University of Arkansas

www.uark.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,666

2023 Average Net Price

$17,475

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0237%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

71.7%

28,186 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

32,140

83.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

70%

3,518 Graduates

About

University of Arkansas is a higher education institution located in Washington County, AR. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Arkansas were General Marketing & Marketing Management (368 degrees awarded), General Finance (355 degrees), and Registered Nursing (291 degrees).

In 2023, 6,937 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Arkansas. 55.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (4,989 degrees), 7.75 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (644 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Arkansas is $7,666, which is $−23,337 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Arkansas was 0.0237%, corresponding to 1 out of the 4,225 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Arkansas is $7,666, which is $23,338 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,475.

In 2023, 52% of undergraduate students attending University of Arkansas received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,666

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Arkansas was $7,666. The cost of tuition at University of Arkansas is $−23,338 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Arkansas (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,475

2023 Value

7.82%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Arkansas had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,475. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Arkansas grew by 7.82%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Arkansas (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,368

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Arkansas was of $12,368 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.57% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Arkansas (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

34%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

52% of undergraduate students at University of Arkansas received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 11.9% with respect to 2022, when 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Arkansas (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0237%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Arkansas was 0.0237%, which represents 1 out of the 4225 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Arkansas received 28,186 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 7.5% annual growth. Out of those 28,186 applicants, 20,202 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 71.7% acceptance rate.

There were 32,140 students enrolled at University of Arkansas in 2023. 28% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Arkansas has an overall enrollment yield of 31.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

71.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

20,202

Accepted Out of 28,186

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Arkansas was 71.7% (20,202 admissions from 28,186 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 78.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 7.5%, while admissions declined by 2.38%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Arkansas (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

28%

Submission Percentage (2023)

1,747

Scores Submitted (2023)

28% of enrolled first-time students at University of Arkansas in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Arkansas had a total enrollment of 32,140 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Arkansas is 26,706 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,434. This means that 83.1% of students enrolled at University of Arkansas are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Arkansas, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.9% White, 10.3% Hispanic or Latino, 4.42% Two or More Races, 4.14% Black or African American, 2.8% Asian, 0.828% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.14% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Arkansas in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42%), followed by White Male (33.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.04%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.8%), followed by White Male (23.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.18%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Arkansas in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 32,140 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Arkansas is 26,706 and the part-time enrollment is 5,434. This means that 83.1% of students enrolled at University of Arkansas are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Arkansas (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

86%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Arkansas was 86%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of Arkansas had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Arkansas (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
23,100 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
3,324 enrolled students
Two or More Races
1,419 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Arkansas is 71.9% White, 10.3% Hispanic or Latino, 4.42% Two or More Races, 4.14% Black or African American, 2.8% Asian, 0.828% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.14% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 578 students (1.8%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 809 more women than men received degrees from University of Arkansas. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Arkansas is white (4,989 degrees awarded). There were 7.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (644 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Arkansas is General Marketing & Marketing Management (368 degrees awarded), followed by General Finance (355 degrees) and Registered Nursing (291 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Arkansas, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Architecture and Related Services (143 degrees awarded), Agriculture (272 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (323 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Architects, except landscape and naval

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Arkansas are Architects, except landscape and naval (106,374 people), Other managers (105,926 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (78,571 people), Secondary school teachers (44,979 people), and Software developers (44,637 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Arkansas in 2023 are Architecture and Related Services (143 degrees awarded), Agriculture (272 degrees), Engineering Technologies (323 degrees), Human Sciences (163 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (220 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Arkansas are Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at University of Arkansas are Architecture and Related Services (143 degrees awarded), Agriculture (272 degrees), Engineering Technologies (323 degrees), Human Sciences (163 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (220 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Arkansas are Computer Systems Design (531,165 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (470,950 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (345,096 people), Construction (331,306 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (284,032 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Arkansas.

Most Common (2023)

General Marketing & Marketing Management
368 degrees awarded
General Finance
355 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
291 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Arkansas was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 368 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Arkansas according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,064

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

3,873

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 3,064 degrees were awarded to men at University of Arkansas, which is 0.791 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,873).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Arkansas by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 290 degrees were awarded to men at University of Arkansas in General Finance, which is 3.54 times more than the 82 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 281 degrees were awarded to men at University of Arkansas in Registered Nursing, which is 17.6 times more than the 16 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

52%

100% Completion Time

70%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 52% of students graduating from University of Arkansas completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 70% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 71% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (76.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Arkansas is Female and White (76.3% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.426% of graduates (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
4,989 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
644 degrees awarded
Black or African American
272 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Arkansas is white (4,989 degrees awarded). There were 7.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (644 degrees).

2.06% of degree recipients (143 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
2,814 degrees awarded
White Male
2,175 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
374 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Arkansas is white female (2,814 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (2,175 degrees).

Operations

University of Arkansas has an endowment valued at nearly $1.53B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 14M (0.914%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, University of Arkansas had a total salary expenditure of 1.1B. University of Arkansas employs 393 Assistant professors, 340 Associate professors and 335 Professors. Most academics at University of Arkansas are Male Professor (244), Female Assistant professor (213), and Male Associate professor (197).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Arkansas are: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 894 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 749 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 593 employees.

Endowment

$1.53B

2023 Endowment

4.16%

growth from 2022

University of Arkansas has an endowment valued at about $1.53B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Arkansas grew 4.16% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.09B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Arkansas (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$118M - Federal
$12.2M - State
$4.71M - Local

As of 2023, University of Arkansas received $118M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $12.2M from state grants and contracts, and $4.71M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$465M

2023 Salaries

9.45%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Arkansas paid a median of $465M in salaries, which represents 42.4% of their overall expenditure ($1.1B) and a 9.45% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.35% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.65% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$138M

Instructional Salaries

1,358

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Arkansas paid a total of $138M to 1,358 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

393 Employees

Computer, Engineering, and Science

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

894 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Arkansas were Assistant professor with 393 employees, Associate professor with 340 employees, and Professor with 335 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Arkansas were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 894 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 749 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 593 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Arkansas was Male Professor with 244 employees, Female Assistant professor with 213 employees, and Male Associate professor with 197 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Arkansas.

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