Fayetteville, Arkansas
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The University of Arkansas (U of A, UArk, or UA) is a public land-grant research university in Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States. It is the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas System. Founded as Arkansas Industrial University in 1871, classes were first held in 1872, with its present name adopted in 1899. The university campus consists of 378 buildings spread across 512 acres (2.07 km2) of land in…
National rank
Ranked #131 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
National rank
Ranked #146 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
National rank
Ranked #175 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
National Universities
Ranked #178 in National Universities (2025). Source: US News ↗
World rank
Ranked #601 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
1125 W Maple St, Administration Bldg 425, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 72701
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Ranked #603 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
Value rank
Ranked #972 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
Total CoA (on-campus): $30,008
Room & Board: $13,290
Books & Supplies: $1,154
Receive Aid: 73%
Avg Grant Aid: $8,109
Pell Grant Recipients: 17%
Total CoA (on-campus): $49,032
Room & Board: $13,290
Books & Supplies: $1,154
Receive Aid: 73%
Avg Grant Aid: $8,109
Pell Grant Recipients: 17%
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1050–1220
SAT ERW: 530–620
SAT Math: 520–600
ACT Composite: 21–28