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University of Arkansas Admission Requirements (GPA, SAT & ACT)

Arkansas · 74.3% acceptance rate · figures from verified Common Data Set reporting

Here's what University of Arkansas actually looks for, pulled from the real admitted-student numbers — not a wish list. Use these as the bar to clear, then see where your own profile lands.

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GPA requirement

3.2–3.8
middle 50% of admitted students (unweighted)

You'll want to be at or above the 3.2–3.8 band. A few B's are survivable if the rest of the application is strong.

SAT requirement

1030–1220
middle 50% admitted SAT

ACT requirement

21–28
middle 50% admitted ACT

What test scores really mean here

Most admitted students score in the 1030–1220 SAT / 21–28 ACT range. Many selective schools are test-optional right now — check University of Arkansas's current policy, but a score inside this band only helps.

The honest version

Hitting these numbers gets you into the pile. It doesn't get you in. University of Arkansas accepts 74.3% of applicants, which means most students with the "right" GPA and scores still get turned down. Course rigor, essays, recommendations, and a clear spike are what separate admits from the rest of the qualified pool.

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University of Arkansas chances by GPA

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Ranges are CDS-based estimates from recent cycles. Always confirm current requirements and test policy on University of Arkansas's official admissions site before you apply.

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