University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR · Public · Doctoral / R2 research university

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

960–1210

Median ~1090

Acceptance rate

59%

Enrollment

4,949

ACT middle 50%

17–24

Current admissions guidance for UA Little Rock

UA Little Rock is a public research university with several freshman admission pathways. Unlike many test-optional colleges, it requires an official ACT, SAT, CLT, or ACCUPLACER result as part of every freshman application pathway.

SAT/ACT policy

Applicants with at least a 3.0 high school GPA must submit an official entrance exam, but UA Little Rock lists no minimum score for that pathway. Another pathway accepts a 1010 SAT with no minimum GPA, while applicants with a 2.25 GPA can qualify through published SAT section minimums.

Application deadlines

For Fall 2026, the priority deadline to apply and submit admission documents is August 17. Incoming freshmen seeking Academic Merit awards must submit admission materials and test scores by August 1.

How to use your SAT score

Submit an official score even with a 3.0-or-higher GPA because the university still requires an entrance exam on file.
A 1010 total SAT can satisfy the no-minimum-GPA admission pathway.
Applicants using the 2.25 GPA pathway should verify that both SAT sections meet the university's published minimums.

Admissions details checked July 17, 2026. Verify policies before applying: UA Little Rock freshman admission standards · UA Little Rock admission deadlines · UA Little Rock freshman scholarship requirements.

How UA Little Rock compares

The ~1090 SAT midpoint ranks #182 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #2 of 2 in AR.
Its 59% acceptance rate is more selective than 63% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
Reported section midpoints skew 10 points toward Reading and Writing (550 Math vs 560 Reading and Writing).
Median earnings 10 years after entry ($45,265) are $17,801 below the $63,066 median across that pool.
Out-of-state students pay $12,410 more per year than in-state students ($22,158 vs $9,748).

National SAT rank

#182 of 197

SAT rank in AR

#2 of 2

More selective than

63% of ranked colleges

Earnings vs national median

−$17,801

What the numbers say about UA Little Rock

The reported middle 50% spans 250 points, from 960 to 1210. A planning score near or above 1250 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The reported section midpoints are 560 Reading and Writing and 550 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 59% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 42% completion rate and $45,265 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

Understand a 1090 SAT score Plan for a 1250 Verify current admissions policy

Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$9,748

Tuition (out-of-state)

$22,158

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$45,265

4-year completion rate (150% time)

42%

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 960 and 1210. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1250 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1210 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
1090 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
960 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

At or above 1210

Strong relative score

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

960–1200

Within the reported range

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

Below 960

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 UA Little Rock'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
Northern Kentucky University	Highland Heights, KY	950–1150	68%
University of Hawaii at Manoa	Honolulu, HI	1080–1290	87%
Flagler College	Saint Augustine, FL	960–1190	81%
Houston Christian University	Houston, TX	990–1190	84%
Randolph-Macon College	Ashland, VA	980–1220	87%
Grand Canyon University	Phoenix, AZ	1010–1110	79%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for UA Little Rock?

University of Arkansas at Little Rock's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 960–1210, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1250 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is UA Little Rock's acceptance rate?

University of Arkansas at Little Rock's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 59%.

How much does it cost to attend UA Little Rock?

In-state tuition is approximately $9,748 and out-of-state is approximately $22,158. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

Is UA Little Rock test-optional?

When are UA Little Rock's application deadlines?

For Fall 2026, the priority deadline to apply and submit admission documents is August 17. Incoming freshmen seeking Academic Merit awards must submit admission materials and test scores by August 1.

Official site: ualr.edu/www