More selective than 18% of Arkansas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
3% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 86% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Arkansas State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Arkansas State University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Arkansas State University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 490 | 570 |
| SAT math | 480 | 620 |
| ACT composite | 18 | 24 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 970 | 1190 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Arkansas State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 82% | 490–570 | 480–620 | 18–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 70% | 510–590 | 520–590 | 19–25 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Arkansas State University compared with other Arkansas colleges?
Arkansas State University has the 15th-lowest acceptance rate of 18 Arkansas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | University of Arkansas | 74% | 71% | $18,209 |
| 11 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | 75% | 49% | $14,027 |
| 12 | John Brown University | 76% | 72% | $20,397 |
| 13 | University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | 80% | 38% | $10,574 |
| 14 | Henderson State University | 82% | 37% | $23,405 |
| 15 | Arkansas State University | 82% | 55% | $12,366 |
| 16 | Williams Baptist University | 83% | 26% | $15,745 |
| 17 | University of Central Arkansas | 89% | 54% | $16,511 |
| 18 | Arkansas Tech University | 96% | 49% | $12,970 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Arkansas colleges →
Who enrolls at Arkansas State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Arkansas State University admissions questions
What is the Arkansas State University acceptance rate?
Arkansas State University accepts 82% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 5,587 of 8,019 applicants were admitted.
Does Arkansas State University require the SAT or ACT?
Arkansas State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 3% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 86% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Arkansas State University?
The middle 50% of Arkansas State University enrolled first-year students scored 970–1190 on the SAT and 18–24 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Arkansas State University?
30% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,660 of 5,587).
Is Arkansas State University getting harder to get into?
Arkansas State University accepted 82% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 70% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Arkansas State University overview