Arkansas Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 74.30%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1120. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $10,104
- Out-of-State Tuition: $29,966
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Arkansas:
- Total Enrollment: 33,610, including 3,371 online students
- 28,859 Undergraduate, 4,751 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 44.6% men, 55.4% women.
- This is a very large institution, likely offering a vast array of programs, research opportunities, and extracurricular activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 71%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 86%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 257 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 62 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 132 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Arkansas Overview
University of Arkansas (Arkansas) is a four-year, public school located in Fayetteville, AR. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The Arkansas's tuition & fees is $10,104 for Arkansas residents and $29,966 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 52% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,029.
The school has a total enrollment of 33,610 and the students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 (5.00%).
Arkansas's acceptance rate is 74.30% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 29.15%. The median SAT score is 1120 and the ACT score is 24.
Arkansas ranked 113rd in National Universities and 2nd in Arkansas Colleges rankings. University of Arkansas is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Arkansas is $10,104 for in-state students and $29,966 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $12,470 for in-state students and $30,892 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $10,473 for Arkansas residents and $31,210 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,788 for Arkansas residents and $31,579 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,104 | $29,966 |
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| Graduate | $12,470 | $30,892 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,473 | $31,210 |
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| Graduate | $12,788 | $31,579 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Arkansas offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Arkansas
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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