Universities/AR/University of Arkansas

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR · Public · 28,677 students

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$58k

Median earnings 10 years
after starting college

74%Acceptance Rate

71%Graduation Rate

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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)70.5%

Students who graduate within 6 years

Graduation Rate (4 years)55.8%

Students who graduate on time

First-Year Retention Rate86.4%

Students who return for sophomore year

First-Generation Students26.0%

Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1169

Average SAT Score

Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)

800 (min)1600 (max)

ACT Midpoint Score

Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Business & Marketing29.5%

Health Sciences10.7%

Engineering7.8%

Communications6.0%

Biological Sciences5.9%

Psychology4.9%

Education4.2%

Social Sciences4.2%

Computer Science2.6%

History1.0%

Mathematics0.4%

Faculty & Resources

$11k

Average Faculty Salary/Year

$11k

Instructional Spend per Student

$1.7B

Total Endowment

University of Arkansas — Academics

University of Arkansas has a graduation rate of 70.5%, which is above the national average and reflects strong academic support and student outcomes.

The first-year retention rate is 86.4%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1169, and the ACT midpoint is 25. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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