Arkansas Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into University of Arkansas
University of Arkansas
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
77.5%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Difficult | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
How hard is it to get into Arkansas and can I get accepted? The school has a 77% acceptance rate ranking it #12 in Arkansas for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 14,512 out of 18,732 applicants were admitted making University of Arkansas an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has difficult requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 36 percent. University of Arkansas typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 35% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1100-1290Applicants Submitting SAT
26%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 560 |
| SAT Math 25th | 540 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1100 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 650 |
| SAT Math 75th | 640 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1290 |
| 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?
University of Arkansas typically requires applicants to be in the top 41 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1100 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 1000. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1200 out of 1600. The school ranks #3 in Arkansas for highest average SAT composite score. 26 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.
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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1290 and Above | Good | >85% |
| 1195 to 1290 | Avg + | 77%-85% |
| 1100 to 1195 | Avg - | 66%-77% |
| 1005 to 1100 | Reach | 54%-66% |
| Less than 1005 | Low | <54% |
Arkansas ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
23-29Applicants Submitting ACT
90%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 23 |
| ACT Math 25th | 22 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 23 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 31 |
| ACT Math 75th | 28 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 29 |
| Average ACT Score | 26 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Arkansas?
Admission data indicates that Arkansas regularly accepts students with ACT's of 23 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 32 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 20 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 26 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 29 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #2 in Arkansas for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 90 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Arkansas.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 29 and Above | Good | >85% |
| 26 to 29 | Avg + | 77%-85% |
| 23 to 26 | Avg - | 66%-77% |
| 20 to 23 | Reach | 54%-66% |
| Less than 20 | Low | <54% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.62Typical High School Grades
B+You will need very good grades in high school to get into University of Arkansas. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Arkansas was 3.62 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #3 in Arkansas for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.62 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Arkansas accepts 77% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 39% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 24% | Avg + |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 20% | Avg - |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 12% | Reach |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 5% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
57% of University of Arkansas freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 28% |
| Top 25% of class | 57% |
| Top 50% of class | 88% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 12% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 1% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 10,921 | 7,811 | 18,732 |
| Accepted | 8,554 | 5,958 | 14,512 |
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 76% | 77% |
| Enrolled | 2,790 | 2,218 | 5,008 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 33% | 37% | 35% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Aug 1, 2020Days left to Apply
122Applicants have 122 days left until the Fall 2020 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2020.
Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to Arkansas before the Aug 1 application deadline.
| SAT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| May 2 | May 15 |
| Jun 6 | Jul 15 |
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Apr 4 | Apr 14 |
| Jun 13 | Jun 23 |
| Jul 18 | Jul 28 |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of Arkansas and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does University of Arkansas prefer SAT or ACT?
26% of students submit their SAT scores to Arkansas. 90% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into University of Arkansas?
77% of those who apply are granted admission to Arkansas. Admission competition is and the college has difficult admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for University of Arkansas?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1100 and 1290. 26% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for University of Arkansas?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 23 and 29. 90% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.