More selective than 88% of Arkansas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
6% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 85% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Arkansas at Little Rock 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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University of Arkansas at Little Rock 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, University of Arkansas at Little Rock is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 490 | 630 |
| SAT math | 470 | 580 |
| ACT composite | 17 | 24 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 960 | 1210 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 59% | 490–630 | 470–580 | 17–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 58% | 450–570 | 440–600 | 18–23 | 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 University of Arkansas at Little Rock compared with other Arkansas colleges?
University of Arkansas at Little Rock has the 3rd-lowest acceptance rate of 18 Arkansas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | 41% | 40% | $12,653 |
| 2 | Hendrix College | 56% | 72% | $24,149 |
| 3 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock | 59% | 42% | $17,248 |
| 4 | University of the Ozarks | 60% | 51% | $17,360 |
| 5 | Lyon College | 63% | 47% | $19,616 |
| 6 | Central Baptist College | 63% | 34% | $12,287 |
| 7 | Ouachita Baptist University | 68% | 61% | $22,409 |
| 8 | Harding University | 71% | 69% | $22,130 |
| 9 | Ecclesia College | 74% | 40% | $22,075 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Arkansas colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Arkansas at Little Rock admissions questions
What is the University of Arkansas at Little Rock acceptance rate?
University of Arkansas at Little Rock accepts 59% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,114 of 3,661 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Arkansas at Little Rock require the SAT or ACT?
University of Arkansas at Little Rock requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 6% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 85% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of Arkansas at Little Rock?
The middle 50% of University of Arkansas at Little Rock enrolled first-year students scored 960–1210 on the SAT and 17–24 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 University of Arkansas at Little Rock?
23% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (478 of 2,114).
Is University of Arkansas at Little Rock getting harder to get into?
University of Arkansas at Little Rock accepted 59% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 58% 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 University of Arkansas at Little Rock overview