University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Acceptance Rate
Fort Smith, Arkansas · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,677
- Admitted
- 2,181
- Yield
- 40.6%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's acceptance rate has risen from 56.3% in 2014–15 to 81.5% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 4,001 to 2,677 (-33%) over that period.
Its 81.5% rate makes University of Arkansas-Fort Smith more selective than about 39% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 17 tracked Arkansas schools, it is more selective than about 29%.
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 40.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,001 | 2,252 | 56.3% | 1,188 |
| 2015–16 | 3,571 | 1,993 | 55.8% | 1,084 |
| 2023–24 | 2,677 | 2,181 | 81.5% | 886 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,749 | 1,430 | 81.8% |
| Men | 928 | 751 | 80.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 18–23 | 81% |
How University of Arkansas compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's acceptance rate?
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's acceptance rate is 81.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,181 admitted of 2,677 applicants).
Is University of Arkansas-Fort Smith test optional?
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to University of Arkansas-Fort Smith?
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith received 2,677 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,181.
Is University of Arkansas-Fort Smith getting harder to get into?
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 56.3% in 2014–15 to 81.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://uafs.edu/.