University of Arkansas

University of Arkansas
Former names
Arkansas Industrial University (1871–1899)
MottoVeritate duce progredi (Latin)
Motto in English
"To Advance with Truth as our Leader"
TypePublic land-grant research university
EstablishedMarch 27, 1871 (1871-03-27)
Parent institution
University of Arkansas System
AccreditationHLC
Academic affiliations
Endowment$1.7 billion (FY 2021)[1]
ChancellorCharles Robinson
ProvostTerry Martin
Academic staff
1,490[1]
Administrative staff
3,350[1]
Students32,140 (fall 2023)[1]
Undergraduates27,472[1]
Postgraduates4,272[1]
Location, ,
United States

36°4′7″N 94°10′34″W / 36.06861°N 94.17611°W / 36.06861; -94.17611
CampusSmall city[2], 412 acres (1.67 km2)
NewspaperThe Arkansas Traveler
ColorsCardinal and white[3]
   
NicknameRazorbacks
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I FBSSEC
Mascot
Websiteuark.edu

The University of Arkansas (U of A, UArk, or UA) is a public land-grant research university in Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States.[4] It is the flagship[5] campus of the University of Arkansas System. Founded as Arkansas Industrial University in 1871, classes were first held in 1872, with its present name adopted in 1899.

The university campus consists of 378 buildings spread across 512 acres (2.07 km2) of land in Fayetteville, Arkansas. As of Fall 2023, total enrollment was 32,140.[6] The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" and had spent $164.4 million on research in FY 2021.[7][8][9]

The University of Arkansas's athletic teams, the Arkansas Razorbacks, compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) with eight men's teams and eleven women's teams in thirteen sports.

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  3. ^ "Official Colors". Style Guides and Logos–University Relations. University of Arkansas. Archived from the original on June 27, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2019.
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