University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Community college · Fort Smith, AR · 4,091 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
80%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
18–23
Average net price
$9,653
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$20,164
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
42%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into University of Arkansas-Fort Smith?
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith accepts about 80 of every 100 applicants (80%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 18–23.
The latest federal data says University of Arkansas-Fort Smith requires SAT or ACT scores, but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does University of Arkansas-Fort Smith cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $20,164 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $9,653 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $7,888 for AR residents and $12,208 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$7,888
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$12,208
- Room & board$10,543
- Total cost of attendance$20,164
- Average net price after grants$9,653
Popular majors
Liberal Arts & General Studies, Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Education, Mechanic & Repair Technologies.
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith FAQ
- What is University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's acceptance rate?
- 80% — accessible.
- What ACT score do you need for University of Arkansas-Fort Smith?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 18–23.
- Is University of Arkansas-Fort Smith test-optional?
- The latest federal data says University of Arkansas-Fort Smith requires SAT or ACT scores, but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does University of Arkansas-Fort Smith cost?
- About $20,164 a year before aid; $9,653 on average after grants.
- What is University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's FAFSA school code?
- 001110. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so University of Arkansas-Fort Smith receives your information.
- What is University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's graduation rate?
- 42% of students finish within six years.
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