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University of Arkansas: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

University of Arkansas admits about 74.3% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 1030–1220 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 20–25 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 74.3%
SAT range 1030-1220
Net price $17,571
Graduation rate 70.9%

University of Arkansas At a Glance

LocationFayetteville, Arkansas
TypePublic
Undergraduate Enrollment28,677
Acceptance Rate74.3%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)520-620
SAT Range (Math)510-600
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)1030-1220
Average SAT (Combined)1169
ACT Range21-28
Average Net Price$17,571/yr
Tuition (In-State)$10,496/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)$31,550/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate70.9%
Full-Time Retention Rate86.4%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry$63,588
Median Debt at Completion$20,500

How University of Arkansas Compares

University of Arkansas is more selective than about 59% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 28,677 students, it is larger than about 80% of the 265 schools in this list.

Similar Colleges

Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR — 82% acceptance University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY — 74% acceptance University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO — 75% acceptance University of Houston Houston, TX — 74% acceptance University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV — 74% acceptance Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK — 75% acceptance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University of Arkansas's acceptance rate?

University of Arkansas's acceptance rate is about 74.3%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for University of Arkansas?

Admitted students at University of Arkansas typically report a combined SAT score between 1030 and 1220 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does University of Arkansas require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check University of Arkansas's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of University of Arkansas?

The average net price reported for University of Arkansas is $17,571 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also University of Arkansas's official site.