Overview

University of Arkansas is a University institution located in Fayetteville, AR, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 232 Silas H. Hunt Hall, Office of Admissions
Fayetteville, AR  72701-1201
United States

Contact Matt Hargis
Director for Undergraduate Recruitment
Email: uofa@uark.edu
Phone: 479-575-6870
Fax: 479-575-7515

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agribusiness/agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural And Extension Education Services
Agronomy And Crop Science
Animal Sciences, General
Food Science
Ornamental Horticulture
Poultry Science
Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural And Building Sciences/technology
Architecture
Landscape Architecture
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Entomology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Business/managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Human Resources Development
International Business/trade/commerce
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Retail Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
Special Education And Teaching, General
Technical Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Biological/biosystems Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Apparel And Textiles, General
Child Care And Support Services Management
Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, General
Human Development And Family Studies, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Arabic Language And Literature
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
Dietetics/dietitian
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Public Health, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Computational Science
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
Geography
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Design And Visual Communications, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Interior Design
Music Performance, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

26,210

Applied

20,691

Accepted

29,269

Enrolled

Female Admissions

15,250

Females Applied

12,295

Females Accepted

81%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

10,960

Males Applied

8,396

Males Accepted

77%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

40

Application Fee

3.76

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 3
Required for some programs

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 1st	October 1st	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	August 1st	January 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	November 1st	December 15th
Transfer	August 1st	Not reported

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	567	520	610
SAT Math	557	510	610
ACT Composite	25	21	28

Financial Aid

10,032

Avg. Financial Aid Package

9,654

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

9,608

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,125

Avg. Loan Aid

5,325

Avg. Grant Aid

8,210

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

55%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

15%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

29,269

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

52%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	10.68%
Black or African American	4.29%
White or Caucasian	74.21%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.82%
Asian	2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.12%
Two or more races	4.68%
Other	1%

Gender

Male (39.68%)

Female (50.07%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing International housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	29%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Razorbash/Welcome Weeks, Homecoming Week and Headliner Concerts/Distinguished Lectures

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Associated Student Government, Catholic Campus Ministry, Chinese Students and Scholars, Alpha Lambda Delta and Student Alumni Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
RAD (Rape Aggression Defense program),tornado siren,self-defense,Defibrillators,24 hr police dispatch,Smart 911,SafeZone safety app

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball
Basketball
Cross-country Running
Football	No
Golf
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis
Track And Field	No
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball
Cross-country Running
Football	No	No	No
Golf
Gymnastics	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer
Softball
Swimming And Diving	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis
Track And Field	No
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball

Faculty

1,512

Total Faculty

20:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,286

Part-time - 226

Male - 829

Female - 683