University of Arkansas, AR
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of Arkansas Rankings
Affordability73
Selectivity58
Retention61
Graduation34
Earnings41
Diversity30
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Arkansas
85%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
15%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture1%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing25%
Communication, Journalism7%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education3%
Engineering12%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs10%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences5%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting2%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies6%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology3%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences5%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into University of Arkansas
77%
Admission Rate
590
Median SAT Math
605
Median SAT Reading
26
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)540–640
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)560–650
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)23–29
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Arkansas
$9K
In-State Tuition
$25K
Out-of-State Tuition
$23K
Average Total Cost
$16K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11K | $12K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $13K | $12K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $15K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $19K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $19K | $16K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Arkansas
37%
Receive Federal Loans
$15K
Median Federal Debt
67%
Repayment Rate
$223
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 26% | 62% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 31% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $9K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $15K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $17K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $13K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $33K | $23K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 65% | 49% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 67% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 70% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 72% | 49% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Arkansas
84%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
16%
Withdrawal Rate
64%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 47% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 64% | 46% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 66% | 46% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 66% | 31% | 53% |
| Black | 50% | 27% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 68% | 38% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57% | 45% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 56% | 32% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 33% | 48% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 70% | 40% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 54% | 33% | 44% |
| Other race | 72% | 17% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Arkansas
92%
Employment Rate
$37K
Median Salary
$23K
25 Pctl Salary
$53K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 88% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $23K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $37K | $24K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $53K | $37K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $66K | $50K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $37K | $24K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $42K | $27K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $45K | $29K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Arkansas
23,121
Undergraduates
78%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
4,392
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 54% | 67% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 46% | 33% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 30% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 76% | 57% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9% | 7% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 1% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 20% | 50% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 36% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of Arkansas, AR
Blue Cliff College-Fayetteville
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