Little Rock, Arkansas
UALR Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
74.6%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Moderate | |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
How hard is it to get into UALR and can I get accepted? The school has a 75% acceptance rate. Last year, 1,574 out of 2,109 applicants were admitted making UALR a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Academically, it has moderate requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 42 percent. University of Arkansas at Little Rock typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 47% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
75% are accepted,
can you get in?
UALR SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1170-1230Applicants Submitting SAT
1%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 590 |
| SAT Math 25th | 580 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1170 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 630 |
| SAT Math 75th | 600 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1230 |
| Average SAT Score | 1200 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of Arkansas at Little Rock?
University of Arkansas at Little Rock typically requires applicants to be in the top 29 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1170 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1140. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1200 out of 1600. 1 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1230 and Above | Good | >84% |
| 1200 to 1230 | Avg + | 75%-84% |
| 1170 to 1200 | Avg - | 64%-75% |
| 1140 to 1170 | Reach | 51%-64% |
| Less than 1140 | Low | <51% |
UALR ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
19-25Applicants Submitting ACT
91%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 18 |
| ACT Math 25th | 17 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 19 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 25 |
| ACT Math 75th | 24 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 25 |
| Average ACT Score | 22 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into UALR?
Admission data indicates that UALR regularly accepts students with ACT's of 19 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 56 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 16 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 22 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 25 and above have very competitive chances. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 91 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 25 and Above | Good | >84% |
| 22 to 25 | Avg + | 75%-84% |
| 19 to 22 | Avg - | 64%-75% |
| 16 to 19 | Reach | 51%-64% |
| Less than 16 | Low | <51% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.18Typical High School Grades
BYou will need about average high school grades to get into University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Arkansas at Little Rock was 3.18 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as UALR accepts 75% of students who apply.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 17% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 17% | Good |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 18% | Avg + |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 17% | Avg - |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 20% | Avg - |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 9% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | 3% | Reach |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
75% of University of Arkansas at Little Rock freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 14% |
| Top 25% of class | 43% |
| Top 50% of class | 75% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 25% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 8% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 1,214 | 895 | 2,109 |
| Accepted | 905 | 669 | 1,574 |
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Enrolled | 420 | 322 | 742 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 46% | 48% | 47% |
Fall 2019 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Sep 1, 2019Days left to Apply
40Applicants have 40 days left until the Fall 2019 term applications are due on Sep 1, 2019.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of Arkansas at Little Rock and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=106245 IPEDS survey data for University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
