The University of Arkansas boasts a tradition unique among the nation's universities: Senior Walk, consisting of more than three miles of sidewalks crisscrossing campus engraved with the names of more than 175,000 graduates, dating back nearly 140 years. It is concrete proof of the university's commitment to our students.
That 'students-first' philosophy is a big reason why the U of A is consistently ranked among the nation's top public research universities and best values. We work hard to ensure a low student-to-faculty ratio that promotes plenty of personal attention and mentoring opportunities. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the university as having "the highest possible level of research," placing us among the top 2 percent of colleges and universities nationwide.
Founded in 1871 as a land-grant institution, the University of Arkansas is the University of Arkansas System's flagship. Our 27,000 students represent all 50 states and more than 120 countries. The U of A has ten colleges and schools offering more than 210 academic programs. The Higher Learning Commission accredits the University of Arkansas.
Our picturesque campus is located in Fayetteville in the northwest corner of Arkansas and includes two arboreta overlooking the Ozark Mountains. Some of the nation's best outdoor amenities and most spectacular hiking trails are within a short drive of campus. Fayetteville is routinely considered among the country's finest college towns, and the surrounding Northwest Arkansas region is regularly ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S.
The University of Arkansas is determined to build a better world by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture, nurturing creativity, and solving problems through research and discovery, all in service to Arkansas.
The University of Arkansas recognizes the challenge of balancing work with personal life. We proactively look for ways to help our employees do well in both aspects of their lives. This includes creating health insurance and retirement plans that work well, offering flexible work-time options where possible, promoting career and personal development, and giving paid leave for holidays, illness, vacations, children's educational activities, and military duty, among others.
Founded in 1871 as a land-grant college and state university, the University of Arkansas established its campus on a hilltop overlooking the Ozark Mountains. There were few facilities and little money that the first academic year. However, the eight students and three faculty members who gathered for classes in 1872 showed the same dedication to learning and commitment to excellence that has carried the University of Arkansas into the 21st century.
More than 140 years later, the university's enrollment is more than 27,000, and its students represent all 50 states and 120 countries. The university is the state's foremost partner and resource for education and economic development. It serves as the primary provider of graduate-level instruction in Arkansas. And its public service activities reach every county in Arkansas, throughout the nation, and around the world.
The U of A leads the state in academics and research and is one of the nation's top public research universities. We are knocking on the door of being a top 50 public research university, and you can help us push that door open. We are also consistently rated among the nation's best values. We award $85 million in financial assistance and scholarships each year to students based on merit and need. High-achieving students can choose from prestigious fellowship programs — Honors College fellowships for undergraduates and Distinguished Doctoral and Doctoral Academy for graduate students.
The U of A offers more than 200 programs of study in both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The Honors College brings together more than 2,600 high-achieving undergraduate students and the university's top professors. This "college within a college" boasts a select community fueled by discovery, creativity, and service. Honors students enjoy small, in-depth classes, priority registration, special housing, increased interaction with faculty, and enhanced hands-on research opportunities. Our diverse honors students unite around their shared intellectual curiosity and passion, traits that result in a lifetime of success.
University of Arkansas students interview Tibetan refugees in India, study art and history at our U of A Rome Center, analyze business trends in Ireland and participate in community development in Belize and Mozambique. International experiences expand students' understanding of their world. We provide generous funding that opens doors. Our Office of Study Abroad and International Exchange helps students with step-by-step preparations ranging from program selection to funding options through pre-departure activities and returning to campus.
Our campus values discovery. Learn, create, and collaborate while discovering what your future holds. The university offers more than 200-degree programs, many among the nation's best. Choose from 70 bachelor's programs and dozens of master's and doctoral programs. We encourage undergraduate research in nearly every discipline and foster investigation and inquiry from our graduate students.
Move beyond the books. Life beyond the classroom means joining your friends at campus events, volunteering to help others, and ending your day with a swim or workout at the gym. Just don't sleep in the next morning. You will miss the class.
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