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University Of Arkansas-Fort Smith

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.

Campus Location

5210 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 Highlights

Where 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
  • ROTC
  • Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor40325
Associate31014
< 1 year certificate2258
1-2 year certificate7610

UA Fort Smith Students

The student enrollment at UA Fort Smith was 6,611 in 2007-2008 (5,264 full-time equivalent).

About 44% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 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, 93% are full-time and 7% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 4,410
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 9,600
Room$ 4,672
Board$ 1,670
Books and supplies$ 950
Other$ 2,665

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.

Housing and Meals

UA Fort Smith provides on-campus housing for 481 of its 5,264 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 10 meals weekly.

UA Fort Smith Admissions (2008-2009)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men60%
Women63%
All62%

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (147 awarded)

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Marketing/Marketing Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (27 awarded)

  • Computer Programming, Specific Applications
  • Computer and Information Sciences

DESIGN (23 awarded)

  • Graphic Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (104 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

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (65 awarded)

  • CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician

LAW (8 awarded)

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (197 awarded)

  • 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 (2 awarded)

  • Mathematics

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (71 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 (51 awarded)

  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist

MUSIC (1 awarded)

  • Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (108 awarded)

  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (31 awarded)

  • Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
  • Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PRODUCTION TRADES (117 awarded)

  • Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE (18 awarded)

  • Biology/Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (3 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (41 awarded)

  • Psychology

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