More selective than 29% of Arkansas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
0% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 81% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 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-Fort Smith 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-Fort Smith is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 18 | 23 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 80% | — | — | 18–23 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 81% | — | — | 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-Fort Smith compared with other Arkansas colleges?
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith has the 13th-lowest acceptance rate of 18 Arkansas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Ecclesia College | 74% | 40% | $22,075 |
| 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 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Arkansas colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith admissions questions
What is the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith acceptance rate?
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith accepts 80% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,181 of 2,677 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Arkansas-Fort Smith require the SAT or ACT?
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 0% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 81% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith?
41% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (886 of 2,181).
Is University of Arkansas-Fort Smith getting harder to get into?
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith accepted 80% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 81% 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-Fort Smith overview