University of Arkansas SAT Scores & Admissions
Fayetteville, AR · Public · Doctoral / R1 research university
The figures above are the stored federal Scorecard snapshot, imported April 25, 2026. Its fields can cover different reporting years. Current university profiles below can describe a different cohort or applicant group.
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
- Its SAT rank in the stored federal dataset is #157 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).
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.
Tuition and outcomes
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; our 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, not an admission guarantee.
- 1220 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
- 1130 SAT (range midpoint): Within the reported range; not a measured median.
- 1030 SAT (reported 25th percentile): At the lower end of the reported middle-50% range.
Strong relative score
At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.
Within the reported range
Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.
Below the reported range
Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Arlington | Arlington, TX | 1010–1240 | 80% |
| Northwest Nazarene University | Nampa, ID | 1010–1240 | 65% |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | Dearborn, MI | 990–1260 | 56% |
| West Virginia University | Morgantown, WV | 1010–1220 | 89% |
| Coastal Carolina University | Conway, SC | 1050–1220 | 75% |
| Longwood University | Farmville, VA | 1030–1210 | 90% |
Questions about University of Arkansas
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 historical College Scorecard snapshot reports approximately 74%. This is a past institution-wide applicant pool, not an individual admission probability.
How much does it cost to attend University of Arkansas?
Historical annual 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?
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.
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.