University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Admissions

Interested in attending University of Arkansas-Fort Smith?

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

78
%
Acceptance rate
3.51
Average High School GPA
August 2
Regular admission deadline
Test Required
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Arkansas-Fort Smith?

78%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, UAFS accepted 78% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 3,223 people applied and 2,535 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1575 / 1965 (80%)
Men
960 / 1258 (76%)

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-Fort Smith:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2023
2024

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

30%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 30% ended up enrolling at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, making their yield rate High. 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-Fort Smith by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things UAFS considers:

Very Important

  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Academic GPA

Considered

  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

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
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Arkansas-Fort Smith?

3.51
Average High School GPA
Test Required
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended University of Arkansas-Fort Smith as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.51. 1% of freshmen who attended UAFS were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 7% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

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

High School GPAs
4.00
4%
3.75-3.99
26%
3.50-3.74
21%
3.25-3.49
26%
3.00-3.24
11%
2.50-2.99
10%
2.00-2.49
4%

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

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 2
Regular admission deadline

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