More selective than 47% of Arkansas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
28% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 77% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Arkansas 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.
University of Arkansas 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 is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 520 | 620 |
| SAT math | 510 | 600 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 28 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1030 | 1220 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Arkansas admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 74% | 520–620 | 510–600 | 21–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 72% | 530–620 | 520–600 | 21–28 | 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 compared with other Arkansas colleges?
University of Arkansas has the 10th-lowest acceptance rate of 18 Arkansas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Arkansas colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Arkansas
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Arkansas admissions questions
What is the University of Arkansas acceptance rate?
University of Arkansas accepts 74% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 20,202 of 28,186 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Arkansas require the SAT or ACT?
University of Arkansas considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 28% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 77% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of Arkansas?
The middle 50% of University of Arkansas enrolled first-year students scored 1030–1220 on the SAT and 21–28 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?
31% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (6,337 of 20,202).
Is University of Arkansas getting harder to get into?
University of Arkansas accepted 74% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 72% 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 overview