University of Arkansas Admission
Acceptance Rate
74.30%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
29.15%
Freshmen Enrollment
6,618
SAT Scores
1,120
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 30,555 students have applied and 22,703 students have allowed to admit to University of Arkansas (Acceptance rate: 74.30%). Arkansas's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 29.15 % where 6,618 students have finally enrolled out of 22,703 admitted students.
Arkansas acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College and University of Hawaii at Manoa, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 78.07%).
Arkansas enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 22.44%).
How to Apply to University of Arkansas
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Arkansas. Arkansas offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://admissions.uark.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://admissions.uark.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://finaid.uark.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://finaid.uark.edu/aid-calculator.php |
| Veterans Tuition | https://vmsc.uark.edu/ |
| Athletic | https://catalog.uark.edu/undergraduatecatalog/academicregulations/graduationrates/ |
| Disability Service | https://cea.uark.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Arkansas and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at University of Arkansas is 1,120 and the average ACT score is 24. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Arkansas is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,249). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas | 1,120 | 24 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,249 | 26 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas | 1,094 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Arkansas, 2,058 students submitted SAT scores (31% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,120 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 520 | 570 | 620 |
| Mathematics | 510 | 550 | 600 |
| Total | 1,030 | 1,120 | 1,220 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At University of Arkansas, 4,818 students submitted ACT scores (73% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 24 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 21 | 24 | 28 |
| English | 20 | 23 | 28 |
| Mathematics | 18 | 23 | 26 |
Arkansas Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Arkansas. The school requires 2 items to submit - Secondary school GPA and Secondary school record.
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |