University of Arkansas Fayetteville - Razorback Yearbook (Fayetteville, AR)

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Academics Standard of academic excellence at the UA was raised with a record enrollment of incoming freshman and an increase in average ACT score. Average ACT score for incoming freshman: 25.4 Average high school GPA for incoming freshamn: 3.57 Student Faculty ratio: 17:1 Faculty: 847 Full -time faculty: 797 Part-time faculty: 50 Undergraduate degree programs: 83 Graduate degree programs: 133 Libraries: 5 38.3 percent of students were in the Fulbright College °i Arts and Sciences 19.7 percent of students were in the Walton College of Business 14.7 percent of students were in the College of Educa¬ tion and Health Professions 11.8 percent of students were in the College of Engi¬ neering 8 ) percent of students were in the Dale Bumpers Col¬ lege of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences 2.8 percent of students were in the School of Law 2-3 percent of students were in the School of Architec¬ ture Tuition and Budget As tution increases drained students’ and parents’ pockets, so did other financial burdens. Average Undergraduate Tuition: ln-state: $4,115 $137.15 per credit hour Out-of-state: $11,405 $380.15 per credit hour Average University Fees: $1,020 Average Meal Plan: $2,000-2,500 Average Room Board for Fall 2004: $2,587 per semester Average Cost of Books: $500 per semester Athletics The UA was a member of the NCAA Division 1-A and the Southeastern Conference. Women’s programs: 11 Men’s programs: 8 Total number of NCAA titles won: 41 (as of Fall 2004) Facilities: Total capacity of Donald W. Reynolds Stadium: 72,000 Total capacity of Bud Walton Arena: 19,200 Total capacity of Baum Stadium: 9,133 Student Life The UA campus was located on 345 acres in North¬ west Arkansas, including a total of 130 buildings. Number of Residence Halls: 12 Number of University Apartments: 3 Residence Hall Capacity: 4,332 Registered Student Organizations: 272 Fraternities: 16 Sororities: 10 Percentage of students with cars on-campus: 70% Percentage of college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing units wired for high-speed Internet access: 94% Average percentage of students on campus during the weekends: 76% University Profile 11

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L m In the midst of growth and change, UA reaches new heights in all areas of development, making a name for itself among top national universities Carolyn Finnie The University of Arkansas worked to increase both the size and quality of the student body and sought success on both counts. For the year 2005, the UA’s growing academic stature was exemplified by student accomplishment. These were the distinguishing facts that set the UA apart from any other nationally competitive institution of higher educa¬ tion, proving that we were ultimately moving toward advancement. Enrollment Enrollment at the UA set a new record for the Fall 2004 semester, a 5 percent increase from the record set a year ago. It was the first time the UA had surpassed the 17,000 stu¬ dent mark. 2004 Total Enrollment: 17, 269 Undergraduate: 13, 817 Graduate: 2,981 Law: 471 Freshman: 3,666 Sophomore: 2,906 Junior: 2,809 Senior: 3,743 In-state students: 13,957 Out-of-state students: 2,417 International students: 895 Women: 8,565 Men: 8,704 American Indian or Alaskan Native: 352 Asian or Pacific Islander: 458 African American: 981 International: 895 Latino or Hispanic: 298 Caucasian: 13,905 Not available: 380 Chancellor John A. White’s enrollment goal for 2010: 22,500 10 Student Life

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Razorback spirit abounds as long-standing tradition reunites Hogs and ' Horns once again The rivalry between Arkansas and Texas was rooted in a long¬ standing tradition that began over a century ago when the schools first played each other in 1894. It took 15 tries before Arkansas was finally able to defeat the Tex¬ as Longhorns in 1933. However, it was not until the 1960s when heated competition only elevated the rivalry between the schools. Arkansas fans still grieved when reminded of the 1969 loss in “The Big Shootout,” when number one ranked Texas came from behind to defeat number two ranked Ar¬ kansas 15-14 in Fayetteville. This game determined the national champions and ultimately defined the ‘Homs and Hogs rivalry. The teams played each other annually for 60 years in the South¬ west Conference, making it one of the most competitive leagues in college football. Since Arkansas switched to the Southeastern Conference in 1991, Arkansas and Texas had met only twice. Once in the 2000 Cotton Bowl, when Arkansas won 27-6 and in the 2003 football season, when Arkansas stunned the crowd at the Darrell K. Royal Texas Me¬ morial Stadium with a 38-28 win. With so much at stake, Arkan¬ sas fans were ready for another victory when the ‘Horns came to Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium for the second meeting of the two-game contract. As early as Wed. Sept. 8, 2004, students camped out in front of Gate 17 at the stadium to ensure front-row seats. They camped in the humid Arkansas weather and played cards to pass the time. “I slept outside the stadium be¬ cause I knew it would be a great game,” Brittney Ramirez said. “There is so much history behind Arkansas and Texas football.” The week leading up to the game featured many activities designed to build excitement and enthusi¬ asm across campus. And, the pep rally Thurs. Sept. 9, served as the ultimate spirit booster. “Wooo Pig Sooie” and the “Fight Song” could be heard for miles beyond the Chi Omega Greek Theatre. Cheerlead¬ ers, mascots, band members and fans alike donned the infamous “Beat Texas” T-shirts that came to symbolize the week. On Sept. 11, the Longhorns came to Fayetteville for the first time in 15 years for one of the most anticipated games in Razor- back football history. The Razor- backs took on the number seven ranked Longhorns but fell 22-20 in the final minutes of battle. Fans were silenced only as Arkansas was intercepted on the last play of the game. And consequently, the walk back up the hill was a long one. The game was also the 35 th an¬ niversary of the fateful 1969 game. Plans to commemorate the game were cancelled because of fans’ ob¬ jection to honor players from both 1969 teams on Arkansas’ field, as the planned celebration would have. Insead, Arkansas honored its 1964 team, which claims a dis¬ puted national championship, at halftime. Fans waited 15 years for the Longhorns to finally come back to Fayetteville. Fans waited in line all day before the game and spent as many as 18 hours at the stadium in the miserable Arkansas sun. And fans would have to patiently wait for the next matchup, not know¬ ing when that day would arrive. Despite the heartbreak, the en¬ ergy of the 75,671 fans at Razor- hack Stadium that night was un¬ paralleled, each fan witnessing 210 years of competitive tradition. •V