University of Arkansas Tuition and Financial Aid

University of Arkansas Tuition And Expenses

Cost of Attendance In-state: $24,916 Out-of-state: $40,162
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $9,062 Out-of-state: $24,308
Room and Board
$10,704
Books and Supplies
$1,046
Other Expenses
$4,104
Payment Plans Not reported

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University of Arkansas Applying For Financial Aid

Financial Aid Office
E-mail finaid@uark.edu
Web Site Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
Application Deadline
Award Notification On or about April 1
Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid Federal Methodology
Forms Required Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 001108 Free

University of Arkansas Profile Of 2016-17 Financial Aid

Freshmen
Financial Aid Applicants 3,872 (78.4%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need 2,311 (59.7%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid 2,210 (95.6%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met 283 (12.8%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met 54%
Average Award $8,820
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,836 (83.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,482
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 1,529 (69.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,155
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 248 (11.2%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift 784 (15.9%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,160
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants 12,366 (62.5%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need 8,401 (67.9%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid 8,015 (95.4%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met 1,001 (12.5%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met 56%
Average Award $9,440
Need-Based Gift
Received by 6,349 (79.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,025
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 5,847 (73.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,770
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 722 (9.0%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift 2,791 (14.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,035
Borrowing
2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 47%
Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $24,182
Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans
Parents of Students Receiving Aid
14.0%
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
10.0%

University of Arkansas Financial Aid Programs

Loans
Federal Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans
State Loans Available
Other Loans College/university loans, Alternative loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
Non-Need–Based Available Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Leadership scholarships
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Home Economics, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Military Science, Agriculture, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences, Architecture, Area/Ethnic Studies, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas Art/Fine Arts, Journalism/Publications, Music, Theater/Drama
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas Cheerleading/Drum Major, Community Service, Leadership
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Special Characteristics Award Areas Adult Students, Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Children of Union Members/Company Employees, Children of Workers in Trades, Children with a Deceased or Disabled Parent, Ethnic Background, First-Generation College Students, Handicapped Students, International Students, Local/State Students, Married Students, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students, Previous College Experience, Veterans, Veterans' Children
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
Work-Study Programs Federal work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment $2,778