University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,991

3.93% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$10,809

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

16.4%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

6,638

67.1% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

29%

225 Graduates

About

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is a higher education institution located in Sebastian County, AR. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith were General Business Administration & Management (143 degrees awarded), Organizational Leadership (92 degrees), and Registered Nursing (73 degrees).

In 2017, 1,353 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. 52.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.4% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (1,011 degrees), 9.03 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (112 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is $3,991, which is $-21,203 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($25,194).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is $3,991, which is $-21,203 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($25,194).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,809.

In 2017, 74% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 38% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$3,991

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith was $3,991. The cost of tuition at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is $-21,203 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($25,194).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,809

2017 Value

22%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,809. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of University of Arkansas-Fort Smith grew by 22%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,749

Room and Board

$1,605

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith was of $8,749 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,605. The cost of room and board decreased by 4.36% between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

74%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

38%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

74% of undergraduate students at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 2.78% with respect to 2016, when 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

16.4%

2016 Default Rate

228

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith was 16.4%, which represents 228 out of the 1388 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith has a total enrollment of 6,638 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is 4,455 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,183. This means that 67.1% of students enrolled at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66.5% White, 12.4% Hispanic or Latino, 8.06% Two or More Races, 5.3% Asian, 4.19% Black or African American, 2.24% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.121% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Female (38.1%), followed by White Male (26.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.64%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority White Male (33.3%), followed by Black or African American Male (16.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (16.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

67.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,638 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is 4,455 and the part-time enrollment is 2,183. This means that 67.1% of students enrolled at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith are enrolled full-time compared with 80.6% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2017 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (73%), University of Arkansas-Fort Smith had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
4,414
Hispanic or Latino
821
Two or More Races
535

The enrolled student population at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is 66.5% White, 12.4% Hispanic or Latino, 8.06% Two or More Races, 5.3% Asian, 4.19% Black or African American, 2.24% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.121% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 54.9% White, 14% Black or African American, and 12.6% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 71 more women than men received degrees from University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. The majority of degree recipients at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith are white (1,011 degrees awarded). There were 9.03 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (112 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is General Business Administration & Management (143 degrees awarded), followed by Organizational Leadership (92 degrees) and Registered Nursing (73 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (113 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (69 degrees), and History (21 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,867,576 people), Secondary school teachers (313,949 people), Education administrators (250,395 people), Other managers (135,161 people), and Postsecondary teachers (119,550 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith are Precision Production (113 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (69 degrees), History (21 degrees), Communication Technologies (9 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (59 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith are Physicians, Surgeons, Dentists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith are Elementary & secondary schools (2,719,463 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (252,846 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (111,069 people), Computer Systems Design (102,604 people), and Child day care services (91,029 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Arkansas-Fort Smith.

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
143 degree-majorss awarded
Organizational Leadership
92 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
73 degree-majorss awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith was General Business Administration & Management with 143 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 641 degrees were awarded to men at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, which is 0.9 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (712).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 112 degrees were awarded to men at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith in Welding Technology, which is 112 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 110 degrees were awarded to women at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith in General Studies, which is 2.12 times more than the 52 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

24%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 11% of students graduating from University of Arkansas-Fort Smith completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 24% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 29% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (42.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (42.9% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,011 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
112 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
78 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is white (1,011 degrees awarded). There were 9.03 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (112 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
539 degrees awarded
White Male
472 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
59 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is white female (539 degrees awarded). There were 1.14 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (472 degrees).

Operations

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith has an endowment valued at nearly $83.4M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $33k (0.0395%), compared to the 7.76% average return ($2.88M on $37.1M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2017, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith had a total salary expenditure of $74.7M. University of Arkansas-Fort Smith employs 80 Assistant professors, 60 Associate professors, and 40 Instructors. Most academics at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith are Female Assistant professors (47), Male Associate professors(38), and Male Assistant professors (33).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 84 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 50 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 47 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$83.4M

2017 Endowment

10.1%

growth from 2016

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith has an endowment valued at about $83.4M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Arkansas-Fort Smith grew 10.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $46.3M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.16M - Federal
$2.91M - State
$0 - Local

As of 2017, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith received $1.16M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.91M from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$32.9M

2017 Salaries

2.5%

growth from 2016

In 2017, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith paid a median of $32.9M in salaries, which represents 44% of their overall expenditure ($74.7M) and a 2.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.35% decline from 2015 and a 3.82% decline from 2014.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 14.2M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$14.8M

Instructional Salaries

228

Number of Employees

In 2017, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith paid a total of $14.8M to 228 employees working as instructors, which represents 45.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.89M (34.4%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

80 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

84 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith were Assistant professor with 80 employees; Associate professor with 60 employees; and Associate professor with 40 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 84 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 50 employees; and Business and Financial Operations with 47 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith was Female Assistant professor with 47 employees, Male Associate professor with 38 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 33 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith.

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