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UALR Admission Requirements

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UALR Admission Overview

UALR admission requirements are competitive. Last year UALR admitted 58.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.42 GPA (B+) and SAT 960-1210 / ACT 17-24. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UALR Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

58.8%

Admission Standards

Easy

Applicant Competition

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Admission difficulty for University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Acceptance Rate

The UALR acceptance rate is 58.8%. Last year, 2,548 of 4,335 applicants were admitted. That is the 3rd lowest acceptance rate in Arkansas.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into UALR and can you get accepted?

UALR is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

University of Arkansas at Little Rock typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.42. 22% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UALR GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.42

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.42

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at UALR typically have around a 3.42 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades.

The school ranks #9 in Arkansas for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled University of Arkansas at Little Rock freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 12.45% Good
3.75 to 3.99 19.2% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 21.1% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 13.5% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 13.92% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 13.29% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 5.7% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.84% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

UALR SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

960-1210

Freshmen who sent SAT

5%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 490
  • Math 470
  • Composite 960
SAT 25th percentile scores for University of Arkansas at Little Rock

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 630
  • Math 580
  • Composite 1210
SAT 75th percentile scores for University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at UALR typically score around a 1090 SAT (middle 50% 960–1210) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 57th percentile nationally. UALR ranks #8 in the state of Arkansas for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 960 to 1210

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

You must send SAT or ACT for 2024-25. Confirm current rules on the school's site.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1090 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1210+ Above 75th >73%
1090 to 1210 Avg + 60%-73%
960 to 1090 Avg - 43%-60%
Below 960 Below mid-50 <43%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UALR ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

17-24

Freshmen reporting ACT

84%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 17
  • Math 16
  • Composite 17
ACT 25th percentile scores for University of Arkansas at Little Rock

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 24
  • Math 23
  • Composite 24
ACT 75th percentile scores for University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Average ACT

Incoming testers at UALR typically have around a 20 ACT (mid-50 17–24) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 51st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. UALR places #10 among colleges in Arkansas for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 17 to 24

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

ACT or SAT is required for 2024-25. Check the school's site for current rules.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 20.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
24+ Above 75th >75%
20 to 24 Avg + 59%-75%
17 to 20 Avg - 45%-59%
Below 17 Below mid-50 <45%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

University of Arkansas at Little Rock admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,785 1,550 4,335
Accepted 1,672 876 2,548
Acceptance Rate 60% 57% 59%
Enrolled 325 231 556
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 19% 26% 22%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Arkansas at Little Rock and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Arkansas at Little Rock application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 17, 2027

Days left to Apply

351

Applicants have 351 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 17, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Arkansas at Little Rock is $40.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

UALR is test-required for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 58.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.42 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=106245.

GPA calculator: University of Arkansas at Little Rock GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026