| Location: | Southeast |
| Setting: | Large Town Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Size: | Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad) |
The University of Arkansas is a nationally competitive, student-centered research university serving Arkansas and the world.
The University of Arkansas, often shortened to U of A or just UA, is a public co-educational land-grant university. It is the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas System and is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Founded as Arkansas Industrial University in 1871, its present name was adopted in 1899 and classes were first held in February 1872. It is noted for its strong architecture, agriculture (particularly poultry science), creative writing and business programs. It is also noted for the fact that University of Arkansas engineering students won the 2006 world championship for solar-powered boats.
The University of Arkansas strives to be known as a "nationally competitive, student-centered research university serving Arkansas and the world." The school recently completed its "Campaign for the 21st Century," in which the university raised more than $1 billion for the school, used in part to create a new Honors College and significantly increase the university's endowment. Among these gifts were the largest donation given to a business school at the time ($50 million), and the largest gift given to a public university in America ($300 million), both given by the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation.
Enrollment for the fall semester of 2007 was 18,647, with 3,137 (16.8%) being graduate students, and 403 are Law School students. The University campus comprises 130 buildings on , including the Inn at Carnall Hall, which serves as an on-campus hotel facility. Academic programs are in excess of 200. The ratio of students to faculty is 17:1.
The University of Arkansas was founded in 1871 on the site of a hilltop farm that overlooked the Ozark Mountains, giving it the nickname "The Hill".
The University was established under the Morrill Land-Grant Colleges Act of 1862. The University’s founding also satisfied the provision in the Arkansas Constitution of 1868 that the General Assembly was to "establish and maintain a State University."
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| Percent of Students International: | 5% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 27% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Southeastern Conference) Basketball (Southeastern Conference) Baseball (Southeastern Conference) Track (Southeastern Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 5,495 | $ 13,222 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 4,361 | $ 12,089 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,133 | $ 1,133 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,144 | 20% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,740 | 21% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 6,535 | 52% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,521 | 32% | |
Any Aid: |
79% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 87% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 27% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 510, Math: 520 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 640, Math: 640 |
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| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 93% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 22, Verbal: 22, Math: 21 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 28, Verbal: 29, Math: 27 |
| Application Fee: | $ 40.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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I have to decide between Univ of Central Arkansas, Univ of Arkansas- Fort Smith, Arkansas Tech University. And I think Univ of Arkansas is on the list too, but it may cost too much.
I want to double major in accounting and chemistry, which one of those colleges are the best (excluding Univ of Arkansas)
Thanks!
15 months ago
Best Answer
Although U of A is probably the best in what you have listed, University of Central Arkansas would probably be the best.. It is definitely a good little school.. Have you looked at John Brown? Its a pretty good school too..
However, none of these match up to U of A
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Which school is better to go to: University of Arkansas or University of Arkansas at Little Rock?
I'm from Ohio and i'm looking into a masters degree. I'd like to get away from Ohio for awhile, so i'm thinking about Arkansas. I was wondering what it's like in both areas as well as what kind of people attend there.
16 months ago
Best Answer
U. of Arkansas at Fayetteville is the main and largest one in Arkansas. You definitely will have more choices of courses, college life and encounters with many more students from wider background in Fayetteville. It is also in Division 1A in NCAA (biggest category).
Northwest Arkansas has been booming for several years. The Medical School is even trying to open some branches and affiliations in the Northwest Arkansas area.
There are more students from other states and countries there.
Little Rock is older with some good areas to live. But Northwest Arkansas in general is a better place to live and raise a family. There are big companies in NWA and you can fly directly to many big cities. It is not far to drive to Tulsa, Kansas City, St. Louis, Memphis and Little Rock.
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Go HOGS! and good luck.
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Im deciding between University of Central-Conway (closest to my current home town & OK Pre-Vet Program), University of Arkansas-Fayetteville (2nd closest & better Pre-Vet program), or Arkansas State University-Jonesboro (farthest & good Pre-Vet program).
Which city & college are best? Descriptions would be helpful!
The college that is closest to me and HAS a Pre-Vet program sucks! In this Pre-Vet, you only learn about agricultural business...something Im very NOT interested in.
I want a college that teaches me about domestic animals....or in Conway's case---mainly biology classes.
17 months ago
Best Answer
I graduated from the U of A in Fayetteville. I loved it. It is a good school with the best college atmosphere in Arkansas. I am sure you would be happy there.
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