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University of Arkansas at Little Rock SAT & ACT scores

Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 960-1210. Their ACT composite middle 50% was 17-24. University of Arkansas at Little Rock admitted 59% of applicants and required SAT or ACT scores.

SAT middle 50%
960-1210
ACT middle 50%
17-24
Acceptance rate
59%
Test policy, fall 2024
Required
Undergraduates
4,949

Quick answer

What SAT score do you need for University of Arkansas at Little Rock?

There is no published minimum. Aim for 1210 or higher to sit in the top quarter of University of Arkansas at Little Rock's SAT submitters; 960 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 13% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.

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Where does your score land at University of Arkansas at Little Rock?

The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.

Fall 2024 entering class

University of Arkansas at Little Rock SAT and ACT score ranges

Score percentiles of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing490520630
SAT Math470510580
SAT total (estimated)96010301210
ACT composite172024

Reading and Writing runs higher than Math here: the top quarter starts at 630 in Reading and Writing but 580 in Math.

College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 1049.

Testing policy

Does University of Arkansas at Little Rock require the SAT or ACT?

Reported for fall 2024: Required

University of Arkansas at Little Rock told the U.S. Department of Education that it required SAT or ACT scores for students entering in fall 2024.

Check the current cycle

Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on University of Arkansas at Little Rock's website before deciding whether to submit.

Beyond scores

Cost and outcomes at University of Arkansas at Little Rock

In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$9,748
Out-of-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$22,158
Average net price after aid (2023-24)
$17,248
First-year retention rate
77%
Graduation rate within 6 years
42%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$45,265

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University of Arkansas-Fort SmithACT 18-23University of Central ArkansasSAT 910-1170Arkansas Tech UniversitySAT 880-1100Southern Arkansas University Main CampusSAT 875-1105University of the OzarksSAT 1020-1160University of Arkansas Community College-MorriltonACT 17-22

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FAQ

University of Arkansas at Little Rock admissions questions

What SAT score do you need to get into University of Arkansas at Little Rock?

University of Arkansas at Little Rock does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 960 and 1210 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1210 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 960 marks the bottom quarter.

What ACT score do you need for University of Arkansas at Little Rock?

Enrolled first-year students who submitted ACT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% composite of 17 to 24, with a median of 20. Scoring 24 or above puts you in the top quarter of submitters.

Does University of Arkansas at Little Rock require the SAT or ACT?

For fall 2024 entry, University of Arkansas at Little Rock reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it required SAT or ACT scores. Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on University of Arkansas at Little Rock's admissions website before you apply.

What is University of Arkansas at Little Rock's acceptance rate?

University of Arkansas at Little Rock admitted 59% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Sources and method

Where these numbers come from

Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.

Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.

Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.

Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].