University of Arkansas

Introduction

Located in Fayetteville, the University of Arkansas offers students a number of different career paths to pursue, all the while boasting a truly impressive athletics department and world-class facilities. Founded in 1871, it was originally known Arkansas Industrial University. The university is well-known for a number of its academic programs, in particular its architecture, business, creative writing, and agriculture departments.

Information Summary

Ranks 3rd in Arkansas and 267th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about) 91.1
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance $25,500
Admission Success rate N/A
ACT / SAT 75%ile scores 29 / 1290
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty 18 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time) 84% / 73%
Enrollment Total (all students) 27,778

Academics

While the larger U of A system includes other campuses and programs for two-year degrees, the colleges and schools found in Fayetteville on the main campus are the Fay Jones School of Architecture, the College of Engineering, the University of Arkansas School of Law, and the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing. Engineering students recently won a major prize for their entry in a major national contest, where they managed to construct solar powered boats. Other schools include the very popular Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food, and Life Sciences, the School of Social Work, and the Clinton School of Public Service.

The Dale Bumpers College of Agriculture, Food, and Life Sciences offers 14 individual degrees in various areas of study concerning plants and animals. A number of the faculty currently works on independent projects while teaching, adding to the prestige and overall knowledge of the department.

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Admissions

The Admissions Department accepts applications from first-time freshmen, transfer students, international students, and nontraditional students alike. First-time freshmen must fill out the school

Financial Aid

Located in Silas Hunt Hall, the Office of Financial Aid is the best place to start one

Student Financial Aid Details

Ranks 2391st for the average student loan amount.
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Students

With over 17,000 enrolled at any given time, students have the choice between on-campus or off-campus housing, with most freshmen opting to begin their college career living in the dorms. The campus, referred to by many as

Student Enrollment Demographics

Student Graduation Demographics

Athletics

The Razorbacks have been a major presence on the athletic scene, with teams competing in the SEC Division I of the NCAA and record numbers of wins and championships. Men

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