Arkansas Public Colleges Ranked by Highest ACT Score

Below is a list of the 8 public colleges in Arkansas with the highest ACT Score for incoming freshmen. University of Arkansas leads the list with an average ACT Score of 24. Alternatively, check out the SAT version of these rankings.

The ACT 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 Public Colleges Ranked by Highest ACT Score
College	Average ACT Score
University of Arkansas Fayetteville, Arkansas	24
University of Central Arkansas Conway, Arkansas	22
Arkansas State University Jonesboro, Arkansas	21
University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, Arkansas	20
Arkansas Tech University Russellville, Arkansas	20
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, Arkansas	20
Henderson State University Arkadelphia, Arkansas	18
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, Arkansas	16

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

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