Public

Large

Southeastern Conference

University of Arkansas SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1030 to 1210

ACT Range21 to 28

Average GPA3.82

Acceptance Rate74.3%

With a 74% admit rate, Arkansas is accessible for many qualified applicants, so your strategy should be to make your academics clearly match the incoming class. Because scores are required and most applicants submit the ACT, aim for a 28 ACT, or about a 1210 SAT, to be in the upper half of admitted students.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

University of Arkansas facts and stats

Quick Facts

University of Arkansas enrolls 28,859 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Arkansas has an 86% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%, and its 6-year graduation rate is 71%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 20:1. Arkansas is test-required for admissions.

Location

Fayetteville, AR

Undergrad Enrollment28,859

Freshman Retention86%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio20:1

Graduation Rate71%

Test PolicyTest-required

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Key University of Arkansas application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

August 1

Early Action

November 1

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

November 1

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Because Arkansas is test-required, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and early fall for retakes, with the September ACT or October SAT as the last likely scores to arrive before the November 1 Early Action deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Arkansas, a public university in the Southeastern Conference, lists in-state tuition at $7,896 and out-of-state tuition at $27,758. The average merit award is $4,788, and students should submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline for financial aid consideration.

In-State Tuition$7,896

Out-of-State Tuition$27,758

Room and Board$14,244

Average Merit Award$4,788

Application Fee$40

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at Grad$29,351

Arkansas lists out-of-state tuition at $27,758, while in-state tuition is $7,896. Room and board adds another $14,244, so total costs can vary significantly based on tuition category and living plans. The average merit award is $4,788, which can help reduce the bill for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $29,351.