Walmart's headquarters in Bentonville is about half an hour from Fayetteville, and that proximity shapes the University of Arkansas's business school. Walton College is known for retail and supply chain, with Tyson Foods and J.B. Hunt also based in north-west Arkansas. It offers bachelor's degrees, an MBA and specialised master's in finance, information systems, accounting and analytics. Fees are lower than at most business schools of its standing.
Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
Official website: walton.uark.edu
University of Arkansas
AACSB
Supply chain and retail
Sam M. Walton, founder of Walmart
$28,000 – $34,000
Non-resident rates, undergraduate and graduate
$13,000 – $17,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on walton.uark.edu before you apply.
MS Finance
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
GMAT/GRE, TOEFL: 80
MS Information Systems
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
GMAT/GRE, TOEFL: 80
Master of Accountancy
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
GMAT/GRE, TOEFL: 80
BSBA Supply Chain Management
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
TOEFL: 79, IELTS: 6.5
MS Economic Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
GRE/GMAT, TOEFL: 80
Supply chain and retail teaching tied to Walmart and its suppliers.
Projects with Tyson Foods and J.B. Hunt.
Modest tuition for a flagship business school.
Supply chain and retail graduates join Walmart, its supplier offices and logistics firms.
Information systems graduates work in analytics and IT across north-west Arkansas.
Accounting graduates join audit and tax firms in Arkansas, Dallas and beyond.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Main intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Selected programmes
Campus sits on a hill above Dickson Street, the town's main strip of bars and music venues. On game days the football stadium fills the neighbourhood.
The Razorback Greenway trail links Fayetteville with Springdale, Rogers and Bentonville by bike. Rent is cheap, and the Ozark hills are close for hiking.
Form I-20 issued by the University of Arkansas
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Undergraduates should apply by November for priority scholarship consideration. Graduate deadlines vary by programme and usually fall between January and April for fall entry.
Most programmes start in fall. Several master's degrees and undergraduate programmes also admit in spring.
It's the F-1 student visa. Get your I-20 from the University of Arkansas first (they need your deposit and bank documents), then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend the visa interview. Book the interview early in peak season.
Supply chain management, finance, information systems, accountancy and economic analytics attract most international students. Graduate programmes need a bachelor's degree, a GMAT or GRE score (waivers exist) and TOEFL 80.
Yes. The University of Arkansas gives international undergraduates merit scholarships, and Walton awards graduate assistantships and scholarships in several master's programmes.
