Campus & Student Life at University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

Home to about 5,830 undergraduates in 2020, UAFS is a public university located in Fort Smith, Arkansas. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, UAFS offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UAFS can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UAFS Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

UAFS Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at UAFS. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UAFS Disability Services.

UAFS for the Military

While not a "service academy", UAFS does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information, check out our UAFS for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

UAFS offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

There were 5,830 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 3,811 (65.4%). Part-time attendance was 2,019 (34.6%).

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is Ranked #1,084 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UAFS is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank UAFS #1084 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UAFS by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UAFS Diversity Guide.

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Competes in the NCAA

UAFS has a total of 134 student athletes, 81 men and 53 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Athletics