University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (UAFS) is a public regional university in Fort Smith, Arkansas, founded in 1928. Part of the UA System, it offers 70+ associate, bachelor's, and certificate programs across business, health sciences, education, and technology on a scenic 168-acre arboretum campus.

State

Arkansas

Student Population

6,500

Acceptance Rate

56%

GPA Range

2.6-3.2

SAT Range

Not reported

Common Majors

Liberal arts, business, nursing, welding, radiography

"UAFS Lions pride creates welcoming community on our beautiful arboretum campus. Off-campus, Fort Smith festivals and Ozark trails refresh; students love small classes, flexible schedules, D2 athletics, career training, diverse clubs, and practical culture that fits work, life, and learning perfectly."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$6,906 (in-state), $13,770 (out-of-state)

Conference

Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

UA Fort Smith men’s golf posts team totals around 295 per 18 holes, with several players carding in the 70s and occasional low‑round scores in the 60s. The Lions compete in multi‑round events, regularly finishing in the upper half of fields and showing strong depth and steady counting‑round consistency.

Women's Team Notes

UA Fort Smith women’s golf typically scores in the low‑ to mid‑80s per round, with several players carding in the 70s and 80s and occasional scores in the 90s. The team contends in multi‑round tournaments, highlighted by improving counting‑round efforts and solid finishes in Great American and regional‑level events.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Daniel Hayden

Women's Coach

Daniel Hayden

Men's Email

daniel.hayden@uafs.edu

Women's Email

daniel.hayden@uafs.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Daniel Hayden is in his sixth season as head men's and women's golf coach at UA Fort Smith. He earned Heartland Conference Coach of the Year (2018) and Golf Pride Grips NCAA DII South Central Region Coach of the Year honors that year, leading the Lions to a runner-up conference tournament finish. Previously, he coached at University of Texas at Brownsville (women's runner-up in 2014) and University of the Southwest (men's No. 17 NAIA ranking in 2009), with extensive junior tournament experience in the Sun Country Region.

Women's Coach Bio

Daniel Hayden leads both UA Fort Smith golf programs in his sixth year, securing Heartland Coach of the Year (2018) and NCAA DII Region Coach of the Year awards while guiding four straight conference tournament appearances. His prior roles include strong finishes at UT-Brownsville (women's conference runner-up 2014) and a top-20 NAIA men's team at University of the Southwest. He also directed junior events in New Mexico and Texas.

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (UAFS) is a public regional university in Fort Smith, Arkansas, founded in 1928. Part of the UA System, it offers 70+ associate, bachelor's, and certificate programs across business, health sciences, education, and technology on a scenic 168-acre arboretum campus.

State

Student Population

Acceptance Rate

GPA Range

SAT Range

Common Majors

Team & Tuition

Divison

Tuition (no scholarship)

Conference

Scholarships Available

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

Women's Team Notes

Coaches

Men's Coach

Women's Coach

Men's Email

Women's Email

Men's Coach Bio

Women's Coach Bio

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