University of Arkansas SAT and ACT scores
Fayetteville, AR · public college · 27,472 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 University of Arkansas reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Accepted. University of Arkansas 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.
Raise your score for University of Arkansas
Free practice that explains every answer. University of Arkansas accepts the CLT, a shorter test some students score better on.
Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for University of Arkansas?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to University of Arkansas scored 1030 to 1220, with an average of 1169. A score at or above 1130 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 University of Arkansas?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 21 to 28. A 28 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does University of Arkansas require the SAT or ACT?
University of Arkansas 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 University of Arkansas accept the CLT?
Yes. University of Arkansas is on the CLT's list of colleges that accept CLT scores (cltexam.com, read October 29, 2026). A CLT score of about 63 to 85 matches its middle 50% range.
Colleges in Arkansas with similar scores
- University of the OzarksSAT 1020–1160
- University of Arkansas at Little RockSAT 960–1210
- Arkansas State UniversitySAT 970–1190
- Harding UniversitySAT 1050–1290
- Ouachita Baptist UniversitySAT 1070–1280
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Elmhurst UniversitySAT 990–1260
- Kent State University at KentSAT 1010–1240
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State SchuylkillSAT 1020–1230
- Ripon CollegeSAT 980–1270
- Saint Vincent CollegeSAT 1020–1230
- Southeastern Baptist Theological SeminarySAT 1000–1250
More about University of Arkansas
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: University of Arkansas (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