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University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is a public university in a small city in the Fort Smith, AR metro with 5,463 students and a 80% acceptance rate.

Fort Smith, Arkansas · Public · City, small · 5,463 students

NCAA Division II · Lone Star Conference

Admission rate

80%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,050

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

18–23

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$10,574

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

38%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

72%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$41,102

10 years after entry

Students

5,463

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$8,890
$30,001–48,000$9,391
$48,001–75,000$11,392
$75,001–110,000$13,804
Over $110,000$14,297

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreUniversity of Arkansas-Fort Smith courseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 240044 credits
Calculus BC3MATH 24004 & MATH 250048 credits
Biology3BIOL 10043/100314 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 14103/141014 credits
Physics 13PHYS 20103/201014 credits
English Language and Composition3ENGL 101033 credits
English Literature and Composition3ENGL 101033 credits
Psychology3PSYC 110033 credits
Show all 25 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 240044 credits
Calculus BC3MATH 24004 & MATH 250048 credits
Biology3BIOL 10043/100314 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 14103/141014 credits
Chemistry4CHEM 14103/14101 and CHEM 14203/142018 credits
Physics 13PHYS 20103/201014 credits
English Language and Composition3ENGL 101033 credits
English Language and Composition4ENGL 10103 & ENGL 102036 credits
English Literature and Composition3ENGL 101033 credits
English Literature and Composition4ENGL 10103 & ENGL 102036 credits
Psychology3PSYC 110033 credits
Statistics3MATH 210033 credits
Computer Science A4CSCE 101044 credits
Macroeconomics3ECON 210033 credits
Microeconomics3ECON 220033 credits
World History: Modern3HIST 11103 or HIST 112033 credits
World History: Modern4HIST 11103 & HIST 112036 credits
Environmental Science3PHSC 11043/110314 credits
Physics 23PHYS 20103/20101 & PHYS 20203/202018 credits
Human Geography3GEOG 111033 credits
Spanish Language and Culture3SPAN 10104, 10204, 2020311 credits
Art History3HUMN 256033 credits
Art History4HUMN 25603, ARHS 20003 & ARHS 210039 credits
French Language and Culture3FREN 10104, 10204, 2020311 credits
German Language and Culture3GERM 10104, 10204, 2020311 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3PHYS 23003/20331 & PHYS 20403/204318 credits
Physics C: Mechanics3PHYS 23003/203314 credits
Precalculus3MATH 130055 credits
U.S. Government and Politics3PLSC 200033 credits
U.S. History3HIST 21103 or HIST 212033 credits
U.S. History4HIST 21103 & HIST 212036 credits

Source: uafs.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business Administration and Management107
Organizational Leadership82
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse67
Biology/Biological Sciences43
Elementary Education and Teaching35
Psychology32
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration27
General Studies25
Show the other 26 majors
Computer Science23
Social Work19
Chemistry15
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist13
Communication12
History12
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching10
Graphic Design9
English Language and Literature8
Music Teacher Education7
History Teacher Education7
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician7
English/Language Arts Teacher Education6
Geology/Earth Science6
Mathematics Teacher Education5
Mathematics5
Art/Art Studies5
Operations Management and Supervision5
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer4
Political Science and Government4
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing2
Spanish Language and Literature2
Computer Graphics2
Music1
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts1
Biology Teacher Education1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Lone Star Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Tennis

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Lone Star Conference

Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Tennis, Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force

Faith groups

InterVarsity, Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, small

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Fort Smith, AR-OK

232,848 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Fort Smith Regional (FSM)

Nearest hub airport

Dallas Love Field (DAL)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 9.7 of 20

Elevation

443 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

30°F

July high

94°F

Annual snowfall

2.9 in

Days at 90°F or higher

78 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$760 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division II, similar size