Division II · Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
University of Arkansas, Fort Smith · Cost & aid
Fort Smith, AR · City · Public · Baccalaureate college · the Lions, Lady Lions · Website ↗
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$30,001
Cost of attendance
out-of-state, on campus
$23,137
In-state
on campus
$10,387
Average net price
top 10% for affordability in Division II
$569k
Athletic aid, women's
$9,813 per roster spot
$598k
Athletic aid, men's
$6,947 per roster spot
Net price by family income
What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $30,001 sticker.
Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.
Athletic aid
- Athletic aid to women's teams$569,183
- Per roster spot$9,813 across 58 women's roster spots
- Athletic aid to men's teams$597,511
- Per roster spot$6,947 across 86 men's roster spots
- Recruiting spend, women's / men's$12k / $18k
- Tuition & fees$6,906 in-state · $13,770 out
Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.
Where it ranks
#26Lowest net priceof 299 · Division II#39Lowest stickerof 293 · Division II#42Net price, under $30kof 298 · Division II
Among Division II schools; every list University of Arkansas, Fort Smith is on.
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