University of Arkansas: A Parent's Guide to Admissions, Cost & Outcomes

University of Arkansas is a public institution located in Fayetteville, Arkansas with a moderately selective admissions profile. For the most recent reporting cycle, University of Arkansas admits about half to three-quarters of applicants, with an overall admission rate of 74%. Admitted students typically post a median SAT of 1110 and an ACT composite around 25. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,209 per year, which is the figure most families actually pay rather than the published sticker price.

What GPA does my child need for University of Arkansas?

62% of enrolled students at University of Arkansas had a high school GPA of 3.75 or above, and the average was 3.83, according to its 2025-2026 Common Data Set.

What does University of Arkansas weight in admissions?

University of Arkansas reports these factor weights in its Common Data Set (2025-2026). What the weights mean

SAT and ACT scores University of Arkansas typically admits

The middle-50 SAT Math range is 510–600, with an EBRW midpoint near 575. The middle-50 ACT composite range is 21–28. Many applicants here submit scores; even slightly below the average can be competitive when combined with a strong GPA and curriculum.

Where admitted students ranked in their high school class

Class rank distribution gives parents a clear sense of how academically dominant a typical admitted student was within their own high school cohort, often a more meaningful signal than absolute GPA.

How much does University of Arkansas actually cost?

Published tuition is $10,104 for in-state students and $29,966 for out-of-state, before grants and scholarships. Room and board adds roughly $14,244 annually. After need-based and merit aid, the average family pays a net price of $18,209 per year, and that is the number that actually matters for budgeting. Roughly 18% of students receive Pell Grants.

Application deadlines and early decision data for University of Arkansas

Will my child graduate from University of Arkansas?

These predict outcomes at University of Arkansas better than its acceptance rate does. How to read retention and graduation rates

Most popular majors at University of Arkansas

The most popular undergraduate programs at University of Arkansas, measured by the number of students who actually graduate each year, are Business Administration, Management and Operations, Finance and Financial Management Services and Marketing. Across all programs, University of Arkansas confers roughly 2,160 bachelor's degrees a year. Graduates of its Business Administration, Management and Operations program report a median income of about $79,873 five years after entering college. What these figures mean

Is University of Arkansas safe? Campus crime & safety

In its most recent Clery Act report (2024), University of Arkansas disclosed 38 total criminal offenses across its campus and surrounding public property, about 1.3 per 1,000 students. That figure includes 4 violent offenses and 21 reported sexual assaults or VAWA offenses. Why per-1,000 rates, not counts

What is campus life like at University of Arkansas?

About 25% of undergraduates at University of Arkansas live in campus housing, so a meaningful share of students commute or live off campus. In Greek life, 24% of men join a fraternity and 47% of women join a sorority. Residential rate and Greek participation shape day-to-day social life and are worth weighing alongside academics and cost.

Colleges that admit at a similar rate

• University of Nevada-Reno
  74% acceptance · Nevada
• University of New Orleans
  74% acceptance · Louisiana
• Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
  73% acceptance · Louisiana
• University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
  75% acceptance · Colorado
• Faulkner University
  73% acceptance · Alabama
• University of Minnesota-Morris
  75% acceptance · Minnesota
• Missouri University of Science and Technology
  73% acceptance · Missouri
• Saint Louis University
  75% acceptance · Missouri

Common questions parents ask about University of Arkansas