- Acceptance rate: 59% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 490–630 reading and writing, 470–580 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 17–24 composite
- Average net price: $11,225 a year (2022–23)
On this page · 7 sections
How does your GPA compare?
Don't know your GPA? Online GPA calculator
Where you standEnter your GPA
Add a test score to compare it with what University of Arkansas at Little Rock reported: an acceptance rate of 59% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 17–24.
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. University of Arkansas at Little Rock reviews each application.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock GPA requirements
University of Arkansas at Little Rock 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 University of Arkansas at Little Rock hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock acceptance rate
University of Arkansas at Little Rock admitted 2,548 of 4,335 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 59%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a public 4-year university in Little Rock, Arkansas, with 5,939 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Arkansas at Little Rock 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 | 520 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 510 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 20 | 24 |
| ACT English | 17 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 18 | 23 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1049 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Arkansas at Little Rock 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 |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| 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
University of Arkansas at Little Rock 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 also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $11,225 a year at University of Arkansas at Little Rock 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
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into the University of Arkansas at Little Rock?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Arkansas at Little Rock admitted 59% 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.
How many applicants get into the University of Arkansas at Little Rock?
University of Arkansas at Little Rock's acceptance rate was 59% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,548 of 4,335 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is the University of Arkansas at Little Rock hard to get into?
It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. University of Arkansas at Little Rock admitted 59% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How important is GPA for getting into the University of Arkansas at Little Rock?
A lot: University of Arkansas at Little Rock requires high school GPA, high school record and test scores. It considers college preparatory program if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, 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.
What GPA do you need to get into the University of Arkansas at Little Rock?
University of Arkansas at Little Rock 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.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock?
Check University of Arkansas at Little Rock's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of Arkansas at Little Rock required SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 5% sent SAT scores and 84% sent ACT scores.
What SAT and ACT scores do the University of Arkansas at Little Rock students have?
The middle 50% of University of Arkansas at Little Rock's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 490–630 in reading and writing and 470–580 in math; ACT composite 17–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What is the average net price at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $11,225 a year at University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock?
Yes. University of Arkansas at Little Rock 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.
Does the University of Arkansas at Little Rock look at legacy status?
No. University of Arkansas at Little Rock 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.
Before you apply, check the University of Arkansas at Little Rock's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Arkansas at Little RockU.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).
Wrong result or missing a feature? Send feedback
Similar colleges in Arkansas
With a similar acceptance rate and size.
- Harding UniversityAccessible · 71% admitted
- University of Arkansas Fort SmithAdmits most applicants · 80% admitted
- Hendrix CollegeAccessible · 56% admitted
- Ouachita Baptist UniversityAccessible · 68% admitted
- Southern Arkansas University Main CampusAdmits most applicants · 75% admitted
- University of the OzarksAccessible · 60% admitted
See all colleges in Arkansas →