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University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Men's Basketball

Welcome to the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith men's basketball recruiting profile. The program competes in NCAA Division II (D2) in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association from Fort Smith, Arkansas. Led by head coach Zane Gibson, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith pairs a 81% acceptance rate with a 38% graduation rate and a $11,159 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
18
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division II (D2)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
6,139
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
81%
State
Arkansas
City
Fort Smith
Address
5210 Grand Ave

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 46% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Zane Gibson
Men's Basketball Head Coach
(479) 788-7592·View profile
Brett O'Neil
Men's Basketball Assistant Coach
(479) 788-7691·View profile
Jeremy Zepeda
Men's Basketball Assistant Coach
(479) 788-7691·View profile
D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 20% of D2 men's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
70%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
38%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$35,925
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$41,102
A

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 90% of D2 men's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$4,752
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$9,600
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$9,300
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$11,159
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
B

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 69% of D2 men's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$636,474
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$167,372
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