| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
22,159 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
19,607 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
2,552 |
| Total graduate students: |
4,595 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
1,802 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
2,793 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
20 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Southeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
40% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 1.0% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 2.3% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.3% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 7.8% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 78.0% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.0% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 2.1% | Nonresident Alien |
| 0.4% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 1.1% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 2.5% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.8% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 7.6% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 77.2% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.3% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.0% | Nonresident Alien |
| 0.4% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
718 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Fayetteville, AR |
| Population of city/town: |
78,960 |
| Nearest major city: |
Tulsa, OK |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
110 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
398,121 |
| Online campus map: |
campusmaps.uark.edu |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
No. Limited housing. |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms
- women's dorms
- sorority housing
- fraternity housing
- single-student apartments
- special housing for disabled students
- special housing for international students
- other housing including AFROTC and Honors housing.
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
89% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
26% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
74% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All unmarried freshmen under age 21 must live in school housing unless living with family. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
46% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
3669 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Specialized departmental labs (engineering, architecture, writing lab, Math Resource and Tutoring Center) |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Archives. Special Collections. Fine arts, chemistry/biotechnology, law, and physics libraries. National Agricultural Law Center. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Networking area, entrepreneurial co-working space, equine pavilion, optical network, high performance computing (supercomputing), nanoscale science and engineering building, chamber for planetary/asteroid simulation, national center for reliable electric power, art galleries; animal science, high density electronics research, performing arts, poultry research, and space/planetary sciences centers. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, day care, health insurance, Outdoor recreation. |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, professional training and development, job offer negotiation training, professional etiquette training, web-based and job search resources. |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
mostly |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
19 |
| Number of fraternities that have chapter houses: |
10 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
22% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
14 |
| Number of sororities that have chapter houses: |
7 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
37% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, yearbook, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Traveler |
| Number of honor societies: |
47 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
410 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Christian Grads Fellowship, Association of Baptist Students, Baptist Collegiate Ministry, Camp War Eagle, Catholic Campus Ministry, Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship, Christ on Campus, Christian Legal Society, Collegiate Discipleship Ministries, CrossChurchCollege, Cru, Fayetteville Freedom Movement, Fayetteville K-Life, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, First Baptist Church Collegiate Ministry, Gateway To Hope, Kanakuk Kamps, The Navigators, New Heights College, NLC Elevation, Razorbacks for Christ, Reformed University Fellowship, Simple Truth, Student Mobilization, Thrive Student Ministries, Christian Students, United Campus Ministries, University Baptist Church College Ministry, Young Life College, Student Mobilization, The Link at CLC, Thrive Student Ministries, Christian Students, United Campus Ministries, University Baptist Church College Ministry, Wesley, Young Life College; Al-Islam, Hillel, Hindu, International Christian, Muslim, and Latter-Day Saints Student Associations |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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African Students Organization, National Association of Black Men United, People Respecting the Individual Differences and Equality, National Society of Black Engineers, National Association of Black Geoscientists, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, National Association of Black Accountants, Black Alumni Society Scholars and LaRew Scholars, Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar Chapter, American Indian Science and Engineering Society; Black, Hispanic, and Native American Law Student Associations |
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| International student organizations: |
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Friends of India, Il Circolo Italiano, International Bolivian Organization, International Law Society, KAMPI sa, Lao American Organization, Russia-Eurasia Student Organization, Saudi Students Association, Students for a Free Tibet, League of United Latin American Citizens, International Bolivian Organization; Chinese students scholars, Asian Pacific American law, Indonesian, International Business Cultural, Iranian, Japanese, Korean, Nepali, and Vietnamese Student Associations; African, Brazilian, Hmong, and Panamanian student organizations |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Collegiate Percussive Arts Society, Students Promoting Artists on Campus, Contemporary Sculpture Society, Collective Design, Best Buddies, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Social Work Action Group, The Society for Collegiate Leadership and Achievement, Public Relations Student Society of America, Clubbe Economique, College Republicans, Equal Justice Works, OMNI-UA Students for Peace, Justice and Ecology, Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children, Global Medical/Dental Brigades, National Alliance on Mental Illness, Student Health Advisory Committee, Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow, American Fisheries Society, Arkansas Laserbacks, Arnold Air Society, Associated Student Government, Block and Bridle, Board of Advocates, Collegiate Farm Bureau, Far From Fifteen, Fayetteville Freedom Movement, Fulbright Scholars, G-I Graduate Student Organization, Her Campus Arkansas, Hogs For Hope, Honors Societies, Pre-professional organizations, INFORMS, Inspirational Chorale, Miss University of Arkansas, Occam's Razors, Organization for Gaming and Recreational Events, Parenting and Pregnancy on Campus, Profound Pioneers Entertainment Group, Razorback Jugglers, Solar Splash Solar Boat Team, Southwest Section of the American Water Works Association Student Chapter, Student Ambassadors, Student Chapter of American Concrete Institute, Student Sustainability Council, Students of Retailing Excellence (STORE), Sugoi! Anime, The Wells Project, The Wildlife Society, Turpentine Creek,Volunteer Action Center, CURE U, Ducks Unlimited, Razorback Student Veterans, Student Organization Outreach and Involvement Experience, University Programs; academic, Red Cross student, and student resident organizations; drawing and painting, ceramic enthusiasts, American marketing, finance, student alumni, student dietetic, computing machinery, transportation logistics, and pershing rifles marksmanship associations; book, printmaking, amateur radio, advertising, investments, consulting, real estate, turf, food science, horticulture, robotics, and rotaract clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Jeff Long,
Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics |
| Athletics homepage: |
www.uark.edu/webcams |
| School colors: |
red and white |
| School mascot: |
Razorback |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Southeastern Conference (Division I, Football I-A) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's football | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's golf | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's diving | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's golf | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's gymnastics | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's softball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's swimming | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's volleyball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
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| Athletic facilities: |
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arena, fields, cross-country course, indoor track, tennis complex |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, lightweight football, non-tackle football, racquetball, sand volleyball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
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| Club sports for men: |
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baseball, bowling, boxing, cycling, fishing, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, martial arts, mountain biking, racquetball, riflery, rugby, shooting sports, soccer, swimming, tennis, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, waterskiing |
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| Club sports for women: |
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bowling, boxing, cycling, fishing, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, martial arts, mountain biking, racquetball, riflery, rugby, shooting sports, soccer, swimming, tennis, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, waterskiing |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Northwest Arkansas Regional Ai (20 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Tulsa (110 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Little Rock (194 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Fayetteville, AR (4 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
11% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
excellent |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
20% immediately |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Emory University, Louisiana State University, Oklahoma State University, Southern Methodist University, Texas Woman's University, University of Arkansas, University of Arkansas - Little Rock, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, University of Central Arkansas, University of Colorado, University of Missouri, University of Missouri - Kansas City, University of Tennessee Health Science Center. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
39% within six months of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department, Arvest Bank, Baldor Electric Co., ConocoPhillips, Consumer Testing Laboratories, Dillard's, Eastman Chemical Company, Garver, Harrison French & Associates, J. B. Hunt Transport, Inc, KNWA, L-3 Communications, Lockheed Martin, Mercy Medical Center, Sam's Club, Springdale Public Schools, Sub Teach USA, Teach For America, Tinker Air Force Base, Tyson Foods, Washington Regional Medical Center. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Fay Jones, internationally renowned architect
- J. William Fulbright, U.S. senator and creator of the Fulbright Program
- Charles Portis, American author best known for writing "True Grit".
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