilities 4.3 stars. 51 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
88 Students rated class size 4.2 stars. 40 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
88 Students rated school activities 3.7 stars. 35 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
88 Students rated local services 3.7 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
88 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 48 % gave the school a 5.0.
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of University of Arkansas-Fort Smith?
42 Students rated University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
rebecca
The University of Arkansas fort smith was the last place I wanted to go to college because its so close to home but I ended up really loving living on campus and all the amazing opportunities that have arisen for me since i started in the fall. over all it is an amazing campus with kind and passionate people who will debate and talk about anything.
Hailey
The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is a great place to go if you want to stay close to home, but also be able to spread your wings. Even if you are from far away, you'll feel at home. The campus is beautiful and all of the students and facilities are there to help and support one another. During these Covid times, UAFS has made sure that everyone is following safety precautions, to ensure everyone's safety and well-being. When people struggle with academics, UAFS offers several ways to get help, to allow everyone to succeed. No lion left behind!
Alyson
University of Arkansas- Fort Smith, otherwise known as UAFS, is a fun and engaging place to get an education. The professors care more than other colleges, and you can always reach them outside of class. We have many on campus activities throughout each semester. Living on campus is a great experience! There are many different types of rooms to live in, and they are featured suite style. Besides the dining hall, the campus has a Chick-Fil-A, Subway, Starbucks, and many other options in the food court. This college is a great option for out of state students that want to feel at home while away from their original home! It is very easy to make friends, and there is a lot to do with on campus with those friends. I would 10/10 recommend UAFS to anyone!
Kareena
It's a small university overall but the buildings, facilities, staff and education is top notch. I've lived here for about 7 years and am glad I decided to attend this university. It's allowed me to stay closer to my family and friends all the while giving me knowledge and various experiences.
Kareena
It's a small university overall but the buildings, facilities, staff and education is top notch. I've lived here for about 7 years and am glad I decided to attend this university. It's allowed me to stay closer to my family and friends all the while giving me knowledge and various experiences.
Luis
quite yet unique as it is not too big nor small but a fair amount of people on campus where each individual is worth talking too, as a simple "hello" could result to a lasting friendship. With events and activities always around for students to enjoy themselves.
Cody
Very pretty Campus with nice staff members
Monesha
It’s great! As a minority, I feel free most of the time. My independence and few classes I have is making me blush all the time. Plus UAFS is cheap! Especially if you are a first time freshmen.
Ariana
Great School and wonderful opportunities offered at this school
Asia
I am really pleased with attending Fort Smith. My advisor or other staff members always reach out to me. Whenever I need help someone is always available . When I ran out of funds and had to quit school the financial aid department found me a scholarship for my books and classes
Levi
I absolutely love UAFS! It is an overall amazing school filled with great teachers and caring faculty. I wouldn't change colleges for any reason. To me this place feels like home. When I first came here I knew instantly that this was the college for me!
Sydney
Love it. Uafs was one of the first colleges i participated in and honestly it taught my about life and responsibility. I come from a very little town and uafs gave me the oppurtunity to broaden my horizons and learn more than i ever thought possible.
Tommy
I think this is a great college to attend. The only bad thing is that they don't have football and I am a huge fan of football because I played in high school. But all in all I think it is a great school the teachers are also very nice and the students there are nice as well.
Miya
It is a safe environment, and the teachers truly do want you to succeed. It’s easy for the students to get along together and work together to help one another. I will say that I’m sad about pizza hut not being in our campus center anymore. Overall, they do have some healthy options to keep our minds active. Thank you for this opportunity.
Alexis
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is a four year college that I feel is the perfect spot for me to have chosen to start my college career. All the people around are nice, generous and care for everybody else around them. The staff all want the students to succeed and try their best to make sure they do.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
If I could advise my high school self, I would tell myself that no matter the cost, I should go to the school that I want. I should not settle for a school just because it is cheaper. I would also tell myself that there are so many more scholarships and federal funds for which I could have applied. I would make sure that I studied more in high school and learned to use study groups to prepare for college. I would also make sure that somehow, I lived on campus. I believe that one cannot get the full college experience without being fully emersed in student life and having to interact with other students in academic and non-academic fields.
I do not feel that my high school did a good job of preparing me for college, or that the University did a very good job of making me feel like a part of their instituion instead of just a number.
What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?
The first time I came to school I was 18 and immature. I now have a two year old son. Im married. I wish I had understood how lucky getting to go to school is for a person. It's a blessing and you shouldn't take it forgranted.
I think the wide variety of students on our campus is the best thing about my school. I think this because it allows all of the student to be exposed to different cultures and their views.
What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
It gets really frusating when you're trying to finish that last question for your online class and the connection stops becasue the wifi is down. Which is a lot.
Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!
This school has some professors who really care. I may say a few times that is still more like a community college in many ways, it's very small and most people who attend here do so out of convenience, Fort Smith is the second largest city in Arkansas population-wise. However, the degrees are valid and accepted in many other places, especially in Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma.
What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?
I came from a small town and the University of Arkansas Fort Smith has the educational value of a large university with out the large size. It does not over power you by its size like some of the larger university in Arkansas .
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
100% of students attending University of Arkansas-Fort Smith receive some sort of financial aid.
62% were awarded federal grants.36%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
