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The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, was established in 1928 as the Fort Smith Junior College. It became Westark Junior College in 1966 and Westark Community College in 1972. On January 1, 2002, it gained university status and its present name. It is currently the sixth largest university in Arkansas. UA Fort Smith's campus covers more than 125 acres. It is divided into the following colleges:
- College of Applied Science and Technology
- College of Business
- College of Education
- College of Health Sciences
- College of Humanities and Social Sciences
- College of Languages and Communication
- College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
UA Fort Smith includes several Greek organizations including Delta Gamma, Sigma Nu, Gamma Phi Beta, Alpha Lambda Delta, Sigma Tau Delta, Sigma Beta Delta, Sigma Delta Mu, Kappa Alpha Order, Chi Alpha and Alpha Sigma Lambda.
UA Fort Smith competes in the National Junior College Athletic Association and its athletic teams are known as the Lions. Women’s teams include basketball, tennis, golf and volleyball, while UAFS sponsors men’s teams in baseball, basketball, tennis and golf.
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Campus Location5210 Grand Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72913-3649
USA
Main Tel: (479) 788-7000
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
University Of Arkansas-Fort Smith HighlightsWhere University Of Arkansas-Fort Smith stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Numerous part-time students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 554 | 15 | | Bachelor | 399 | 21 | | < 1 year certificate | 101 | 43 | | 1-2 year certificate | 46 | 8 |
UA Fort Smith StudentsThe student enrollment at UA Fort Smith was 6,611 in 2007 (4,774 full-time equivalent). About 44% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 56% of the class. Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 92% are full-time and 8% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,060 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,950 | | Room | $ 4,565 | | Board | $ 835 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,400 | | Other | $ 2,360 |
Financial Aid: UA Fort Smith participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 35 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 168 |
Housing and MealsUA Fort Smith provides on-campus housing for 481 of its 4,774 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 10 meals weekly.
UA Fort Smith Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 67% | | Women | 66% | | All | 67% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (0 awarded) - Visual and Performing Arts
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (137 awarded) - Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Business Administration and Management
- Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (43 awarded) - Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
- System Administration/Administrator
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (110 awarded) - Biology Teacher Education
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- History Teacher Education
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Music Teacher Education
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (69 awarded) - Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
- Quality Control Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (0 awarded) - Adult Development and Aging
- Child Development
LAW (12 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (438 awarded) - Cartography
- English Language and Literature
- General Studies
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS (4 awarded) MECHANICS AND REPAIR (19 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (55 awarded) - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC (3 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (101 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (14 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (9 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES (33 awarded) - Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Precision Metal Working
- Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE (17 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (1 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
- Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (35 awarded) Selected Careers of Interest(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at UA Fort Smith with government-defined occupation categories.) Click occupations below for career details, including job description, studies, degree requirements, how to evaluate schools, and more.
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