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University of Arkansas Men's Basketball

Welcome to the University of Arkansas men's basketball recruiting profile. The program competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Southeastern Conference from Fayetteville, Arkansas. Led by head coach John Calipari, University of Arkansas pairs a 74% acceptance rate with a 71% graduation rate and a $18,408 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
15
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Southeastern Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
34,602
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
74%
State
Arkansas
City
Fayetteville
Address
1125 W Maple St, Administration Bldg 425
Staff
John Calipari
Head Coach

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 64% of games over the last five seasons.

100%50%0%76%'21-2261%'22-2349%'23-2461%'24-2576%'25-26
C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 58% of D1 men's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
86%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
71%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$49,686
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$58,191
C

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 40% of D1 men's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$7,896
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$27,758
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$14,244
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$18,408
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$40
A

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 97% of D1 men's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$25,392,395
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$3,712,787
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (479) 575-2000[email protected]

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