University of Arkansas System

What University of Arkansas System does

The University of Arkansas System is a public state university system headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, governing 22 campuses, divisions, and units that collectively deliver higher education, healthcare, agricultural research and extension, and specialized public services across all 75 Arkansas counties. The system originated in 1871 with the founding of the flagship University of Arkansas in Fayetteville (enrollment 32,140) and has grown to include six additional four-year universities (UAMS, UALR, UAM, UAPB, UAFS, UA Grantham), nine two-year colleges, and six specialized units including the Division of Agriculture, the Clinton School of Public Service, the Criminal Justice Institute, the Arkansas School for Mathematics/Sciences/Arts, the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute, and the Arkansas Archeological Survey.

The system generates economic activity through multiple operating models: tuition and fees across undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs (Fayetteville offers 220+ degree programs through 10 schools and colleges; UA Grantham offers 50+ fully online programs at $250/credit for military); clinical and healthcare services through UAMS and its affiliates Arkansas Children's Hospital and Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System; and agricultural research and extension that supports a $16 billion contribution to Arkansas's state economy. The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville conducted a record $184 million in research in FY22 and is the only doctoral-granting, research university in Arkansas, classified by the Carnegie Foundation in its highest research activity category.

The system is governed by an 11-member Board of Trustees appointed by the Governor of Arkansas, led since January 2025 by President Jay B. Silveria (retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen.). As a government state entity, it is publicly funded and not privately owned. The system's growth strategy is executed through three vectors: (1) targeted acquisitions of community colleges and online institutions (Grantham University in 2021, East Arkansas Community College in 2024, North Arkansas College in 2026), (2) online channel expansion via eVersity and UA Grantham, and (3) system-wide leadership refresh, with 17 of 22 campus CEOs replaced between 2011 and 2025. The current strategic plan, adopted in late 2025, formalizes this direction under the new system president.

Name

University of Arkansas System

Legal name

University of Arkansas System

Website

https://uasys.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1871

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The University of Arkansas System is a public state university system governing 22 campuses, divisions, and units that deliver higher education, healthcare (UAMS), agricultural research and extension, and specialized public services to students, patients, and communities across all 75 Arkansas counties.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Junior Colleges (61121), Computer Training (61142)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Nonprofit Universities (EDAHALAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fully Online Universities (Online-First, Degree-Granting) (EDAHALAA), University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA), Academic Catalog, Curriculum & Policy Administration (EDALAAAL)

Keywords

• Higher education system
• Public university system
• Online degree programs
• Academic health sciences
• Agricultural research extension

Headquarters

HQ city

Little Rock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs across all system campuses including online and in-person instruction.
2. Healthcare Services: UAMS generates revenue through clinical services, patient care at UAMS Health, and partnerships with Arkansas Children's Hospital and Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. UAMS has an annual economic impact of $3.92 billion.
3. Agricultural Research and Extension: The Division of Agriculture serves Arkansas agriculture, communities, families and youth. The community of Arkansas agriculture impacts about 270,000 people with $9.6 billion in wages and more than $16 billion of value added to the state's economy.
4. Agricultural Assessments: Arkansas Rice Research & Promotion Board funding comes from assessments of 1.35 cents per bushel paid by rice buyers and producers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The University of Arkansas System is a public state university system that delivers higher education through 22 campuses, divisions, and units across Arkansas. It provides undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs through on-campus and 100% online formats, academic health sciences and clinical care through UAMS, and statewide agricultural research and extension services through the Division of Agriculture.

Product overview

The University of Arkansas System is a higher education system comprising 22 campuses, divisions, and units. The system's product offerings include traditional on-campus degree programs across its universities (University of Arkansas Fayetteville, UAMS, UALR, UAM, UAPB, UAFS) and two-year colleges, as well as online education platforms. Key online products include eVersity (100% online institution for non-traditional students) and University of Arkansas Grantham (50+ online degree and certificate programs across four colleges: Science/Engineering/Technology, Business, Humanities/Social Sciences, and Health Professions). Specialized units include the Clinton School of Public Service (first MPS degree in the nation), Division of Agriculture (research and extension), Criminal Justice Institute (law enforcement training), Arkansas School for Mathematics/Sciences/Arts (residential high school for gifted students), Winthrop Rockefeller Institute (conference center), and Arkansas Archeological Survey.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• College of Science, Engineering, and Technology: UA Grantham college offering ABET-accredited Electronics Engineering Technology bachelor's and technology-based degrees
• College of Business
• College of Humanities and Social Sciences
• College of Health Professions
• Heroes Program

Products and services

• University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Flagship public research university offering 220 baccalaureate, master's, doctoral, professional and specialist degree programs through 10 schools and colleges, with 32,140 enrollment. The only doctoral-granting, research university in Arkansas with the Carnegie Foundation's highest research activity classification.
• University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) The only academic health sciences university in Arkansas, providing medical education, biomedical research, clinical trials, and patient care through UAMS Health with annual economic impact of $3.92 billion and employees in 73 of 75 Arkansas counties.
• University of Arkansas at Little Rock Metropolitan university with 8,158 enrollment, the only institution in Arkansas with the Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement Classification, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
• University of Arkansas at Monticello Open admissions regional university with 2,761 enrollment, offering associate, baccalaureate, and master's degree programs.
• University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff The only public historically black institution in Arkansas with 2,100 enrollment and a land-grant mission, offering 33 undergraduate degrees, 8 master's degrees, and a PhD in Aquaculture/Fisheries.
• University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Regional university with 5,506 enrollment focused on workforce development, offering certificates and two- and four-year degree programs in robotics, information science technology, cyber security, and other workforce-relevant fields.
• University of Arkansas System eVersity 100 percent-online institution created for students unable to access traditional higher education campuses, offering high-quality courses, affordable tuition, and workforce-relevant degree programs with rich data analytics to enhance student success.
• University of Arkansas Grantham Exclusively online institution offering 50+ degree and certificate programs with monthly start dates and flexible eight-week courses. Serves military service members, working adults, and non-traditional students, with ABET-accredited Electronics Engineering Technology program and MBA offerings. Heroes Program offers tuition at $250 per credit hour for military.
• Clinton School of Public Service First graduate school in the nation to offer a Master of Public Service (MPS) degree, located on grounds of the William J. Clinton Presidential Center. Students complete hands-on public service projects including local Arkansas work and international projects on six continents.
• Division of Agriculture Statewide research and extension agency comprising Agriculture Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service with presence in all 75 Arkansas counties. The community of Arkansas agriculture impacts about 270,000 people with $9.6 billion in wages and more than $16 billion of value added to the state's economy.
• Criminal Justice Institute Provides programs and services to enhance performance of Arkansas law enforcement professionals, including training in law enforcement leadership, forensic sciences, computer applications, traffic safety, and school safety.
• Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts (ASMSA) State's premier residential high school for gifted and talented students focusing on excellence in math, science and the arts. One of 16 residential high schools in the country for gifted and talented students, with all classes taught at college level and students graduating with at least 30 hours of college credit.
• Winthrop Rockefeller Institute Conference facilities, workshops, and facilitation services on Petit Jean Mountain near Morrilton, continuing Winthrop Rockefeller's collaborative approach to transformational change.
• Arkansas Archeological Survey Studies and protects 13,000-year archeological heritage of Arkansas with 11 research stations across the state, preserving collections and communicating findings to the public.
• University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville Two-year community college with 1,118 enrollment offering associate degree and certificate programs.
• University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College Two-year technical college with 4,146 enrollment offering career and technical education programs.
• University of Arkansas Community College at Rich Mountain Two-year community college with 719 enrollment, located in Mena.
• University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton Two-year community college with 2,225 enrollment offering one of the lowest tuition rates in the state and participating in federal and state financial aid programs, payment plans, and institutional and foundation scholarships.
• Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas Two-year community college with 1,331 enrollment and multiple campus locations across the region.
• University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana Two-year community college with 1,289 enrollment offering associate degrees and certificate programs.
• University of Arkansas East Arkansas Community College Two-year community college with 1,429 enrollment, increased for the fourth consecutive year by more than 14%, with one of the lowest tuition rates in the state.
• North Arkansas College of the University of Arkansas Two-year community college with 1,930 enrollment, located in Harrison, joining the system in 2026.
• Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas Multi-campus two-year community college with campuses in DeWitt, Helena-West Helena, and Stuttgart, offering associate degrees and certificate programs.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Liberty UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2026Adam O'Neal, incoming chancellor at UAEACC, is pursuing Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership at Liberty University.
• University of Arkansas Board of TrusteescoreOthers · 5 February 2026Appointed Dr. C. Lowry Barnes as next chancellor of UAMS following national search with four finalists.
• Arkansas Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUAMS clinical affiliate providing pediatric healthcare services. Together with UAMS and Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, forms the core healthcare ecosystem serving Arkansas.
• Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUAMS clinical affiliate providing comprehensive healthcare to veterans. Part of the integrated academic health system with UAMS and Arkansas Children's Hospital.
• William J. Clinton Presidential Center and ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinton School located on grounds of the Clinton Presidential Center and Park in Little Rock, first graduate school in nation to offer Master of Public Service degree.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• University of Tennessee System: Public state university system comprising multiple universities, a health science center, and statewide extension. Comparable to UA System in mission breadth, geographic concentration, and the integration of academic and clinical operations.
• Louisiana State University System: Multi-campus state university system including the flagship LSU research university, health sciences centers, and regional campuses. Operates a comparable mix of academic, healthcare, and agricultural extension functions within a single Southern state.
• University of Texas System: Largest public university system in Texas, comprising multiple universities, health institutions, and online programs. Shares the multi-campus state-system structure and integrated academic health footprint that defines UA System.
• Texas A&M University System: Multi-campus state university system anchored by a flagship R1 research and land-grant university, with health science centers and a system-wide online education platform. Closely comparable to UA System in governance structure, land-grant heritage, and breadth of academic and healthcare operations.
• University of Missouri System: Mid-sized public state university system serving a single state across multiple campuses and a flagship AAU research university. Comparable scale, mission, and operating geography make it a strong structural peer.
• Oklahoma State University System: Statewide public university system anchored by a land-grant research university plus regional campuses. Closely matches UA System's land-grant mission, agricultural extension footprint, and multi-tier structure.
• Mississippi State University System: Public state university system anchored by a flagship land-grant research university with strong agricultural extension. Highly comparable to UA System's land-grant identity and applied research mission.

Broad incumbents

• Western Governors University: Large nonprofit online university offering competency-based degree programs to working adults nationwide. Competes directly with UA Grantham and eVersity in the online adult-learner market.
• Southern New Hampshire University: Major nonprofit institution with one of the largest online enrollments in the U.S. Targets adult, military, and workforce-focused learners in a manner directly comparable to UA Grantham.

Regional players

• Arkansas State University System: Independent Arkansas-based public university system competing for students and state funding within the same geography. Differs in scale but is the closest in-state competitor to UA System.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles37 records

Subsidiaries23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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