University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas is a public university located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with an enrollment of approximately 28,677 students. It admits a substantial majority of applicants — the acceptance rate of 74.3% means that roughly three in four people who apply are offered admission. First-year students return at a rate of 86.4%, and 70.5% of students ultimately complete a degree.

In-state tuition is $10,104 per year, while out-of-state students pay $29,966. The average annual net price — the total estimated cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, and living expenses, after grant and scholarship aid is applied — is $18,209. This figure represents an average across students who receive aid, and individual costs will vary. About 17.8% of students receive Pell Grants, a federal aid program for students with demonstrated financial need.

Among students who completed a credential and borrowed federal loans, the median debt at graduation was $21,500. Roughly one in three students (33.3%) took out federal loans at all. Of those who did borrow, 67.1% were actively reducing their loan balance within three years of leaving the university — a figure that covers all borrowers who left, not only graduates.

Median earnings stand at $58,191 per year, measured approximately ten years after initial enrollment. This figure is drawn from all federally-aided students who enrolled at the university — including those who did not complete a degree — so it reflects a broad range of outcomes rather than graduate earnings alone.

The university offers programs in fields relevant to career-focused learners, including biomedical engineering, environmental engineering, and statistics, as well as pathways for those interested in law or postsecondary teaching. Adults researching specific programs should consult the university directly for current program availability, format, and admissions requirements.