The University of Arkansas came into being under the Morrill Land-Grant College Act of 1862, through which federal land sales established colleges devoted to "agriculture and mechanic arts," scientific and classical studies, and military tactics for the "liberal and practical education of the industrial classes."
UAF is located in Washington County with a total enrollment of about 15000.
Popular areas of study include Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, Architecture, Arts & Sciences, Business, Continuing Education, Education and Health Professions and Engineering.
The programs lead to Associates Degrees, Bachelors Degrees, post-Bachelor Certificates, Masters Degrees, Doctorates and first professional degrees.
Athletic scholarships are given in football, basketball, baseball, track/cross country and other sports and student housing is available for 3224.
