Acceptance Rate
74%
Avg. SAT
1220
75th percentile
“Razorbacks roar from Fayetteville's Ozark hills, blending business muscle and engineering grit with hog calls and trail adventures.”
Fayetteville, AR
Location
The surrounding Ozarks offer stunning hikes and biking just minutes away, but expect steamy summers and occasional tornado watches that test your weather resilience. Out-of-state tuition around $25,000 pushes costs up for non-residents, though the area's low living expenses—far below coastal cities—help balance that. This isn't the spot for students craving intimate seminars; the large enrollment means you'll navigate crowds to find your niche.
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Available Online
Degree Levels Offered
Research opportunities abound for undergrads, especially in Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, but competitive majors like computer science fill up fast, requiring strong high school preparation. The intellectual vibe rewards practical problem-solvers over pure theorists, with group study sessions spilling into dorms.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
28,859 undergrad • 4,751 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
72%
Black / African American
4%
Hispanic / Latino
10%
Asian
3%
Other / Multi-racial
11%
Campus Life
Varsity Athletics
Housing guarantees spots for freshmen in high-rise dorms like Ridgepoint, but upperclassmen often seek off-campus apartments amid rising local rents. Winters stay mild for Southern standards, letting you hike year-round, but humidity saps energy in July. Socially, it's welcoming to transfers and commuters, yet the party scene peaks around games, leaving quieter weekends for those skipping the hype.
Housing
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Meal Plan Available
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Athletics
Athletic Association
NCAA
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
No
Air Force
Yes
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
Cost & Aid
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
86%
4 Years Graduation Rate
54%
6 Years Graduation Rate
70%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$58,191
86% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at University of Arkansas and return in the fall. 54% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 70% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
54%
4-5 years
16%
6-8 years
1%
Non-grad
29%
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Key Statistics
Type
Public
Tuition
$7,666
Acceptance
74%
Undergrads
28,859
4-Year Grad Rate
54%
Endowment
$1.5B
Fayetteville, AR 72701