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University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR·Public·~74% acceptance

University of Arkansas is a public university based in Fayetteville, AR. Admissions are accessible, with about 74% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $18,209 per year after financial aid. About 70% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $58,191 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$18,209/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $27,767
Aid cuts ~$9,558/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
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EA
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range3.41–3.91
SAT (middle 50%)1030–1220
ACT (middle 50%)21–28
Test policyConsidered
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
70%
graduation rate
86%
freshman retention
$49,686
median earnings, 6yr
$58,191
median earnings, 10yr
How University of Arkansas reads an application

What University of Arkansas values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)State residency
Also considered
Class rankTest scoresApplication essaysRecommendationsExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesFirst-generation statusAlumni relation (legacy)Geographic residenceVolunteer workWork experience

From University of Arkansas’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What University of Arkansas requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigor
Considered
Class rankCollege-prep programTest scoresApplication essaysAlumni relation (legacy)TOEFL / English proficiency

From federal IPEDS data — what University of Arkansas requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is University of Arkansas's acceptance rate?
University of Arkansas admits about 74% of applicants.
How much does University of Arkansas cost?
At University of Arkansas, the average net price after aid is about $18,209 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $27,767 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Arkansas?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1030–1220 on the SAT and 21–28 on the ACT.
What are University of Arkansas's application deadlines?
University of Arkansas's deadline is Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does University of Arkansas value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, University of Arkansas rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), and State residency as "very important" in admissions decisions. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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