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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, ARPublicCity Setting
Less Selective • 74% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of Arkansas is a public institution located in the city setting of Fayetteville, AR. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 28.7K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 74%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
28.7K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
74% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading520 - 620
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math510 - 600
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite21 - 28
1typical 50% range36
74%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing30% of degrees
Health Sciences11% of degrees
Engineering8% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $157,358
Earnings 5yr: $147,968
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $151,985
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $136,259
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,834
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering-Related Fields.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,774
Earnings 5yr: $88,207
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,343
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,747
Earnings 5yr: $108,117
Debt: $26,500
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,031
Earnings 5yr: $114,783
Debt: $26,500
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,765
Earnings 5yr: $108,211
Debt: $26,500
Business/Managerial Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,743
Earnings 5yr: $71,694
Debt: $19,500
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,516
Earnings 5yr: $92,831
Debt: $21,240
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,213
Earnings 5yr: $99,480
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,642
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,343
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,641
Earnings 5yr: $101,541
Debt: $22,750
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,977
Earnings 5yr: $92,344
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,067
Earnings 5yr: $86,089
Debt: $22,655
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,717
Earnings 5yr: $86,474
Debt: $22,924
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,911
Earnings 5yr: $78,557
Debt: $24,327
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,464
Earnings 5yr: $84,481
Debt: $23,014
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,097
Earnings 5yr: $85,915
Debt: $25,914
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$18,209
In-State Tuition$10,104
Out-of-State Tuition$29,966
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
18%
Pell Grants
33%
Take Loans
67%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$49,686
+17% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$58,191
Completion Signals
71%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
86%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,749
Est. Monthly Payment
$170/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
44%
Men56%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 44% men and 56% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
26%
Part-Time Share
8%
Avg Family Income
$86,258
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