University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Demographics & Diversity Overview

39%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
1%
International
7
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith has a diverse student body with 39% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
60.4%(3,185)
Hispanic
17.9%(944)
African American
4.2%(223)
Asian
5.4%(286)
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.1%(112)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(8)
Two or More Races
9.7%(512)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color39%
Total Enrollment5,379
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith has a gender distribution of 60% female students and 40% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.4%(2,158)
Women
59.6%(3,177)

Gender Statistics

Men2,158

40% of total enrollment

Women3,177

59% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 47% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 17% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
23.6%(1,259)
18-19
25.4%(1,356)
20-21
21.1%(1,127)
22-24
12.7%(677)
25+
17.2%(916)

Graduate Student Ages

22-24
29.5%(13)
25+
70.5%(31)

Age Diversity Insights

47%

Traditional Age (18-21)

17%

Non-Traditional (25+)

1%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 95% in-state residents, 4% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
95.0%(726)
Out-of-State
4.1%(31)
International
0.9%(7)

Regional Representation

In-State726

95% of student body

Out-of-State31

4% of student body

International7

1% of student body

States Represented

7 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

39%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

17%

Non-Traditional Age