Arkansas Colleges Ranked by Highest SAT Score

Below is a list of the 16 colleges in Arkansas with the highest SAT Score for incoming freshmen. Hendrix College leads the list with an average SAT Score of 1235. Alternatively, check out the ACT version of these rankings.

The SAT is a standardized test used by colleges to evaluate applicants. It is not a guarantee of success in college, but it is a strong indicator of academic potential.

List of Arkansas Colleges Ranked by Highest SAT Score
College	Average SAT Score
Hendrix College Conway, Arkansas	1235
John Brown University Siloam Springs, Arkansas	1205
Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, Arkansas	1175
Harding University Searcy, Arkansas	1170
University of Arkansas Fayetteville, Arkansas	1125
Lyon College Batesville, Arkansas	1122
University of the Ozarks Clarksville, Arkansas	1090
University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, Arkansas	1085
Arkansas State University Jonesboro, Arkansas	1080
University of Central Arkansas Conway, Arkansas	1040
Central Baptist College Conway, Arkansas	1002
Arkansas Tech University Russellville, Arkansas	990
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, Arkansas	990
Williams Baptist University Walnut Ridge, Arkansas	989
Henderson State University Arkadelphia, Arkansas	988
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, Arkansas	976

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This list is updated annually based on the latest data from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Last updated: March 15, 2026

Data source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025 - National Center for Education Statistics.