University of Arkansas Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences
Fayetteville, AR
Founded in 1871
“Most importantly, I’ve learned my past doesn’t define me, what I do with my time here does. I feel like I have grown so much over the past few years.” -- Rachel Schaffhauser, animal science major
Urban
setting
27,778
Students
$7,568 / $24,056
Tuition In-state / Out-of-state
Overview
School Website >>Our graduates are prepared for careers as scientists, innovators, managers, policy makers and entrepreneurs.
We offer career paths related to the business, communications, education, management, production, technology, science and sustainability aspects of agriculture, animals, plants and food, as well as options for a path to pre-professional school (pre-vet, pre-med, pre-dental, etc.).
We transform lives and build futures, one student at a time! Our faculty and scientists are experts and leaders in their fields, and are passionate about mentoring students and building personal connections while preparing them for careers where they will make a difference in the world.
Agricultural Degrees Offered
- Agricultural Business Management
- Agricultural Communications
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Education
- Agricultural Leadership
- Agricultural Systems Technology
- Animal Sciences
- Crop Science
- Culinary Food Science
- Environmental and Soil Science
- Equine Science
- Food Science
- Food Technology
- Horticultural Sciences
- Poultry Science
- Turfgrass and Landscape Management
- Agricultural Business - Pre-Law
- Pre-Professional Preparation
Admissions
Total Enrollment: 27,778
Agricultural Students: 2,333
Male Female Student Ratio: 46.6%/53.4%
Applying
Application Fee: 40 in-state/$50 out-of-state
Application Deadline: April 1
Target GPA: 3.1
Target SAT Score: 1030
Target ACT Score: 20
Tuition
In-State: $7,568
Out-of-State: $24,056
Student Fees: $1,816
Room and Board: $9,382
More Info
Religious Affiliation: non-denominational
Faculty/Student Ratio: 19/1
Milo J. Shult Agricultural Research and Extension Center
The Milo J. Shult Agricultural Research and Extension Center, located just north of the main campus, is the primary agricultural research complex in Arkansas and the premier research location in the region. The center, which houses classrooms, labs, greenhouses and tunnels, includes research in areas of animal, food and poultry sciences; horticulture, landscape and turf sciences; insect pests and diseases; crop, soil, water and environmental sciences; biological and agricultural engineering; and agriscience and technology.
