University of Arkansas
PublicFayetteville, AR
Located in Fayetteville, AR, University of Arkansas is a public very large school with roughly 28,677 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 74% of applicants. Among reported majors, Computer and Information Sciences, General shows the strongest outcomes -- $102,747/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against University of Arkansas's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow University of Arkansas weighs your application
From University of Arkansas's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does University of Arkansas look for in applicants?
Per University of Arkansas's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is University of Arkansas's acceptance rate?
University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR admits approximately 74% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of Arkansas?
Admitted students at University of Arkansas typically score between 1030–1220 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of Arkansas?
Admitted students at University of Arkansas typically score between 21–28 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Arkansas cost?
University of Arkansas's total cost of attendance is reported at $27,767 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does University of Arkansas require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Arkansas doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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