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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville,
AR
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate79%
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About Arkansas
University of Arkansas is a public, state university in the city of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Arkansas was founded in 1871. The college enrolls around 30,936 students a year, including 29,269 undergrads.
Arkansas Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into Arkansas. The acceptance rate at Arkansas is 79%. Out of 26,210 applications received in 2022, 20,691 students were offered admission.
| University of Arkansas Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 79% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 88% |
| Average GPA | 3.8 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 88% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 31% |
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University of Arkansas is located in the city of Fayetteville, Arkansas, near Tulsa and OK.
If you want to see Arkansas for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 49 to Fayetteville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Northwest Arkansas National Airport.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what University of Arkansas and Fayetteville are like without leaving home.
College Info
Arkansas Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Aug 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Aug 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Arkansas is Aug 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Arkansas is Aug 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Arkansas SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1040 - 1210
Math SAT Range
510 - 610
Reading SAT Range
520 - 610
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1210 and Above
Good
1040 to 1210
Avg
1040 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Arkansas students is 1124. Applicants with SAT scores of 1210 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Arkansas, while applicants with SAT scores between 1040 to 1210 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1040 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Arkansas.
Arkansas Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$22,116
In State$41,140
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$7,666
$26,690
Fees
$2,082
$2,082
Housing
$12,368
$12,368
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Arkansas is like? There are approximately 30,936 students enrolled at Arkansas, including 29,269 undergraduate students and 1,667 graduate students. 80% percent of students attend school full-time, 48% percent are from AR and 52% percent of students are from other states.
80%
Full Time10%
Part Time48%
In State52%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
30,936
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
79%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Aug 1
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