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University of Arkansas Main Campus is a public, coeducational university, situated in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It was founded in 1871 as the Arkansas Industrial University. The university is popular for its business, creative writing, agriculture, and architecture programs. The campus sits on 345 acres of land. The following academic divisions can be found in the main campus:
The university’s mascot is the Razorback and the sports teams are called the Hogs. There are cross country, basketball, golf, indoor and outdoor track, soccer, gymnastics, tennis, volleyball, and various other sports teams. Some notable alumni of the university include Ed Wilson, President of the Fox Television Network; Mark Pryor, Arkansas senator; Edwin L. Mechem, Governor of the State of New Mexico; and Laurence Luckinbill, actor.
The most common majors at the school are in engineering.
University Of Arkansas does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 510 or lower in 2007 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 520 to 650, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way University Of Arkansas works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2007, 18,648 students were enrolled in University Of Arkansas.
The school offers students meal plans. University Of Arkansas student athletes compete in Southeastern Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Arkansas Main Campus
Administration Bldg 425
Fayetteville, AR 72701
General Phone: (479) 575-2000
http://www.uark.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 788 | business management, finance, marketing, management science, accounting, logistics, international business, business, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 453 | elementary school teaching, trade and industrial teaching, secondary teaching, adult education, higher education administration, middle school teaching, agricultural teaching, educational administration, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 399 | English, political science, history, sociology, Spanish language, anthropology, international relations, geography, ... |
| Engineering | 294 | mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, bioengineering, engineering, environmental engineering, ... |
| Science | 222 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology, call and molecular biology, entomology, plant pathology, bacteriology, ... |
| Media | 186 | journalism, communication studies |
| Law | 149 | law, legal professions |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 128 | health and physical education, exercise science, parks and recreation management, parks and recreation studies, vocational counseling |
| Family And Social Work | 127 | social work, food and nutrition, family studies, housing, public administration, family and consumer science, public policy analysis, social service professions |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 117 | data processing tech, computer engineering, computer and info science, systems analyst |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 114 | registered nursing, clinical nurse specialist |
| Therapy And Counseling | 87 | psychology, community health services |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 65 | agricultural operations, food science, agricultural economics, agricultural production |
| Architecture And Planning | 53 | architecture, landscape architecture |
| Animal Science And Care | 51 | animal science, poultry science |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 50 | agronomy, ornamental horticulture, horticultural science, plant sciences, pest management |
| Medical Support And Technology | 48 | audiology and speech pathology |
| Mathematics | 43 | mathematics, statistics |
| Art Studies | 39 | art studies |
| Music | 39 | music performance |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 38 | criminal justice and safety |
| Construction Trades | 35 | apparel and textiles |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 16 | drama |
| Medicine | 15 | health professions, gerontology, pre-med |
| Religion And Philosophy | 13 | philosophy |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 10 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Arkansas in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,382 | 73 |
| Master's degree | 939 | 84 |
| First-professional degree | 139 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 115 | 35 |
| Post-master's certificate | 3 | 8 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 6 |
In 2007, University Of Arkansas had a total enrollment of 18,648 students (15,913 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| First Professional | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 66% |
| Texas | 15% |
| Missouri | 6% |
| Oklahoma | 5% |
| Kansas | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
University Of Arkansas offers campus housing for 4,646 of its 15,913 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Fayetteville, Arkansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arkansas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 10,135 | 6,262 | 62% | 2,899 | 46% |
| Men | 4,765 | 2,959 | 62% | 1,463 | 49% |
| Women | 5,367 | 3,303 | 62% | 1,436 | 43% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 650 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 27% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,038 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,492 |
| Room and board | $ 7,017 |
| Room charge | $ 4,387 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,630 |
| Books and supplies | $ 966 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,138 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Arkansas participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 110800)
University Of Arkansas has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 415 | 142 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 89 | 50 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 141 | 145 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 124 | $118,300 | 21 | $107,078 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 43 | $84,418 | 24 | $85,093 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 7 | $80,047 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 13 | $50,319 | 17 | $54,532 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 6 | $56,033 | 4 | $55,838 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 193 | $102,849 | 67 | $82,215 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 164 | $101,306 | 40 | $97,455 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 95 | $77,404 | 57 | $65,684 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 77 | $68,127 | 50 | $59,656 |
| Instructor | academic year | 17 | $43,527 | 54 | $39,820 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 20 | $42,922 | 40 | $39,106 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 373 | $82,605 | 241 | $59,500 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southeastern Conference |
| Basketball | Southeastern Conference |
| Baseball | Southeastern Conference |
| Track | Southeastern Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 188 | 152 | 340 |
| Football | 96 | 0 | 96 |
| Track | 27 | 39 | 66 |
| Baseball | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| Basketball | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 18 | 98 | 116 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Production Operations, General
Food Science
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
Poultry Science
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Agricultural Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other
Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement
Educational Evaluation and Research
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational Statistics and Research Methods
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Operations Research
Transportation and Highway Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Housing and Human Environments, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Public Policy Analysis
Social Work
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
Horticultural Science
Ornamental Horticulture
Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management
Plant Sciences, General
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, General
Entomology
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Physics, General
Physics, Other
Planetary Astronomy and Science
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Arkansas Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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