University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Admissions

Interested in attending University of Arkansas at Little Rock?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Arkansas at Little Rock, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

58
%
Acceptance rate
3.37
Average High School GPA
August 17
Regular admission deadline
Test Required
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Arkansas at Little Rock?

58%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Arkansas Little Rock accepted 58% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 3,786 people applied and 2,184 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1408 / 2484 (57%)
Men
776 / 1302 (60%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at University of Arkansas at Little Rock:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

24%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 24% ended up enrolling at University of Arkansas at Little Rock, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of Arkansas at Little Rock by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Arkansas Little Rock considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Arkansas at Little Rock?

3.37
Average High School GPA
Test Required
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended University of Arkansas at Little Rock as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.37.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
12%
3.75-3.99
19%
3.50-3.74
21%
3.25-3.49
14%
3.00-3.24
14%
2.50-2.99
13%
2.00-2.49
6%

Arkansas Little Rock is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

6%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

85%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
490
75th Percentile
600
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
480
75th Percentile
620
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
970
75th Percentile
1220

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 17
Regular admission deadline

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