University of Arkansas Acceptance Rate
Fayetteville, Arkansas · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 28,186
- Admitted
- 20,202
- Yield
- 31.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
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's acceptance rate has risen from 62% in 2014–15 to 71.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 18,984 to 28,186 (+48%) over that period.
Its 71.7% rate makes University of Arkansas more selective than about 59% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 17 tracked Arkansas schools, it is more selective than about 35%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (74% for women vs 68.4% for men, a 5.6-point gap). University of Arkansas has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 31.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 18,984 | 11,777 | 62% | 4,571 |
| 2015–16 | 20,542 | 12,337 | 60.1% | 4,915 |
| 2016–17 | 21,539 | 13,613 | 63.2% | 4,967 |
| 2017–18 | 21,715 | 14,324 | 66% | 5,066 |
| 2018–19 | 18,732 | 14,512 | 77.5% | 5,008 |
| 2019–20 | 17,913 | 13,809 | 77.1% | 4,605 |
| 2020–21 | 19,777 | 15,361 | 77.7% | 4,726 |
| 2021–22 | 21,462 | 17,743 | 82.7% | 6,065 |
| 2022–23 | 26,219 | 20,695 | 78.9% | 7,099 |
| 2023–24 | 28,186 | 20,202 | 71.7% | 6,337 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 16,529 | 12,233 | 74% |
| Men | 11,656 | 7,968 | 68.4% |
| Unknown | 1 | 1 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 530–620 | 28% |
| SAT Math | 520–600 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–28 | 77% |
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's acceptance rate?
University of Arkansas's acceptance rate is 71.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (20,202 admitted of 28,186 applicants).
Is University of Arkansas test optional?
University of Arkansas is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Arkansas?
University of Arkansas received 28,186 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 20,202.
What SAT score do you need for University of Arkansas?
Admitted students at University of Arkansas typically scored 530–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 520–600 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Arkansas getting harder to get into?
University of Arkansas has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 62% in 2014–15 to 71.7% 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://www.uark.edu/.