Arkansas State University SAT and ACT scores
Jonesboro, AR · public college · 8,760 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Arkansas State University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Accepted. Arkansas State University is on the CLT's list of colleges that accept CLT scores.
Where do you stand?
Type a score to see how it compares with the middle 50% here.
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Free practice that explains every answer. Arkansas State University accepts the CLT, a shorter test some students score better on.
Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for Arkansas State University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Arkansas State University scored 970 to 1190, with an average of 1090. A score at or above 1080 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for Arkansas State University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 18 to 24. A 24 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does Arkansas State University require the SAT or ACT?
Arkansas State University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Arkansas State University accept the CLT?
Yes. Arkansas State University is on the CLT's list of colleges that accept CLT scores (cltexam.com, read October 29, 2026). A CLT score of about 56 to 82 matches its middle 50% range.
Colleges in Arkansas with similar scores
- University of Arkansas at Little RockSAT 960–1210
- University of the OzarksSAT 1020–1160
- University of Arkansas-Fort SmithACT 18–23
- University of Central ArkansasSAT 910–1170
- University of ArkansasSAT 1030–1220
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Belmont Abbey CollegeSAT 960–1200
- Cairn University-LanghorneSAT 1000–1160
- Central Michigan UniversitySAT 960–1200
- McPherson CollegeSAT 960–1200
- University of Mary Hardin-BaylorSAT 960–1200
- University of South AlabamaSAT 970–1190
More about Arkansas State University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Arkansas State University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026