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University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

  • LocationFort Smith, AR
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 5,506 students
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University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The Catholic Campus Ministry at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is a recognized student organization that works under the Diocese of Little Rock's campus ministry office. Its Masses, confession and adoration are listed at Christ the King Church on South Greenwood Avenue, which the diocese gives as the ministry's location, and the ministry has posted a Theology of the Body talk series.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 7

  • Saturday6:00 PMChrist the King Church, main church
  • Sunday9:00 AMChrist the King Church, main church
  • Sunday11:30 AMChrist the King Church, main church
  • Sunday1:30 PMChrist the King Church, main church · Spanish Mass.
  • Tuesday–Thursday5:15 PMChrist the King Church, chapel
  • Thursday6:30 PMChrist the King Church, chapel · Spanish Mass.
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  • Friday8:15 AMChrist the King Church, chapel · English Mass.

Confession 3

  • Tuesday6:00 PMChrist the King Church, chapel
  • Thursday7:00 PMChrist the King Church, chapel
  • Saturday5:00 PMChrist the King Church

Adoration 2

  • Tuesday6:00 PMChrist the King Church, chapel
  • Thursday7:00 PMChrist the King Church, chapel

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Catholic Parishes - Catholic Campus Ministry - UA Fort Smithuafscatholic.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Christ the King 2112 S Greenwood Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901 MASS TIMES Main Church Saturday - 6:00 PM Sunday - 9:00 AM & 11:30 AM Sunday - 1:30 PM (Spanish Mass)”
    The ministry's parish page lists Saturday 6:00 PM and Sunday 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM (Spanish) Masses at Christ the King's main church.
    “Christ the King 2112 S Greenwood Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901 MASS TIMES Main Church Saturday - 6:00 PM Sunday - 9:00 AM & 11:30 AM Sunday - 1:30 PM (Spanish Mass)”
    The ministry's parish page lists Saturday 6:00 PM and Sunday 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM (Spanish) Masses at Christ the King's main church.
    “Christ the King 2112 S Greenwood Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901 MASS TIMES Main Church Saturday - 6:00 PM Sunday - 9:00 AM & 11:30 AM Sunday - 1:30 PM (Spanish Mass)”
    The ministry's parish page lists Saturday 6:00 PM and Sunday 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM (Spanish) Masses at Christ the King's main church.
    “Christ the King 2112 S Greenwood Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901 MASS TIMES Main Church Saturday - 6:00 PM Sunday - 9:00 AM & 11:30 AM Sunday - 1:30 PM (Spanish Mass)”
    The ministry's parish page lists Saturday 6:00 PM and Sunday 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM (Spanish) Masses at Christ the King's main church.
    “Chapel Tuesday - Thursday - 5:15 PM Thursday - 6:30 PM (Spanish Mass) Friday 8:15 AM (English Mass)”
    The ministry's parish page lists weekday Masses at Christ the King's chapel on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 5:15 PM, Thursday at 6:30 PM (Spanish), and Friday at 8:15 AM.
    “Chapel Tuesday - Thursday - 5:15 PM Thursday - 6:30 PM (Spanish Mass) Friday 8:15 AM (English Mass)”
    The ministry's parish page lists weekday Masses at Christ the King's chapel on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 5:15 PM, Thursday at 6:30 PM (Spanish), and Friday at 8:15 AM.
    “Chapel Tuesday - Thursday - 5:15 PM Thursday - 6:30 PM (Spanish Mass) Friday 8:15 AM (English Mass)”
    The ministry's parish page lists weekday Masses at Christ the King's chapel on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 5:15 PM, Thursday at 6:30 PM (Spanish), and Friday at 8:15 AM.
    “CONFESSIONS Tuesday- 6 PM (Chapel) Thursday- 7 PM (Chapel) Saturday- 5 PM”
    The ministry's parish page lists confession on Tuesday at 6 PM and Thursday at 7 PM in the chapel, and on Saturday at 5 PM.
    “CONFESSIONS Tuesday- 6 PM (Chapel) Thursday- 7 PM (Chapel) Saturday- 5 PM”
    The ministry's parish page lists confession on Tuesday at 6 PM and Thursday at 7 PM in the chapel, and on Saturday at 5 PM.
    “CONFESSIONS Tuesday- 6 PM (Chapel) Thursday- 7 PM (Chapel) Saturday- 5 PM”
    The ministry's parish page lists confession on Tuesday at 6 PM and Thursday at 7 PM in the chapel, and on Saturday at 5 PM.
    “ADORATION Tuesday- 6 PM (Chapel) Thursday- 7 PM (Chapel)”
    The ministry's parish page lists adoration on Tuesday at 6 PM and Thursday at 7 PM in the chapel.
    “ADORATION Tuesday- 6 PM (Chapel) Thursday- 7 PM (Chapel)”
    The ministry's parish page lists adoration on Tuesday at 6 PM and Thursday at 7 PM in the chapel.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Boniface Catholic Church: 2.2 mi1Christ the King Catholic Church: 2.2 mi2Immaculate Conception Church: 2.5 mi3Christ the King Church: 2.2 miUniversity of Arkansas-Fort Smith (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Boniface Catholic Church — 2.2 mi · 1820 B Street North, Fort Smith
  2. Christ the King Catholic Church — 2.2 mi · 2112 South Greenwood Avenue, Fort Smith
  3. Immaculate Conception Church — 2.5 mi · 22 North 13th Street, Fort Smith

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

BCatholic life on campus: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Catholic life on campus

71 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. Catholic Campus Ministries - Diocese of Little Rockdolr.org/campus-ministry/locations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Campus Minister: Kimberly Garcia (ccmuafs25@gmail.com), (870) 997-0686”
      The Diocese of Little Rock lists a Catholic campus ministry at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, with a campus minister and contact details.
    2. Catholic Campus Ministry - University of Arkansas-Fort Smithuafscatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We are an officially recognized student organization of UA Fort Smith. We work under the direction of the Campus Ministry office of the Catholic Diocese of Little Rock.”
      The Catholic Campus Ministry is a recognized student organization of the university and works under the diocese's campus ministry office.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryPart-time or shared priest (The ministry says it is assisted by priests of the local parishes.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Campus Ministry - University of Arkansas-Fort Smithuafscatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We are assisted by our priests of our local Catholic parishes and UA Fort Smith faculty & staff.”
      Priests of the local parishes assist the campus ministry; no campus chaplain is named.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Weekday Masses on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at Christ the King's chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Parishes - Catholic Campus Ministry - UA Fort Smithuafscatholic.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Chapel Tuesday - Thursday - 5:15 PM Thursday - 6:30 PM (Spanish Mass) Friday 8:15 AM (English Mass)”
      The ministry's parish page lists weekday Masses at Christ the King's chapel on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 5:15 PM, Thursday at 6:30 PM (Spanish), and Friday at 8:15 AM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Saturday 6:00 PM, and Sunday 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM (Spanish) at Christ the King's main church.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Parishes - Catholic Campus Ministry - UA Fort Smithuafscatholic.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Christ the King 2112 S Greenwood Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901 MASS TIMES Main Church Saturday - 6:00 PM Sunday - 9:00 AM & 11:30 AM Sunday - 1:30 PM (Spanish Mass)”
      The ministry's parish page lists Saturday 6:00 PM and Sunday 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM (Spanish) Masses at Christ the King's main church.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Confession is listed on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the chapel and on Saturday at 5:00 PM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Parishes - Catholic Campus Ministry - UA Fort Smithuafscatholic.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “CONFESSIONS Tuesday- 6 PM (Chapel) Thursday- 7 PM (Chapel) Saturday- 5 PM”
      The ministry's parish page lists confession on Tuesday at 6 PM and Thursday at 7 PM in the chapel, and on Saturday at 5 PM.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)One (The Catholic Campus Ministry is the one Catholic student organization listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Campus Ministry - University of Arkansas-Fort Smithuafscatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We are an officially recognized student organization of UA Fort Smith. We work under the direction of the Campus Ministry office of the Catholic Diocese of Little Rock.”
      The Catholic Campus Ministry is a recognized student organization of the university and works under the diocese's campus ministry office.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)One kind (A recorded Theology of the Body talk series.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Campus Ministry - University of Arkansas-Fort Smithuafscatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology of the Body with Fr. John Antony”
      The ministry's home page posts a Theology of the Body talk series in four parts.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 3 milesComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration12 to 19 times a week (14 weekly times documented: 9 Mass, 3 confession, 2 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Mass is listed on four weekdays and on weekends at Christ the King Church.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Parishes - Catholic Campus Ministry - UA Fort Smithuafscatholic.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Christ the King 2112 S Greenwood Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901 MASS TIMES Main Church Saturday - 6:00 PM Sunday - 9:00 AM & 11:30 AM Sunday - 1:30 PM (Spanish Mass)”
      The ministry's parish page lists Saturday 6:00 PM and Sunday 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM (Spanish) Masses at Christ the King's main church.
      “Chapel Tuesday - Thursday - 5:15 PM Thursday - 6:30 PM (Spanish Mass) Friday 8:15 AM (English Mass)”
      The ministry's parish page lists weekday Masses at Christ the King's chapel on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 5:15 PM, Thursday at 6:30 PM (Spanish), and Friday at 8:15 AM.
  • Confession is listed on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and on Saturday, and adoration on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Parishes - Catholic Campus Ministry - UA Fort Smithuafscatholic.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “CONFESSIONS Tuesday- 6 PM (Chapel) Thursday- 7 PM (Chapel) Saturday- 5 PM”
      The ministry's parish page lists confession on Tuesday at 6 PM and Thursday at 7 PM in the chapel, and on Saturday at 5 PM.
      “ADORATION Tuesday- 6 PM (Chapel) Thursday- 7 PM (Chapel)”
      The ministry's parish page lists adoration on Tuesday at 6 PM and Thursday at 7 PM in the chapel.
  • The campus ministry is a recognized student organization of the university.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Campus Ministry - University of Arkansas-Fort Smithuafscatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We are an officially recognized student organization of UA Fort Smith. We work under the direction of the Campus Ministry office of the Catholic Diocese of Little Rock.”
      The Catholic Campus Ministry is a recognized student organization of the university and works under the diocese's campus ministry office.

Concerns

  • The ministry says it is assisted by parish priests.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Campus Ministry - University of Arkansas-Fort Smithuafscatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We are assisted by our priests of our local Catholic parishes and UA Fort Smith faculty & staff.”
      Priests of the local parishes assist the campus ministry; no campus chaplain is named.
  • The only Catholic student organization listed is the campus ministry itself.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Campus Ministry - University of Arkansas-Fort Smithuafscatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We are an officially recognized student organization of UA Fort Smith. We work under the direction of the Campus Ministry office of the Catholic Diocese of Little Rock.”
      The Catholic Campus Ministry is a recognized student organization of the university and works under the diocese's campus ministry office.

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The Catholic center

Christ the King Church

  • Address: 2112 S. Greenwood Ave., Fort Smith, AR 72901
  • Distance from campus: 2.2 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: main church, chapel

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Source: dolr.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, uafscatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

1 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 1 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Theology of the Body talk series
    Four recorded talks on the Theology of the Body with Fr. John Antony, posted on the ministry's home page. They are not a scheduled group meeting.
    uafscatholic.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Catholic Campus Ministry - University of Arkansas-Fort Smithuafscatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “We are an officially recognized student organization of UA Fort Smith. We work under the direction of the Campus Ministry office of the Catholic Diocese of Little Rock.”
    The Catholic Campus Ministry is a recognized student organization of the university and works under the diocese's campus ministry office.
  2. Catholic Campus Ministries - Diocese of Little Rockdolr.org/campus-ministry/locations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Campus Minister: Kimberly Garcia (ccmuafs25@gmail.com), (870) 997-0686”
    The Diocese of Little Rock lists a Catholic campus ministry at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, with a campus minister and contact details.
    “Christ the King Church 2112 S. Greenwood Ave. Fort Smith AR 72901”
    The diocese gives Christ the King Church, 2112 S. Greenwood Avenue, as the location for the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith campus ministry.
  3. Catholic Parishes - Catholic Campus Ministry - UA Fort Smithuafscatholic.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Christ the King 2112 S Greenwood Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901 MASS TIMES Main Church Saturday - 6:00 PM Sunday - 9:00 AM & 11:30 AM Sunday - 1:30 PM (Spanish Mass)”
    The ministry's parish page lists Saturday 6:00 PM and Sunday 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM (Spanish) Masses at Christ the King's main church.

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Academic Excellence

DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
46 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.38%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.70%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,050 · ACT 20.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.18 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$7,595

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
5,463
Total students5,506
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$10,574
Cost of attendance (per year)$19,048
Median federal debt at graduation$18,250
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
38%
First-year retention70%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$41,102
Admission rate80%
Students receiving Pell grants39%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1050
SAT reading & writing—
SAT math—
ACT composite18–23
Test policyRequired

Value index: 49 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Catholic Diocese of Little Rock

The Most Reverend Anthony B. Taylor, Bishop of Little Rock

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: dolr.org, dolr.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is University of Arkansas-Fort Smith a Catholic college?
No. University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Catholic Campus Ministry, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith.
What is University of Arkansas-Fort Smith’s Catholic Life Score?
65 out of 100 (grade B). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith?
Mass is listed at Christ the King Church, main church, Christ the King Church and chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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