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.

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)

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)

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)