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Fayetteville, AR
74%
Acceptance Rate
28,677
Undergraduates
$30k
Out-of-state tuition
71%
6-yr grad rate
$58k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of September 2026
Can I Get In?
74%
Accessible
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
Test OptionalSAT Range (2023-24)1030–1220
ACT Range (2023-24)21–28
Avg Admitted GPA (CDS 2024-25)3.82
$55 application fee
28,677 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · City: Midsize
Priority: Nov 1, 2026
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$29,966
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$18,209
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$21,500Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$58,191/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio37%
Why Go Here?
$58k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
20:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
28.7k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · City: Midsize
How Does It Stack Up?
#39
Deal Score in AR
of 69 rated colleges
Deal Score76
Good value
26% First-Gen Students
18% Pell Grant Recipients
13Days
Next Application Deadline
Priority: Nov 1, 2026
From the school’s admissions page, checked Sep 23, 2026. The year is projected for this cycle; confirm it with the school. Source
At a Glance
University of Arkansas is a public college in Fayetteville, AR. It enrolls 28,677 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
76
/ 100
Good value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
20:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
1030–1220
SAT (2023-24)
3.82
GPA (CDS 2024-25)
Test Optional
Application Deadline
Priority: Nov 1, 2026
via Common Application
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$29,966
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)66%
Students Receiving Aid (CDS 2024-25)34%
Room & Board (2024-25)$14,244
Median Debt at Graduation$21,500
Highest-Earning Programs
Computer Engineering$77k/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$77k/yr
Industrial Engineering$76k/yr
Computer Science$75k/yr
Chemical Engineering$75k/yr
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$72k/yr
How to Apply
PriorityNov 1, 2026
From the school’s admissions page; years projected for fall 2027 entry. Source
Apply via
Common Application
$55 fee
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The Vibe
6
Rigor
6
Career
8
Value
City: Midsize
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
C
Academics
B
Value
B
Outcomes
C
Diversity
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How much do families pay at University of Arkansas?
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $14,319 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $14,322 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $15,934 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $20,772 |
| Over $110,000 | $22,470 |
Average net price after grants, from the federal College Scorecard. See the full Cost tab
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