University of Arkansas College of Engineering

What University of Arkansas College of Engineering does

The University of Arkansas College of Engineering is a public academic unit within the University of Arkansas system, founded in 1913 and headquartered in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It delivers ABET-accredited undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs across nine engineering disciplines: Biological & Agricultural Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Data Science, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. The college operates more than 100 research labs and facilities, with documented research expenditures exceeding $2 million annually in Mechanical Engineering alone and faculty credited for multiple startups, research centers, and patents. Product surface includes on-campus degree programs, online graduate degrees, dual-degree International Engineering Program with Technische Universität Darmstadt, co-operative education and internship courses, K-12 summer camps, and an Engineering Honors Program.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: tuition and fees (undergraduate and graduate), competitive research grants and contracts (e.g., $3.5 million Applied Research Associates subaward under a $12 million U.S. Army award in March 2023 for 3D printing research), private donations and endowments, and state appropriations flowing through the University of Arkansas. The college serves four primary customer segments: prospective undergraduate students, transfer students from partner community colleges, graduate students pursuing M.S. or Ph.D. degrees, and K-12 students participating in STEM summer camps. Approximately 35% of College of Engineering students qualify for the Land of Opportunity Scholarship.

The go-to-market motion is event-driven and pipeline-based: campus visits, virtual tours, articulation agreements with eight-plus community colleges, virtual open houses, graduate student luncheons, and K-12 summer camps build the top of funnel, while an annual STEM Career Fair and a named employer partner program (Walmart, Tyson, ConocoPhillips, Phillips 66, Honeywell, Lockheed Martin, Eastman, Garver, ArcBest, Arkansas BlueCross BlueShield, and others) operate the bottom of funnel for internship and full-time placement. Marketing channels include the engineering.uark.edu website, social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn), partnership referral flows, and the Arkansas Engineer alumni magazine. Distribution of educational services is primarily direct through the Fayetteville campus, supplemented by online self-serve graduate programs and dual-degree international study abroad.

Name

University of Arkansas College of Engineering

Legal name

University of Arkansas College of Engineering

Website

https://engineering.uark.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1913

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The University of Arkansas College of Engineering is a public land-grant engineering college founded in 1913 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, delivering ABET-accredited undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs across nine engineering disciplines through 100+ labs, online and on-campus formats, employer partnerships, and K-12 STEM outreach.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Engineering Programs

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

STEM-Focused Technical Universities (EDAHAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB), Technical Universities with Energy, Materials & Sustainability Focus (EDAHAEAL), STEM Research & Inquiry Programs (Research Mentorship, Science Fair Prep) (EDAMABAC), Science Camps & Field Programs (Nature, Space, Marine, Geology) (EDAMABAB)

Keywords

• Engineering education programs
• Undergraduate graduate degrees
• STEM summer camps
• Engineering research labs
• Career development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fayetteville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate and graduate tuition, including various fee structures for different programs and residency statuses.
2. Research Grants and Contracts: External funding from government agencies and private organizations supporting specific research projects. The college received a $3.5 million grant from Applied Research Associates as part of a larger $12 million award from the U.S. Army.
3. Private Donations and Endowments: Gifts from alumni and supporters including outright gifts, securities, corporate matching gifts, real estate, and planned giving arrangements. Supports scholarships, faculty positions, and facility improvements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The University of Arkansas College of Engineering delivers ABET-accredited bachelor's, master's, and doctoral engineering degree programs across nine engineering disciplines, supported by over 100 research labs. In addition to academic instruction, the college operates student support services (Engineering One-Stop, Career Connections, Cooperative Education), K-12 STEM summer camps, an International Engineering dual-degree program with a German university, and a research enterprise generating externally funded projects.

Product overview

The University of Arkansas College of Engineering is an educational institution offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs across nine engineering disciplines. The portfolio includes departmental graduate programs (Biological & Agricultural Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering) plus online and interdisciplinary options. Supporting the academic mission are student services including Engineering One-Stop (advising, coaching, mentoring), Career Connections (job/internship placement), Summer Camps (K-12 outreach), and the International Engineering Program (study abroad). The college operates over 100 labs and provides research shuttle transportation between facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Biological & Agricultural Engineering Graduate Programs Graduate degrees including Master of Science in Biological Engineering (M.S.B.E.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biological & Agricultural Engineering.
• Biomedical Engineering Graduate Programs Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering (M.S.B.M.E.) program.
• Chemical Engineering Graduate Programs Master of Science in Chemical Engineering (M.S.Ch.E.) program.
• Civil Engineering Graduate Programs Graduate degrees including Master of Science in Civil Engineering (M.S.C.E.) and Master of Science in Construction Management (C.S.M.G.).
• Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Graduate Programs Comprehensive graduate offerings including M.S.E.E., M.S.C.S., M.S.C.E., Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Ph.D. in Computer Science, and Ph.D. in Computer Engineering.
• Industrial Engineering Graduate Programs Multiple graduate degrees including M.S.I.E., M.S.O.M., M.S.E.M., M.S.O.A., and M.S.E.
• Mechanical Engineering Graduate Programs Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (M.S.M.E.) and Doctor of Philosophy degrees with specializations in design, energy, fluids, additive and traditional manufacturing, materials, mechanics and controls, and micro/nanotechnology.
• Online Graduate Programs Online degree offerings including M.S. in Construction Management, M.S. in Electrical Engineering, M.S. in Engineering, M.S. in Engineering Management, and M.S. in Operations Analytics.
• International Engineering Program Five-year dual-degree program allowing students to earn a BS in engineering and a BA in German, including a semester at Technische Universität Darmstadt and a paid internship in Germany.
• STEM Preparation Program (STEM Prep) Online science, engineering, and math classes for students at Arkansas community colleges that transfer toward engineering degrees at the University of Arkansas.
• Partner Transfer Programs Streamlined course transfer agreements with Crowder College, National Park College, Northwest Arkansas Community College, Ozarks Technical Community College, University of Arkansas Pine Bluff, UA-Pulaski Tech, University of Central Arkansas, and University of the Ozarks.
• Engineering Honors Program Program fostering close collaboration with faculty and peers, enhancing critical thinking and research skills for high-achieving students.
• Engineering Summer Academy One-week residential experience for current 9th-11th grade students costing $700 (including tuition, room and board, lab fees, and course materials), with interdisciplinary tracks including Exploring ChemE, Living Systems, Design of Non-living Systems, and Structure and Function.
• FIRST LEGO League Explore Week-long half-day robotics engineering program for students entering 2nd through 5th grade featuring hands-on robotics activities; program fee $300 (covering snacks, t-shirt, insurance, and camp content).
• Engineering Summer Camps Various summer programs including Inside Engineering (5th-6th graders), Discover Engineering, and Explore Engineering (7th-8th graders).
• Engineering One-Stop Centralized student support service providing academic coaching, peer mentoring, academic advising, and scholarship and financial aid counseling for all engineering students.
• Engineering Career Connections Career coaching and placement services offering resume reviews, mock interviews, job and internship search assistance, LinkedIn profile reviews, and salary negotiation guidance for engineering students.
• Cooperative Education and Internship Course Academic course supporting undergraduate and graduate students participating in co-ops and internships while enrolled in the College of Engineering.

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Applied Research AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 March 2023The college received a $3.5 million grant from Applied Research Associates, part of a larger $12 million award from the U.S. Army, to develop 3D printing technologies for concrete and indigenous soils for horizontal structures for military and disaster relief applications.
• ArcBestminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmployer partner participating in career fairs and recruiting engineering students for internships and full-time positions.
• Arkansas BlueCross BlueShieldminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmployer partner for career connections and student recruitment activities.
• Phillips 66minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFull annual camp sponsor and employer partner engaging with engineering students.
• Lockheed MartinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFull annual camp sponsor supporting STEM education outreach programs.
• Northwest Arkansas Community CollegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFormal transfer partnership allowing students to complete associate degrees and transfer directly into UA engineering programs.
• Crowder CollegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStreamlined course transfer agreements for students pursuing engineering degrees at UA.
• National Park CollegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArticulation agreement enabling students to earn Associate of Science and transfer to UA engineering programs.
• Ozarks Technical Community CollegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransfer pathway for students to complete engineering degrees at UA.
• Technische Universität DarmstadtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman partner university in the International Engineering Program (IEP), where students spend a semester studying engineering and complete a paid internship in Germany.
• FutureFuelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFull annual camp sponsor for engineering summer programs.
• ArconicminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFull annual camp sponsor supporting engineering outreach programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Georgia Institute of Technology College of Engineering: Public research-intensive engineering college competing for similar in-state and out-of-state STEM talent, with strong industrial partnerships and a similar mix of undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs.
• Oklahoma State University College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology: Adjacent regional land-grant engineering college with comparable STEM workforce mission, including K-12 outreach camps and ABET-accredited undergraduate and graduate degrees.
• University of Missouri College of Engineering: Regional public university engineering college with comparable land-grant mission, STEM outreach camps, and similar scope of disciplines; competes for overlapping Mid-South student demographics.
• Purdue University College of Engineering: Land-grant university with ABET-accredited multi-disciplinary engineering college and significant federal research funding — same operating model, similar ABET-driven curriculum and broad employer-partner footprint.
• University of Oklahoma College of Engineering: Nearby public engineering college with overlapping regional employer base (energy, aerospace, manufacturing) and similar mix of in-person and online graduate programs.
• Missouri University of Science and Technology: Polytechnic-style public engineering university with strong applied research portfolio and STEM outreach — directly comparable on academic positioning and interdisciplinary engineering programs.
• Virginia Tech College of Engineering: Large public engineering college with ABET-accredited programs, extensive industry recruiting, and material/construction-relevant research — direct comparator for federal research grant pursuit and corporate recruiting.
• Worcester Polytechnic Institute: Private polytechnic university with project-based STEM curriculum, applied research, and strong industry partnerships — closely comparable on pedagogical model and K-12 STEM outreach (e.g., FIRST robotics).

Broad incumbents

• MIT School of Engineering: Elite broad-incumbent peer that sets the benchmark for engineering higher education, federal research funding, and employer recruiting — relevant for understanding the upper bound of the addressable market.
• Stanford University School of Engineering: Broader R1 engineering school competing at the top of student, faculty, and research-funding markets; relevant comparator for translational research, spinouts, and employer partnerships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubebit.ly/UARKEngrYouTube
• Facebookfacebook.com/uarkengr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uofaengineering
• Instagraminstagram.com/uarkengr
• Xx.com/uofa_engr

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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