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University of Arkansas
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1 University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR 72701
(800) 377-8632 x8632
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject
Req
Reco
English
4
4
Mathematics
4
4
Science
1
1
Foreign Language
2
Social Studies
1
1
History
2
2
Academic Electives
2
2
Examinations
Subject
Required Units
Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT
Required for some
August 1
SAT Only
Not reported
Not reported
ACT Only
Not reported
Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
Not reported
Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only
Not reported
Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy
Not reported
Not reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
Admissions Office
Address
1 University of Arkansas
Fayetteville
AR
72701
Phone
(800) 377-8632 x8632
Fax
(479) 575-7515
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
$55
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling, notification begins October 15
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student cannot defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Notification
December 15
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for some freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
Factor
Very Important
Important
Considered
Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record
X
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Class Rank
X
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Interview
X
Level of Applicant's Interest
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
X
Character/Personal Qualities
X
First Generation to Attend College
X
State Residency
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment
X
Work Experience
X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
72% of 28,173 applicants were admitted
Women
74% of 16,524 applicants were admitted
Men
68% of 11,649 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
8,104 (40%) of 20,191 admitted students enrolled
Women
4,567 (37%) of 12,232 admitted students enrolled
Men
3,537 (44%) of 7,959 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
2,010
Students Accepting Wait List Position
1,913
Students Admitted From Wait List
1,185
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
31%
3.75 - 3.99
30%
3.50 - 3.74
21%
3.25 - 3.49
11%
3.00 - 3.24
5%
2.50 - 2.99
2.2%
2.00 - 2.49
0.1%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 557 average , 510-600 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
3.5%
Score of 600 - 700
25.6%
Score of 500 - 600
55%
Score of 400 - 500
14.2%
Score of 300 - 400
1.7%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 567 average , 530-620 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
5.1%
Score of 600 - 700
33.6%
Score of 500 - 600
48.3%
Score of 400 - 500
12.5%
Score of 300 - 400
0.6%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
25 average , 21-28 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
17.4%
Score of 24 - 29
36.6%
Score of 18 - 23
40.9%
Score of 12 - 17
5.1%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: 23
Score of 30 - 36
9.1%
Score of 24 - 29
38.6%
Score of 18 - 23
35.8%
Score of 12 - 17
16.5%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 25
Score of 30 - 36
22%
Score of 24 - 29
29.6%
Score of 18 - 23
38.3%
Score of 12 - 17
9.5%
Score of 6 - 11
0.6%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 27%
Top quarter: 58%
Top half: 88%
National Merit Scholar
1%
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
1%
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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