University of Arkansas
Non-profit
Public
Regional
The University of Arkansas is the largest postsecondary school in the state. Approximately 28,000 students attend UA, many of whom pursue their credentials entirely online through Blackboard-powered asynchronous classes. Learners in approved distance education programs benefit from in-state tuition. The university offers a variety of funding opportunities, including the W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship specifically for online students. The program catalog contains bachelor's degrees in accounting, supply chain management, and human resources and workforce development education. Students can tailor their degree plan to their specific career goals by enrolling in the interdisciplinary studies track. UA also offers online nursing degrees, with tracks for working LPNs and RNs. For online graduate students, degree options include electrical engineering, agricultural and food law, and operations management. Candidates may enroll in an innovative master's program for educational equity, developing the skills to support underserved school districts. UA delivers four remote doctoral programs, including credentials for lifelong learning that prepare learners for careers as educational researchers and corporate trainers.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
67% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
79% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
53% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores:
Required
High school transcript:
Required
High school rank:
Recommended
Letter of recommendation:
Not required or recommended
High school GPA:
Required
Open admission:
No
Completion of college prep program:
Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):
Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*: Implied no
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
13k
Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
75%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
14:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Programs
BA
MA
Doc
1
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
2
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
3
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
4
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
5
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
6
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
7
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
8
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
9
Education
10
Engineering Technologies/Technicians
11
Engineering
12
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
13
English Language And Literature/Letters
14
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
15
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
16
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
17
Health Professions And Related Programs
18
History
19
History
20
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
21
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
22
Mathematics And Statistics
23
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
24
Natural Resources And Conservation
25
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
26
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
27
Philosophy And Religious Studies
28
Physical Sciences
29
Psychology
30
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
31
Security And Protective Services
32
Social Sciences
33
Visual And Performing Arts
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