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University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Fort Smith, AR uafs.edu 4,133 students

The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is situated on a 168-acre arboretum in the city of Fort Smith. The campus features a diverse collection of trees, with over 80 species identified. As a member of the University of Arkansas System, UAFS offers a variety of degree programs and certificates. Students can also participate in NCAA Division II athletics as part of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association.

Programs
15
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$38,752
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$6,906
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $13,770/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 39% of students receive Pell Grants; 28% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $8,450 $33,800
$30K – $48K $9,256 $37,024
$48K – $75K $11,856 $47,424
$75K – $110K $13,295 $53,180
$110K+ $13,335 $53,340
Sticker price (no aid) $6,906 $27,624
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

15 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
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85
$69,618/yr High 25.7x
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81
$51,896/yr Very High 27.8x
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62
$54,484/yr Moderate 18.7x
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61
$39,057/yr High 16.9x
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59
$58,380/yr Moderate 20.1x
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59
$40,525/yr High 15.2x
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56
$40,565/yr High 14.2x
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52
$33,460/yr Moderate 14.8x
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40
$26,541/yr High 17.6x
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39
$26,445/yr High 14.6x
Social Work Compare across schools →
37
$32,532/yr Moderate 10.8x
Psychology Compare across schools →
35
$29,853/yr High 12.4x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
32
$28,951/yr High 9.5x
Chemistry Compare across schools →
32
$22,255/yr High 7.1x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools →
27
$26,728/yr Low 14.5x