- Acceptance rate: 80% for fall 2024
- ACT, middle 50%: 18–23 composite
- Average net price: $10,387 a year (2022–23)
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University of Arkansas Fort Smith GPA requirements
University of Arkansas Fort Smith 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 Fort Smith hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Arkansas Fort Smith acceptance rate
University of Arkansas Fort Smith admitted 2,228 of 2,769 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 80%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Arkansas Fort Smith is a public 4-year university in Fort Smith, Arkansas, with 5,459 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Arkansas Fort Smith in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 18 | 20 | 23 |
| ACT English | 18 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 19 | 23 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1050 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Arkansas Fort Smith 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 |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Required |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Required |
| 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 |
| 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 Fort Smith 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 $10,387 a year at University of Arkansas Fort Smith 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
Do I have a chance at the University of Arkansas Fort Smith with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Arkansas Fort Smith admitted 80% 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 ACT scores do the University of Arkansas Fort Smith students have?
The middle 50% of University of Arkansas Fort Smith's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had ACT composite 18–23, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA does the University of Arkansas Fort Smith look for?
University of Arkansas Fort Smith requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to 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.
How important is GPA for getting into the University of Arkansas Fort Smith?
A lot: University of Arkansas Fort Smith requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, test scores and other tests. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What percent of applicants does the University of Arkansas Fort Smith accept?
University of Arkansas Fort Smith's acceptance rate was 80% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,228 of 2,769 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
How hard is it to get into the University of Arkansas Fort Smith?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Arkansas Fort Smith admitted 80% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is the University of Arkansas Fort Smith test optional?
Check University of Arkansas Fort Smith's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of Arkansas Fort Smith required SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 77% sent ACT scores.
Does the University of Arkansas Fort Smith look at legacy status?
No. University of Arkansas Fort Smith doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does the University of Arkansas Fort Smith give credit for AP exams?
Yes. University of Arkansas Fort Smith awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at the University of Arkansas Fort Smith?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $10,387 a year at University of Arkansas Fort Smith 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 the University of Arkansas Fort Smith's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Arkansas-Fort SmithU.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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