Fayetteville, AR
Roughly 72 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 77% to 72% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 17,913 | 13,809 | 4,605 | 77% |
| 2020 | 19,777 | 15,361 | 4,726 | 78% |
| 2021 | 21,462 | 17,743 | 6,065 | 83% |
| 2022 | 26,219 | 20,695 | 7,099 | 79% |
| 2023 | 28,186 | 20,202 | 6,337 | 72% |
Fall 2023 applicants
12,233 of 16,529 women and 7,968 of 11,656 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
University of Arkansas has an acceptance rate of 72% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 20,202 of 28,186 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 72 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
28,186 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 6,337 enrolled.
No. University of Arkansas is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 77% to 72% — it has become more selective.