The University of Arkansas System is Arkansas's driving force, enrolling more than 70,000 students and employing over 28,000 people across 22 campuses, divisions, and units with a total budget exceeding $4 billion. Founded in 1871 as the state's first land-grant institution, the UA System has grown into a comprehensive network including six universities, eight community colleges, two law schools, a medical school, and specialized units. The flagship campus in Fayetteville ranks among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest research activity by the Carnegie Foundation. The system anchors Arkansas's economic, educational, and cultural advancement, providing access to premier academic and professional opportunities for communities statewide.
Rooted in the land-grant tradition, the University of Arkansas System expands access to academic, practical, and professional opportunities across diverse disciplines from medicine and law to agriculture and technology. The system's entities maintain cooperative strength while offering diverse programs that create unmatched economic and social impact. With institutions ranging from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - the state's premier medical education and research facility - to community colleges serving regional workforce needs, the UA System delivers knowledge and research skills to an ever-changing society. Recent federal appropriations topped $105 million across the system, demonstrating its critical role in advancing Arkansas through education, scholarship, and service.
