University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR · Public · Doctoral / R1 research university

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

1030–1220

Median ~1130

Acceptance rate

74%

Enrollment

28,677

ACT middle 50%

21–28

Current admissions guidance for University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas is the state's flagship public research university in Fayetteville with a reported 1030–1220 SAT middle-50% range in the federal College Scorecard snapshot. Its current test policy depends partly on high school GPA.

SAT/ACT policy

Applicants with at least a 3.20 high school GPA can be reviewed without a qualifying score, but must provide an approved test by May 1, 2027 for placement and enrollment. Applicants below 3.20 generally need testing when they apply.

Application deadlines

The Fall 2027 application opens July 15. November 1 is the priority admission deadline, November 15 is the priority scholarship deadline, and most merit consideration requires scores by February 1.

How to use your SAT score

Submit testing with the application if the high school GPA is below 3.20.
Even test-optional applicants should plan for the May 1 placement and enrollment score deadline.
Applicants seeking most merit awards should submit SAT or ACT results by February 1.

Admissions details checked July 17, 2026. Verify policies before applying: Arkansas new freshman requirements and dates · Arkansas freshman scholarships.

How University of Arkansas compares

The ~1130 SAT midpoint ranks #143 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #1 of 2 in AR.
Its 74% acceptance rate is more selective than 36% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
Reported section midpoints skew 20 points toward Reading and Writing (560 Math vs 580 Reading and Writing).
Median earnings 10 years after entry ($58,191) are $4,875 below the $63,066 median across that pool.
Out-of-state students pay $19,862 more per year than in-state students ($29,966 vs $10,104).

National SAT rank

#143 of 197

SAT rank in AR

#1 of 2

More selective than

36% of ranked colleges

Earnings vs national median

−$4,875

What the numbers say about University of Arkansas

The reported middle 50% spans 190 points, from 1030 to 1220. A planning score near or above 1260 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The reported section midpoints are 580 Reading and Writing and 560 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 74% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 71% completion rate and $58,191 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

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Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$10,104

Tuition (out-of-state)

$29,966

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$58,191

4-year completion rate (150% time)

71%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1030 and 1220. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1260 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1220 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
1130 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
1030 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

At or above 1220

Strong relative score

At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

1030–1210

Within the reported range

Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

Below 1030

Below the reported range

Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to University of Arkansas's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
Northwest Nazarene University	Nampa, ID	1010–1240	65%
Florida Atlantic University	Boca Raton, FL	1040–1200	66%
Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Mount Vernon, OH	1050–1320	84%
University of Lynchburg	Lynchburg, VA	980–1230	43%
West Virginia University	Morgantown, WV	1010–1220	89%
Coastal Carolina University	Conway, SC	1050–1220	75%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for University of Arkansas?

University of Arkansas's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1030–1220, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1260 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is University of Arkansas's acceptance rate?

University of Arkansas's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 74%.

How much does it cost to attend University of Arkansas?

In-state tuition is approximately $10,104 and out-of-state is approximately $29,966. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

Is University of Arkansas test-optional?

When are University of Arkansas's application deadlines?

The Fall 2027 application opens July 15. November 1 is the priority admission deadline, November 15 is the priority scholarship deadline, and most merit consideration requires scores by February 1.

Official site: www.uark.edu