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Hardest colleges to get into in Arkansas

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Top 10 colleges in Arkansas with the lowest acceptance rates

What are the hardest colleges to get into in Arkansas? We've got you covered. We've compiled a national college database and have created a list of the hardest universities to get into in Arkansas below. These are the hardest 4 year colleges to get into in Arkansas, and sometimes some of the hardest colleges to get into in the US. You could even say these are the best colleges in Arkansas. We also include each college's median SAT and ACT scores so that you can see where you're most competitive. Read on to find out more.

Acceptance rates and test scores are for students who applied to start college in fall 2024, from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard unless an entry names the school's own figures. SAT section scores and ACT scores are medians for enrolled first-year students who submitted them, and an SAT total is the two section medians added together. Published , updated .

Hendrix College acceptance rate

Hendrix College accepted 55.7% of applicants for fall 2024.
Hendrix College
At Hendrix College, the median SAT section scores add up to 1240.
  • SAT math: 630
  • SAT reading/writing: 610
The median ACT composite score at Hendrix College is 27.
Hendrix College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them.

University of Arkansas at Little Rock acceptance rate

University of Arkansas at Little Rock accepted 58.8% of applicants for fall 2024.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
At University of Arkansas at Little Rock, the median SAT section scores add up to 1030.
  • SAT math: 510
  • SAT reading/writing: 520
The median ACT composite score at University of Arkansas at Little Rock is 20.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock requires SAT or ACT scores.

University of the Ozarks acceptance rate

University of the Ozarks accepted 59.5% of applicants for fall 2024.
University of the Ozarks
At University of the Ozarks, the median SAT section scores add up to 1060.
  • SAT math: 510
  • SAT reading/writing: 550
The median ACT composite score at University of the Ozarks is 22.
University of the Ozarks considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them.

Lyon College acceptance rate

Lyon College accepted 62.8% of applicants for fall 2024.
Lyon College
No SAT scores for Lyon College are available for fall 2024.
Lyon College neither requires nor recommends SAT or ACT scores.

Central Baptist College acceptance rate

Central Baptist College accepted 63.5% of applicants for fall 2024.
Central Baptist College
At Central Baptist College, the median SAT section scores add up to 1020.
  • SAT math: 505
  • SAT reading/writing: 515
The median ACT composite score at Central Baptist College is 20.
Central Baptist College requires SAT or ACT scores.

Ouachita Baptist University acceptance rate

Ouachita Baptist University accepted 67.5% of applicants for fall 2024.
Ouachita Baptist University
At Ouachita Baptist University, the median SAT section scores add up to 1170.
  • SAT math: 580
  • SAT reading/writing: 590
The median ACT composite score at Ouachita Baptist University is 25.
Ouachita Baptist University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them.

University of Arkansas acceptance rate

University of Arkansas accepted 74.3% of applicants for fall 2024.
University of Arkansas
At University of Arkansas, the median SAT section scores add up to 1120.
  • SAT math: 550
  • SAT reading/writing: 570
The median ACT composite score at University of Arkansas is 24.
University of Arkansas considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them.

Southern Arkansas University acceptance rate

Southern Arkansas University accepted 75.3% of applicants for fall 2024.
Southern Arkansas University
At Southern Arkansas University, the median SAT section scores add up to 1000.
  • SAT math: 500
  • SAT reading/writing: 500
The median ACT composite score at Southern Arkansas University is 20.
Southern Arkansas University requires SAT or ACT scores.

John Brown University acceptance rate

John Brown University accepted 76.1% of applicants for fall 2024.
John Brown University
At John Brown University, the median SAT section scores add up to 1220.
  • SAT math: 590
  • SAT reading/writing: 630
The median ACT composite score at John Brown University is 24.
John Brown University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them.

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith acceptance rate

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith accepted 80.5% of applicants for fall 2024.
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
No SAT scores for University of Arkansas - Fort Smith are available for fall 2024.
The median ACT composite score at University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is 20.
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith requires SAT or ACT scores.

Conclusion

Getting into any college is an accomplishment, but these schools are arguably the hardest to get into in Arkansas. Knowledge is power, and we hope this list gives you the key data you need to make a decision on where you should apply. You will want to be above the median SAT or ACT score, and have a strong GPA with good extracurriculars. Good luck!
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