MBA Program

MBA Program at University of Arkansas

Public university ยท Fayetteville, Arkansas

  • AACSB accredited
  • MBA
  • Executive MBA

University of Arkansas is a public university with graduate business programs in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Those programs run through the Walton College of Business. The institution is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

The business school holds AACSB accreditation. It is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States, and it covers the school as a whole rather than any one program - a floor, not a ranking. More on accreditation.

Federal reporting puts graduate enrollment at 4,751 students, alongside 28,677 undergraduates. Total enrollment is not MBA cohort size - ask the admissions office how many students are in the specific program you're considering, which is usually a far smaller number and the one that shapes your experience.

Based on MBA Lab's directory data, the school offers a graduate MBA path and an executive MBA (EMBA) format designed for experienced professionals. That puts it among the 1 of 4 schools in MBA Lab's Arkansas directory listing an executive MBA. Format availability changes; confirm the current lineup with the school before planning around it.

It is the only school in Fayetteville in this directory - the other 3 MBA program options in Arkansas are elsewhere in the state, so weigh travel time against fit before ruling them out.

What to ask University of Arkansas

These questions are picked from what MBA Lab's data already says about this school, so they're the ones most likely to surface a real difference between it and the next school on your list.

  • Residency and tuition tier. As a public institution, University of Arkansas may price in-state and out-of-state students differently, and some programs charge a flat rate regardless. Ask which tier you'd fall into and whether it changes after a year of residency.
  • Cohort experience level. An EMBA's value is largely the room. Ask for the average years of work experience, the seniority mix, and how many classmates are employer-sponsored - a cohort of directors and a cohort of five-years-in analysts are different products at the same price.
  • Where the degree is administered. Programs run through the Walton College of Business may have their own admissions timeline, aid pool, and career office, separate from the university's central graduate school. Confirm which office owns your application.
  • Ask for the school's own outcome numbers. The federal figures on this page cover business master's graduates who took federal aid, pooled across several years. The school's employment report will be narrower and more current - ask for it by program and by graduating class, not a blended average.

At a glance

InstitutionUniversity of Arkansas
Business schoolWalton College of Business
Controlpublic
LocationFayetteville, Arkansas
Campus settingMidsize city
Carnegie classDoctoral university, very high research activity (R1)
MBA formats listed MBA Executive MBA
Graduate enrollment4,751
Undergraduate enrollment28,677
Business accreditation AACSB — view listing
Institutional accreditationHigher Learning Commission
Official site Visit website
Net price calculator Estimate your cost
Federal data College Scorecard profile

School names, locations, and program formats are curated by MBA Lab and reviewed periodically (last data update: August 2026). Enrollment, accreditation, links, and any outcome figures come from U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Always verify formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. How this data works.

Programs at University of Arkansas

Details below come from University of Arkansas's own program pages, not from a ranking service or an aggregator. Each card links to the page it was read from and the date it was last checked, so you can confirm anything before you plan around it.

Walton Executive MBA

Executive MBA
  • Length 24 months
  • Credits 38
  • Delivery Hybrid
  • Meets One Saturday per month
Price includesBooks and other program fees; housing, a laptop, parking, travel, and the global immersion trip are separate expenses
On lengthTotal tuition figure not confirmed on the pages checked this pass - contact the Graduate School of Business directly
Class scheduleOnline classes and videos supplemented by required on-campus classes one Saturday a month
Residencies and travelA global immersion trip

Reported outcomes

Median earnings, 1 year out $164,382 Median of 68 graduates working one year after completion +88% vs. the $87,219 median across MBA Lab's directory
Median earnings, 4 years out $157,358 Median of 106 graduates working four years after completion -4% against the 1-year figure - two separate cohorts measured at different times, not one group's career path
Median federal graduate debt $40,962 Median across 54 borrowers entering repayment About 0.25x the 1-year earnings median. Federal loans only - private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings aren't counted

Among the 4 schools in MBA Lab's Arkansas MBA programs directory that report a figure, University of Arkansas ranks 1st by one-year earnings. Schools that report nothing are left out of that count rather than counted as zero.

What these numbers are. Figures cover graduates of master's-level programs in Business Administration, Management and Operations (CIP 52.02) who received federal financial aid. At some institutions that group includes business master's degrees other than the MBA, and it never includes graduates who took no federal aid - so these are a directional signal about a school's business master's programs, not an MBA salary report. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, June 2026 release. Check University of Arkansas's Scorecard profile. Full methodology.

Want to see what these figures could mean for your own timeline? Try the free MBA ROI calculator, prefilled with University of Arkansas's context.

Compare with other schools in Arkansas

School City AACSB Formats listed Earnings, 1 yr out
University of Arkansas This page Fayetteville Yes MBA, Executive MBA $164,382
Arkansas State University Jonesboro Yes MBA, Online MBA $71,917
University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock Yes MBA $76,761
University of Central Arkansas Conway Yes MBA $65,149

"Not reported" means College Scorecard publishes no figure for that school - usually too few federally-aided graduates to release without identifying them. It is not a low number, and these schools are excluded from every average on this page rather than counted as zero. A dash under AACSB means the school isn't on AACSB's accredited list; it may hold ACBSP or IACBE accreditation instead, which this directory doesn't track.

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Frequently asked questions

What MBA formats does University of Arkansas offer?

MBA Lab's directory lists an executive MBA at University of Arkansas, alongside the core MBA. Formats change - confirm the current lineup on the school's official site.

How long is the Walton Executive MBA at University of Arkansas, and when does it meet?

The Walton Executive MBA takes about 24 months, requires 38 credits, and is delivered in a hybrid format. Total tuition figure not confirmed on the pages checked this pass - contact the Graduate School of Business directly. Classes meet: Online classes and videos supplemented by required on-campus classes one Saturday a month

What do graduates of University of Arkansas's business master's programs earn?

College Scorecard reports median earnings of $164,382 one year after completion for graduates of master's-level Business Administration programs at University of Arkansas who received federal financial aid. Four years out the reported median is $157,358. That group can include business master's degrees other than the MBA, and excludes graduates who took no federal aid, so treat it as a directional signal rather than an MBA salary figure.

How much debt do students take on at University of Arkansas?

The reported median federal graduate debt is $40,962 for business master's graduates at University of Arkansas. Against the reported one-year earnings median, that is about 0.25x a year of earnings. Federal loans are only part of the cost picture - it excludes private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings.

Is University of Arkansas's business school AACSB-accredited?

Yes - University of Arkansas appears on AACSB's list of accredited institutions. AACSB, founded in 1916, is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States (the others are ACBSP and IACBE). Accreditation covers the school, not any individual program, so treat it as a quality floor rather than a ranking.

Is University of Arkansas a public or private institution?

University of Arkansas is a public university, and MBA Lab lists its graduate business programs in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

How do I compare University of Arkansas with other schools in Arkansas?

MBA Lab lists 4 schools in its Arkansas MBA programs directory. Use a consistent rubric across them: curriculum, recruiting outcomes, format fit, cost after aid, and location constraints.

Where should I verify program details?

Always confirm formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. MBA Lab is a planning directory, not an admissions authority, and does not endorse specific schools.

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