University of ArkansasUniversity of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR · South
- Acceptance rate
- 74.3%
- SAT mid-50
- 1030-1220
- Cost after aid
- $18,209
- Graduation rate
- 71%
What University of Arkansas says matters
How University of Arkansas rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.
- Acceptance rate
- 74%
- 24,326 of 32,928
- Yield
- 29%
- 6,956 enrolled
- SAT mid-50
- 1020-1210
- ACT mid-50
- 21-28
- CDS year
- 2025-26
Acceptance rate by gender
- Men
- 71%9,502 of 13,408
- Women
- 76%14,818 of 19,511
Very important
- Rigor of secondary school record
- Class rank
- Academic GPA
- Standardized test scores
- Application essay
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Extracurricular activities
- Talent or ability
- Character or personal qualities
- First generation
- Alumni relation
- Geographical residence
- State residency
- Religious affiliation or commitment
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
- Level of applicant's interest
The full Common Data Set
Every figure University of Arkansas published for 2025-26, section by section.
First-Time, First-Year Admission126
Applications
- Total first-time, first-year males who applied
- 13,408
- Total first-time, first-year females who applied
- 19,511
- Total first-time, first-year males who were admitted
- 9,502
- Total first-time, first-year females who were admitted
- 14,818
- Total first-time, first-year males who enrolled
- 2,964
- Total first-time, first-year females who enrolled
- 3,945
- Total full-time, first-time, first-year males who enrolled
- 2,964
- Total part-time, first-time, first-year males who enrolled
- 14
- Total full-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled
- 3,945
- Total part-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled
- 27
- Total first-time, first-year students who applied
- 32,928
- Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
- 24,326
- Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
- 6,956
- Total first-time, first-year who applied
- 8,988
- Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
- 7,116
- Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
- 3,206
- Total first-time, first-year who applied
- 22,358
- Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
- 17,028
- Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
- 3,707
- Total first-time, first-year who applied
- 1,578
- Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
- 182
- Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
- 43
- Total first-time, first-year who applied
- 4
- Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
- 0
- Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
- 0
Wait List
- Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:
- 389
- Number accepting a place on the waiting list:
- 389
- Number of wait-listed students admitted:
- 32
Admissions Requirements
- Total academic units
- 16
- English
- 4
- Mathematics
- 4
- Science
- 3
- Of these, units that must be lab
- 1
- Foreign language
- 0
- Social studies
- 1
- History
- 2
- Academic electives
- 2
- Computer Science
- 0
- Visual/Performing Arts
- 0
- Total academic units
- 18
- English
- 4
- Mathematics
- 4
- Science
- 3
- Of these, units that must be lab
- 1
- Foreign language
- 2
- Social studies
- 1
- History
- 2
- Academic electives
- 2
- Computer Science
- 0
- Visual/Performing Arts
- 0
Basis for Selection
- Rigor of secondary school record
- Very Important
- Class rank
- Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Very Important
- Standardized test scores
- Very Important
- Application Essay
- Very Important
- Recommendation(s)
- Very Important
- Interview
- Very Important
- Extracurricular activities
- Very Important
- Talent/ability
- Very Important
- Character/personal qualities
- Very Important
- First generation
- Very Important
- Alumni/ae relation
- Very Important
- Geographical residence
- Very Important
- State residency
- Very Important
- Religious affiliation/commitment
- Very Important
- Volunteer work
- Very Important
- Work experience
- Very Important
- Level of applicant’s interest
- Very Important
First-time, first-year Profile
- Percent Submitting SAT Scores
- 31%
- Percent Submitting ACT Scores
- 72%
- Number Submitting SAT Scores
- 2,170
- Number Submitting ACT Scores
- 5,025
- SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
- 1,020
- SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
- 1,110
- SAT Composite: 75th Percentile
- 1,210
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile
- 520
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile
- 560
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile
- 620
- SAT Math: 25th Percentile
- 500
- SAT Math: 50th Percentile
- 560
- SAT Math: 75th Percentile
- 620
- ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
- 21%
- ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
- 24%
- ACT Composite: 75th Percentile
- 28%
- ACT Math: 25th Percentile
- 18%
- ACT Math: 50th Percentile
- 23%
- ACT Math: 75th Percentile
- 26%
- ACT English: 25th Percentile
- 20%
- ACT English: 50th Percentile
- 23%
- ACT English: 75th Percentile
- 28%
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800
- 4.8
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699
- 30.6
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599
- 49.8
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499
- 13.8
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399
- 1
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299
- 0
- SAT Math: 700-800
- 2.8
- SAT Math: 600-699
- 23.9
- SAT Math: 500-599
- 48.5
- SAT Math: 400-499
- 23.5
- SAT Math: 300-399
- 1.3
- SAT Math: 200-299
- 0
- SAT Composite: 1400-1600
- 2.6
- SAT Composite: 1200-1399
- 25.7
- SAT Composite: 1000-1199
- 53.1
- SAT Composite: 800-999
- 17.9
- SAT Composite: 600-799
- 0.7
- SAT Composite: 400-599
- 0
- ACT Composite: 30-36
- 17.7
- ACT Composite: 24-29
- 34.6
- ACT Composite: 18-23
- 41.6
- ACT Composite: 12-17
- 6
- ACT Composite: 6-11
- 0
- ACT Composite: Below 6
- 0
- ACT Composite: Total
- 100
- Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class
- 26%
- Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class
- 53%
- Percent in top half of high school graduating class
- 15%
- Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class
- 15%
- Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class
- 1.9%
- Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:
- 58%
- Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:
- 100%
Admission Policies
- Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?
- Yes
- Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?
- Yes
- If yes, maximum period of postponement:
- -
- Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?
- Yes
Transfer Admission14
Fall Applicants
- Males
- 1,940
- Females
- 2,384
- Males
- 1,116
- Females
- 1,093
- Males
- 643
- Females
- 551
Application for Admission
- High school transcript
- Required of All
- College transcript(s)
- Required of All
- Essay or personal statement
- Required of All
- Interview
- Required of All
- Standardized test scores
- Required of All
- Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
- Required of All
- Fall Closing Date: Month
- 8
- Spring Closing Date: Month
- 12
Academic Offerings and Policies7
Special Study Options
- Honors Program
- X
- Independent study
- X
- Student-designed major
- X
- Study abroad
- X
- Teacher certification program
- X
- Undergraduate Research
- X
- Weekend college
- X
Student Life37
Percent Participating
- Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
- 54%
- Percent of males who join fraternities
- 26%
- Percent of females who join sororities
- 54%
- Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
- 85%
- Percent who live off campus or commute
- 16%
- Percent of students age 25 and older
- 10%
- Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
- 49%
- Percent of males who join fraternities
- 24%
- Percent of females who join sororities
- 47%
- Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
- 25%
- Percent who live off campus or commute
- 75%
- Percent of students age 25 and older
- 5.6%
Average Age
- Average age of full-time students
- 18
- Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
- 18
- Average age of full-time students
- 20
- Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
- 21
Activities Offered
- Campus Ministries
- X
- Choral groups
- X
- Concert band
- X
- Dance
- X
- Drama/theater
- X
- International Student Organization
- X
- Jazz band
- X
- Literary magazine
- X
- Marching band
- X
- Model UN
- X
- Music ensembles
- X
- Musical theater
- X
- Opera
- X
- Pep band
- X
- Radio station
- X
- Student government
- X
- Student newspaper
- X
- Student-run film society
- X
- Symphony orchestra
- X
- Television station
- X
- Yearbook
- X
Annual Expenses20
Information
- Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:
- https://treasurer.uark.edu/Estimator.aspx
Public Tuition
- Tuition: In-district
- 8336.00
- Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
- 8336.00
- Tuition: Out-of-state:
- 30604.00
- Tuition: Nonresident
- 30604.00
- Tuition: In-district
- 8336.00
- Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
- 8336.00
- Tuition: Out-of-state:
- 30604.00
- Tuition: Nonresident
- 30604.00
All Institutions Expenses
- Required Fees:
- 2580.00
- Required Fees:
- 2580.00
Estimated Expenses
- Books and supplies:
- 1270.00
- Transportation:
- 2656.00
- Other expenses:
- 3452.00
- Books and supplies:
- 1270.00
- Transportation
- 2656.00
- Other expenses:
- 3452.00
- Books and supplies:
- 1270.00
- Transportation:
- 2656.00
- Other expenses:
- 3452.00
Financial Aid45
Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid
- N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
- 1,447
- O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
- 4,374
- P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
- 80
- Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
- 23,293
- N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
- 4,695
- O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
- 5,350
- P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
- 421
- Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
- 19,484
- N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
- 125
- O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
- 2,807
- P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
- 10
- Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
- 10,841
Need-based Aid Awarded
- Federal
- 33833944.00
- State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
- 19601058.00
- Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
- 22533257.00
- Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
- 4190576.00
- Total Scholarships/Grants
- 80158835.00
- Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
- 54662701.00
- Federal Work-Study
- 4441390.00
- State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
- 0.00
- Total Self-Help
- 59104091.00
- Parent Loans
- 12100353.00
- Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
- 880985.00
- Athletic Awards
- 1533225.00
Non-need-based Aid Awarded
- Federal
- 130176.00
- State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
- 26156785.00
- Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
- 26917424.00
- Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
- 5500155.00
- Total Scholarships/Grants
- 58704540.00
- Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
- 73633028.00
- State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
- 0.00
- Total Self-Help
- 73633028.00
- Parent Loans
- 3167718.00
- Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
- 1834912.00
- Athletic Awards
- 8311097.00
Source Type Loan
- A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
- 2,019
- B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
- 1,951
- E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
- 508
- A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
- 45.0
- B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
- 44.0
- E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
- 11.0
- A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
- 29318
- B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
- 19502
- E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
- 41598
Institutional Aid
- If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:
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Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred37
Diploma/Certificates
- TOTAL (should = 100%)
- 100%
Associate
- TOTAL (should = 100%)
- 0
Bachelors
- Natural resources and conservation
- 0.7
- Architecture
- 2.5
- Area, ethnic, and gender studies
- 0
- Communication/journalism
- 6.6
- Communication technologies
- 0
- Personal and culinary services
- 0
- Engineering
- 6.7
- Engineering technologies
- 0
- Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
- 0.8
- Family and consumer sciences
- 3.7
- Law/legal studies
- 0
- English
- 0.7
- Liberal arts/general studies
- 0
- Library science
- 0
- Biological/life sciences
- 6
- Mathematics and statistics
- 0.5
- Military science and military technologies
- 0
- Parks and recreation
- 1.5
- Philosophy and religious studies
- 0.3
- Theology and religious vocations
- 0
- Physical sciences
- 1.6
- Science technologies
- 0
- Psychology
- 4.6
- Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
- 2.4
- Public administration and social services
- 0.9
- Social sciences
- 5.5
- Construction trades
- 0
- Mechanic and repair technologies
- 0
- Precision production
- 0
- Transportation and materials moving
- 0
- Health professions and related programs
- 9.9
- Business/marketing
- 30.7
- History
- 1
- Other
- 0
- TOTAL (should = 100%)
- 100%
Enrollment And Persistence1
Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category
- Nonresidents
- 53.6
Instructional Faculty And Class Size41
Instructional Faculty
- A. Total number of instructional faculty
- 1,371
- B. Total number who are members of minority groups
- 331
- C. Total number who are females
- 629
- D. Total number who are males
- 742
- E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
- 86
- F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
- 1,120
- G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
- 202
- H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
- 49
- I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
- 0
- J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
- 28
- A. Total number of instructional faculty
- 265
- B. Total number who are members of minority groups
- 35
- C. Total number who are females
- 149
- D. Total number who are males
- 116
- E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
- 7
- F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
- 117
- G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
- 113
- H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
- 34
- I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
- 1
- J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
- 21
- A. Total number of instructional faculty
- 1,636
- B. Total number who are members of minority groups
- 366
- C. Total number who are females
- 778
- D. Total number who are males
- 858
- E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
- 93
- F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
- 1,237
- G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
- 315
- H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
- 83
- I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
- 1
- J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
- 49
Student to Faculty Ratio
- Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio
- 20.7
- based on ____ students
- 30,005
- and ____ faculty
- 33
Undergraduate Class Size
- 2-9
- 339
- 10-19
- 339
- 20-29
- 755
- 30-39
- 621
- 40-49
- 322
- 50-99
- 337
- 100+
- 472
- Total
- 184
About University of Arkansas
University of Arkansas is a large public university in Fayetteville, AR, in a city setting.
What University of Arkansas looks for
University of Arkansas admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.
Frequently asked
What SAT score do I need for University of Arkansas?
University of Arkansas's middle 50% SAT range is 1030 to 1220. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What ACT score do I need for University of Arkansas?
Middle 50% ACT range is 21 to 28. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Arkansas?
University of Arkansas admits roughly 74% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.
What does University of Arkansas actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $18,209 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is University of Arkansas a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat University of Arkansas as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.
