University of Arkansas
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As Arkansas’s flagship research institution, the University of Arkansas is widely recognized for the highly ranked Sam M. Walton College of Business, the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design, and top-tier engineering programs. Situated in the scenic Ozark Mountains, the university leverages its location in a booming economic region to offer students unmatched internship pipelines with Fortune 500 giants like Walmart, Tyson Foods, and J.B. Hunt. Campus culture is vibrant and spirited, dominated by fervent SEC Razorback athletics, the iconic "Calling the Hogs" chant, and an active Greek life and outdoor community. Setting the campus apart is the historic Senior Walk, a unique tradition featuring miles of sidewalks engraved with the names of every graduate dating back to 1876.
Wikipedia:The University of Arkansas is a public land-grant research university in Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States. It is the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas System. Founded as Arkansas Industrial University in 1871, classes were first held in 1872, with its present name adopted in 1899.
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University of Arkansas accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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