University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR · Public · offers Graduate degrees

Midsize city

74%Acceptance rate
$18,209Average net price / year
71%Graduation rate
$58,191Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$21,500Median debt at graduation
28,677Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$10,104
Out-of-state tuition
$29,966
Total cost of attendance
$27,767
Room & board
$14,244
Books & supplies
$1,154
Average net price
$18,209

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$14,319
$30–48k
$14,322
$48–75k
$15,934
$75–110k
$20,772
$110k+
$22,470

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
74.3%
Average SAT
1169
SAT reading (25–75%)
520–620
SAT math (25–75%)
510–600
ACT composite (25–75%)
21–28

Outcomes

Graduation rate
71%
First-year retention
86%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$49,686
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$58,191
Median debt (graduates)
$21,500
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
18%
Students with federal loans
33%

Programs: what graduates earn

79 of 245 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Computer Engineering27$77,306$25,957
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering39$76,832$15,625
Industrial Engineering55$75,968$25,405
Computer Science93$75,169$20,726
Chemical Engineering60$75,102$20,500
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing291$72,043$19,500
Mechanical Engineering109$71,407$21,750
Civil Engineering47$61,979$25,000
Computer and Information Sciences, General18$59,857$25,997
International Business42$59,793$18,665
Biomedical/Medical Engineering52$59,504$27,000
Accounting and Related Services161$57,535$24,625
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods88$57,257$22,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations402$56,456$21,000
Finance and Financial Management Services355$56,387$21,500
Agricultural Business and Management78$54,783$17,404
Business/Managerial Economics34$54,471$19,377
Food Science and Technology9$53,205$14,746
Architecture84$51,080$26,250
Agricultural Public Services14$50,123$19,134
Marketing368$50,045$20,875
Business/Commerce, General28$49,307$20,262
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods107$47,428$24,882
Special Education and Teaching18$43,718—
Design and Applied Arts31$41,782$22,750
Mathematics27$41,409$16,500
Apparel and Textiles67$40,948$24,775
Communication and Media Studies201$40,095$19,500
Human Resources Management and Services19$40,007$25,000
Music23$38,811$26,256
Journalism93$38,354$21,500
Criminal Justice and Corrections102$38,083$23,086
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General44$36,588$27,875
Public Health101$35,797$23,000
Social Work51$35,424$25,000
Chemistry53$34,872$22,570
Political Science and Government126$33,745$23,574
Sociology77$33,566$23,622
Natural Resources Conservation and Research19$33,091$22,834
Animal Sciences77$32,417$21,616
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services46$31,986$21,250
Psychology, General233$31,866$22,137
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services48$31,758$21,500
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies58$31,567$21,500
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences13$31,087$22,500
Education, General9$31,068$22,495
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services16$29,241—
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness135$28,934$23,000
Biology, General190$28,061$21,874
History69$27,873$24,250
Anthropology28$26,878$22,333
English Language and Literature, General43$26,369$19,500
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft19$25,499—
Fine and Studio Arts40$24,970$21,500
International Relations and National Security Studies33$22,612$20,500
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics42$19,519$21,500
Economics20$46,562—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas37$52,446—
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services62$62,592$22,421
Biological/Biosystems Engineering27$49,486—

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

First professional degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Law119$66,239$65,000

Students

Undergraduates
28,677
Graduate students
5,539
Part-time
8%
Women / men
56% / 44%
White
74%
Hispanic
12%
Black
4%
Asian
3%
International
1%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
20:1
Avg faculty salary
$95,913 / year
Full-time faculty
82%
Accreditor
Higher Learning Commission
Website
www.uark.edu
Also known as
University of Arkansas | Arkansas

Most popular fields

  • Agriculture – 4% of degrees
  • Architecture – 3% of degrees
  • Communication & Journalism – 7% of degrees
  • Computer & Information Sciences – 3% of degrees
  • Education – 4% of degrees
  • Engineering – 7% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Arkansas?

74.3% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1169 on the SAT.

How much does University of Arkansas cost?

The average net price after grants is $18,209 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $10,104 and the full cost of attendance is $27,767.

How much do University of Arkansas graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $58,191 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

71% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Other colleges in Fayetteville

CollegeNet priceAcceptanceGraduationEarnings
Paul Mitchell the School-Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR · Private for-profit · 99 students
$14,257—68%$20,077
Career Academy of Hair Design-Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR · Private for-profit
———$21,567

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.