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University of Arkansas
University of Arkansas says yes to 74.3% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $58,191 median earnings.
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University of Arkansas sits in Fayetteville proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. It carries a land-grant charter — the 1862 mandate that ties it to agricultural and practical education.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $102,747 four years out. 17.8% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 28,677 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 86.4% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1050 and 1220 — above the AR middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Arkansas's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Arkansas received 28,186 applications and admitted 20,202 (71.7%), with 6,337 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1050–1220 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, University of Arkansas's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 530 | 570 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 560 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 24 | 28 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How University of Arkansas compares
| University of Arkansas | Arkansas median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 74.3% | 70.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $10,104 | $13,467 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $58,191 | $44,308 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors University of Arkansas: $58,191 median at year ten, versus $44,308 across Arkansas institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $10,104 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $29,966. For non-residents, University of Arkansas's $29,966 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
University of Arkansas is a big school: 28,677 undergraduates at last count.
70.5% of University of Arkansas students finish a bachelor's within six years — 15.7 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $10,104 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at University of Arkansas
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $102,747 |
| Computer Engineering | $99,031 |
| Industrial Engineering | $98,765 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $97,743 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $97,516 |
| Computer Science | $95,642 |
| Chemical Engineering | $93,641 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $88,067 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $87,717 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,911 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $84,464 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $84,097 |
| Civil Engineering | $79,929 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $79,770 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $75,972 |
| Biological/Biosystems Engineering | $75,596 |
| Marketing | $73,153 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $71,753 |
| International Business | $71,486 |
| Architecture | $67,955 |
| Public Health | $67,891 |
| Journalism | $66,087 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $65,780 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $65,480 |
| Mathematics | $63,861 |
| Apparel and Textiles | $63,394 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $62,592 |
| Political Science and Government | $60,441 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,619 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $56,969 |
| Animal Sciences | $56,136 |
| Chemistry | $55,467 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $55,275 |
| Biology, General | $54,497 |
| Agricultural Public Services | $54,454 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $53,054 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $52,701 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $51,967 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,474 |
| History | $49,972 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $49,730 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,690 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $49,636 |
| Social Work | $49,458 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $48,925 |
| Education, General | $48,188 |
| Psychology, General | $48,006 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $47,809 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | $47,766 |
| Music | $46,352 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $46,268 |
| Anthropology | $43,930 |
| Sociology | $43,290 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $42,681 |
Median earnings for these 54 University of Arkansas programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $58,191 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 22 additional University of Arkansas programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Arkansas?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1050–1220 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 74.3% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Arkansas's acceptance rate?
71.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 20,202 admitted from 28,186 applicants.
How much does University of Arkansas cost?
In-state tuition is $10,104; out-of-state students pay $29,966. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Arkansas graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $58,191 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Arkansas
- Lyon College — 62.8% admitted
- Arkansas State University — 82.3% admitted
- Central Baptist College — 63.5% admitted
- Harding University — 70.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.