University of Arkansas Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
University of Arkansas is a public research university in Fayetteville, Arkansas, enrolling about 28,677 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 74.30% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $58,191 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $10,104
- 2024 Average Net Price: $18,209 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 74.30% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 28,677 91.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 70.52%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 26.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 9.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 82.3%
- Average SAT Score: 1169
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 30,360
- Applicants (IPEDS): 28,186
- Room & Board: $14,244 annual estimate
University of Arkansas: what the data shows
Common questions about University of Arkansas, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of Arkansas?
University of Arkansas is located in Fayetteville, AR (ZIP 72701).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is University of Arkansas public or private?
University of Arkansas is a Public institution.
How much does University of Arkansas cost?
Published tuition: $10,104 in-state, $29,966 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $18,209.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $14,319 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,322 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,934 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,772 |
| $110,001+ | $22,470 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $40,416.
How hard is it to get into University of Arkansas?
Admission rate: 74.30%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1169 and midpoint ACT 25.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of Arkansas?
Total enrollment: 28,677 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 30,360 students.
Graduate enrollment: 4,751 students.
About 92% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of Arkansas?
150%-time completion rate: 70.52%.
First-year retention: 86.4%.
What do graduates of University of Arkansas earn?
Median earnings: $49,686 six years after entry; $58,191 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $21,500.
17.79% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of Arkansas known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Finance, General (427 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (403 completions)
- Engineering/Industrial Management (390 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (351 completions)
- Psychology, General (266 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (232 completions)
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management (229 completions)
- Accounting (229 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (198 completions)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric (193 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of Arkansas a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 74.30%; completion rate 70.52%; median earnings $58,191 at 10 years; net price $18,209. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$10,104
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Arkansas was $10,104.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$18,209
2024 Value
In 2024 University of Arkansas had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,209.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$72,836 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$18,209 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$40,416 4-Year In-State Tuition
$119,864 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$14,244 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,154 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$25,502 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$102,008 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of Arkansas.
Financial Aid by Income Level
17.79% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
33.29% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Arkansas was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Arkansas in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $7,818 | $19,074 | $11,861 |
| 2014 | $8,210 | $20,300 | $14,143 |
| 2015 | $8,522 | $21,826 | $14,546 |
| 2016 | $8,820 | $23,168 | $15,648 |
| 2017 | $9,062 | $24,308 | $16,069 |
| 2018 | $9,130 | $25,168 | $15,642 |
| 2019 | $9,384 | $25,872 | $16,381 |
| 2020 | $9,384 | $25,872 | $16,507 |
| 2021 | $9,574 | $26,390 | $14,998 |
| 2022 | $9,656 | $27,410 | $16,050 |
| 2023 | $9,748 | $28,772 | $17,525 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
74.30% Acceptance Rate
28,186 Total Applicants
20,202 Students Admitted
6,337 First-Time Students Enrolled
31.37% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1169
ACT Average: 25
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Arkansas reported total enrollment of about 28,677 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 44% male and 56% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (74.0%), Hispanic or Latino (11.8%), and Two or More Races (4.9%). About 17.79% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 26.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
91.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Arkansas in 2024 is 28,677 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 30,360 students. Graduate enrollment is about 4,751 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
86.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 74.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
55.79% 100% Completion Time
70.52% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 55.79% of students graduating from University of Arkansas completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Finance, General: 79% male / 21% female
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 40% male / 60% female
- Engineering/Industrial Management: 63% male / 37% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of Arkansas.
Return on Investment
$21,500 Median Student Debt
$58,191 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
36.95% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
698.93% Return on Investment
3.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of Arkansas.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 143 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Finance, General: 427 completions
2. Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 403 completions
3. Engineering/Industrial Management: 390 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 351 completions
5. Psychology, General: 266 completions
6. Business Administration and Management, General: 232 completions
7. Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management: 229 completions
8. Accounting: 229 completions
9. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 198 completions
Most popular programs at University of Arkansas.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of Arkansas graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Arkansas from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 82.3%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,657
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,926
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of Arkansas is a public institution located in Fayetteville, AR, classified as Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Engineering/Industrial Management. Enrollment is approximately 28,677 students. Student body composition includes White (74.0%), Hispanic or Latino (11.8%), Two or More Races (4.9%). The admission rate is 74.30%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1169. The 150%-time completion rate is 70.52%. Approximately 17.79% of students receive Pell Grants. About 26.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Location
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 143 distinct degree programs, University of Arkansas provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Arkansas located?
University of Arkansas is located in Fayetteville, AR.
What is University of Arkansas's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of Arkansas is 74.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 28,186 applicants and 20,202 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of Arkansas cost?
Reported tuition is $10,104 and average net price is $18,209 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,244 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of Arkansas?
University of Arkansas reports undergraduate enrollment of about 30,360 students, White (74.0%), Hispanic or Latino (11.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Arkansas?
About 26.0% of students at University of Arkansas are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for University of Arkansas?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of Arkansas reports midpoint SAT about 1169 and midpoint ACT about 25.
What do graduates of University of Arkansas earn?
Median earnings are $49,686 six years after entry and $58,191 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Arkansas?
The 150%-time completion rate is 70.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Arkansas students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,500.
Is University of Arkansas public or private?
University of Arkansas is a public institution located in Fayetteville, AR.
Is University of Arkansas an HBCU?
No. University of Arkansas is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of Arkansas a tribal college?
No. University of Arkansas is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.