University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR · Midsize city

AskSchool #281 of 300PublicDoctoral university – very high research (R1)Test optional
Acceptance rate
74.3%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$18,209
Sticker price $27,767
Graduation rate
71%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$58,191
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
74.3%
Applicants (fall 2023)
28,186
Admitted (fall 2023)
20,202
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
6,337
Yield (admitted who enroll)
31%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
74%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
68%
SAT reading, middle 50%
520–620
SAT math, middle 50%
510–600
ACT composite, middle 50%
21–28
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
28% / 77%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
considered
Recommendations
not considered
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
considered
Other test
not considered
Work experience
not considered
Personal statement or essay
considered
Legacy status
considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$14,319
Family income $30–48k$14,322
Family income $48–75k$15,934
Family income $75–110k$20,772
Family income $110k+$22,470
Full sticker price (per year)
$27,767
Tuition & fees – in-state
$10,104
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$29,966
Median debt at graduation
$21,500
Students with federal loans
33%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
71%
Freshmen who return for year 2
86%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$47,767
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$58,191

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
28,677
Graduate students
4,751
Student-to-faculty ratio
20 : 1
Women
56%
Students receiving Pell grants
18%
Full-time faculty
82%

Undergraduate diversity

White74%
Hispanic12%
Two or more4.9%
Black3.8%
Asian2.9%
International1.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.8%
Unknown0.5%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing30%
Health Professions10%
Engineering7.1%
Communication & Journalism6.8%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences6.3%
Psychology4.7%
Agriculture4.1%
Social Sciences3.9%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

Chancellor
Charles F. Robinson
Main phone
(479) 575-2000
Address
1125 W Maple St, Administration Bldg 425, Fayetteville, AR 72701

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.