University of Arkansas

If you are applying to Arkansas, the regular decision application deadline is August 1 and the fee for the application is $40.

Students who apply to Arkansas for fall should anticipate a decision by September 15.

Arkansas Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Arkansas's admissions stats.

Arkansas 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.7
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	25%
Mean SAT Score	1133
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	26%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	78%
Waitlist	Yes

University of Arkansas Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of Arkansas.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	Yes	November 1	December 15
Regular Decision	Yes	August 1	September 15

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Want to Apply Early to Arkansas?

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Arkansas does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. Arkansas will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.

Arkansas accepts approximately 96% of early action applicants and 83% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, Arkansas admitted 14,343 of the 15,7 who applied early action.

➡️ Explore a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on University of Arkansas Admissions

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Transferring to University of Arkansas

For more information on transferring to University of Arkansas, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Arkansas

Arkansas has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Arkansas Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Arkansas

Curious about the factors that are considered by Arkansas during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Arkansas for more information on admission factors.

Arkansas Application Requirements

To apply to Arkansas, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Arkansas's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement			√
Interview
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	3.0
Other Requirements	√			Minimum ACT Composite score of 20 or SAT total (math and EBRW only) of 1030, completion of 16 core academic units are Recommended for All and Required for Some
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Arkansas?

Students admitted to Arkansas have an average unweighted GPA of 3.7. Arkansas considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.

Out of all students that were admitted, 59% submitted a class rank. At Arkansas 25% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 51% were in the top 25% and 83% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At University of Arkansas, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	27.46%
3.75 and 3.99	25.42%
3.50 and 3.74	22.78%
3.25 and 3.49	14.36%
3.00 and 3.24	6.89%
2.50 and 2.9	3.06%
2.00 and 2.49	0.03%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Arkansas directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Arkansas considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Arkansas has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 26% of Arkansas's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 78% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Arkansas?

To be competitive with other Arkansas applicants, you should strive to earn between 1050 and 1210 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Arkansas 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1210 and 25% of scored lower than 1050, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Arkansas student is 1133.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Arkansas students scored 600 or higher and 75% of students scored 530 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Arkansas students scored 620 or higher, and 75% scored a 530 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Arkansas?

To be most competitive at Arkansas, you should strive to earn between 21 and 28 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 28 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Arkansas's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 28, and three out of four students scored lower than 28 on the ACT.

A 21 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Arkansas students. Only one out of every four students scored below 21.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to University of Arkansas

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 1. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.Applicants should hear back by September 15.

Transfer students can enroll in Arkansas during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Arkansas Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Arkansas?

❌ Students who are admitted to Arkansas must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does Arkansas accept transfer credits?

✅ Arkansas accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Arkansas accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Arkansas accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Arkansas accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Arkansas?

❌ No, Arkansas is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you may want to send them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Arkansas's acceptance rate?

✅ Arkansas's acceptance rate is 83%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Arkansas?

❌ Arkansas does not offer early decision.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Arkansas?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at Arkansas was 96% in 2021.

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