- Acceptance rate: 82% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 490–570 reading and writing, 480–620 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 18–24 composite
- Average net price: $13,002 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Arkansas State University reported: an acceptance rate of 82% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 18–24.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Arkansas State University reviews each application.
Arkansas State University GPA requirements
Arkansas State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Arkansas State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Arkansas State University acceptance rate
Arkansas State University admitted 10,078 of 12,252 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 82%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Arkansas State University is a public 4-year university in Jonesboro, Arkansas, with 9,985 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Arkansas State University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 490 | 530 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 570 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT English | 17 | 21 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 19 | 23 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1090 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Arkansas State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Arkansas State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $13,002 a year at Arkansas State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Arkansas State University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Arkansas State University admitted 82% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are Arkansas State University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Arkansas State University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 490–570 in reading and writing and 480–620 in math; ACT composite 18–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How many applicants get into Arkansas State University?
Arkansas State University's acceptance rate was 82% for fall 2024: it admitted 10,078 of 12,252 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Arkansas State University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Arkansas State University admitted 82% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Arkansas State University?
Arkansas State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Is Arkansas State University test optional?
Yes. Arkansas State University considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 3% sent SAT scores and 78% sent ACT scores.
How much does GPA matter at Arkansas State University?
A lot: Arkansas State University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does it matter at Arkansas State University if a parent went there?
No. Arkansas State University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Arkansas State University?
Yes. Arkansas State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
How much does Arkansas State University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $13,002 a year at Arkansas State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Arkansas State University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Arkansas State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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