# University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

> University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's acceptance rate is 80.5% (CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). It is a public university in Fort Smith, AR, with 4,091 students. The average net price after grants is $9,653 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 41.9%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $44,252.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/university-of-arkansas-fort-smith-2877
- Location: Fort Smith, AR, United States
- Setting: Small city
- Control: Public
- Classification: Baccalaureate college
- Official website: https://uafs.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 108092
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Admissions

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Acceptance rate | 80.5% |
| ACT Composite (25th–75th percentile) | 18–23 |

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $7,888 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $12,208 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $9,653 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 42.4% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 41.9% |
| First-year retention rate | 69.8% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $44,252 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 4,091 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the UAFS acceptance rate for 2026?

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith admitted 80.5% of applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

### How much is UAFS tuition?

In-state tuition at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is $7,888 and out-of-state tuition is $12,208 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $9,653 a year.

### What is the average net price at UAFS?

The average net price at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $9,653 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at UAFS?

41.9% of first-time, full-time students at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### Is UAFS the same as University of Arkansas-Fort Smith?

Yes. UAFS is the common short name for University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, the name the college reports to the U.S. Department of Education. CollegesRef lists its federal data under that official name.

### What colleges are similar to UAFS?

The closest matches are Arkansas Tech University, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, and Southern Arkansas University, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/university-of-arkansas-fort-smith-2877. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.