University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Demographics & Diversity Overview

38%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
1%
International
10
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith has a diverse student body with 38% 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
61.2%(3,614)
Hispanic
17.6%(1,041)
African American
4.2%(248)
Asian
5.2%(307)
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.1%(127)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(8)
Two or More Races
9.5%(562)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color38%
Total Enrollment6,034
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
40.3%(2,412)
Women
59.7%(3,569)

Gender Statistics

Men2,412

40% of total enrollment

Women3,569

59% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 43% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 14% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
25.5%(1,394)
18-19
25.8%(1,407)
20-21
21.4%(1,171)
22-24
11.7%(639)
25+
15.6%(852)

Graduate Student Ages

22-24
18.6%(8)
25+
81.4%(35)

Age Diversity Insights

43%

Traditional Age (18-21)

14%

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
94.9%(765)
Out-of-State
4.3%(35)
International
0.7%(6)

Regional Representation

In-State765

95% of student body

Out-of-State35

4% of student body

International6

1% of student body

States Represented

10 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

38%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

14%

Non-Traditional Age