Inside Academics at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

The Academic Picture

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Each topic below links to a dedicated page with the full detail:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

The student-to-faculty ratio at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is 20 to 1, higher than the national average of 15 to 1, so some classes may be larger than at other schools. With 62% of instructors full time, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is above the national average of 47%.

For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition report.

Majors and Fields of Study

Students at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith can choose from 48 majors with reported graduates spanning 22 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith are summarised below:

The most popular majors at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, measured by graduates, are listed below.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors report.

Additional Questions to Ask

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith:

• Need flexibility? Check whether University of Arkansas-Fort Smith offers the online or summer classes that fit your schedule — about 3,439 undergraduates study at least partly online. See distance learning options.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (70% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). See graduation and retention.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Dig Deeper into Academics on University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Use the pages below to go deeper on any academic topic:

• Majors & Degree Programs at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty Composition at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation & Retention at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Online Learning at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith — distance-learning enrollment detail
• Accreditation at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith — regional and program accreditation status