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.
| 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 |
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.
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’s application, include ACT or SAT scores, a small application fee, and a valid copy of a high school transcript. International students should be sure to provide the same materials, but make sure to have them translated into English. Transfer students should also provide a record of any college courses they’ve completed, as well as letters of recommendation.
Located in Silas Hunt Hall, the Office of Financial Aid is the best place to start one’s quest towards receiving assistance for attending school. Incoming freshmen receive counselors, who can assist with completing the FAFSA, determining whether school-sponsored scholarships are a good match, and even searching for scholarships from other sources. More than half of the student body receives financial aid in some form, whether via work-study or school-sponsored merit and need-based scholarships.
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 “The Hill,” given that it is located atop a hilltop that overlooks the Ozark Mountains. The campus boasts a rather traditional look, with regal brick buildings, a clocktower, a sprawling lawn, and arboretum.
One of the most popular traditions as well as an architectural curiosity on campus is the stretch of sidewalk that appears to be inscribed with countless names. This is Senior Walk, a five-mile stretch of sidewalk that includes the name of every single senior since the 1800s to graduate. The inscribing of the names is a popular campus tradition and a big part of being a senior at U of A.
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’s sports include football, which holds a number of title wins, including a national title in 1964; baseball, where the Razorbacks have made it to the College World Series numerous times; and track and field, with the school boasting what just might be the most successful track and field team in the history of college sports. But by far, the most famous male Razorbacks are the basketball team, whose numerous final four showings as well as national championships often make them a force to be reckoned with.
The women’s athletic department boasts just as many victories, with an equally formidable track and field team, a number of basketball titles, and an epic successful volleyball program. In all, there are 11 varsity sports teams for women.
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