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FINANCIAL AID RATE

93%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

17:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

12

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$5,865

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Nursing Program

The nursing program at University of Arkansas – Fort Smith prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physician's offices. The program focuses on knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for the sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Program courses include: administration of medication and treatments, assisting and physician during treatments and examinations, referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. Get more details below including other Arkansas colleges that offer nursing program.

The Nursing program at University of Arkansas – Fort Smith is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission since 2004.

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University of Arkansas – Fort Smith

Also known as UA Fort Smith; UAFS

1520 Martin Luther King Dr, Little Rock, AR

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Fort Smith, AR and publically funded. Enrollment at UAFS exceeds 7,800 per year.

Students may select from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

  • Precision Production
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Education
  • Mechanic And Repair Technology

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Very common test scores among applicants admitted to UAFS are in the range of 19 - 24 for the ACT exam, or 1390 - 1760 for the SAT exam. 56% of students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 61 percent choose to attend. For complete information on school admissions, simply reach out to the school or complete the form on our page today.

Tuition & fees at UAFS are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs nearly $4,700 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $10,000 per year. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $4,700. This school may offer financial aid for students who are eligible by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

UAFS offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division II)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division II)
  • Golf (NCAA Division II)
  • Tennis (NCAA Division II)
  • Track and Field, X-Country (NCAA Division II)

Students who would like to see more about University of Arkansas - Fort Smith may check out their website at www.uafs.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. UA Fort Smith; UAFS offers a bachelor's degree program in nursing.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male14
Female72

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
American Indian5
Asian4
Hispanic13
White58
Multiple Races6

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Nursing program at University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Registered Nurses

Description

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give you an idea of the applicants University of Arkansas – Fort Smith accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, University of Arkansas – Fort Smith may offer student services including:

  • Online course work available
  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Remedial courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Student employment
  • Assisting students to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

University of Arkansas – Fort Smith is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Heartland Conference)
  • Basketball (Heartland Conference)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball