Applying to Arkansas State

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
70.00%	1,100

Arkansas State University's acceptance rate is 70.00% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 8,019 students applied and 5,613 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Arkansas State.

Arkansas State's acceptance rate places 7th out of 18 Arkansas colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,100 and the ACT score is 22 at Arkansas State. Arkansas State's SAT score ranks 6th out of 14 Arkansas colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to Arkansas State, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Arkansas State University is 70.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 30.00%. 4,108 men and 3,904 women applied to Arkansas State and 2,752 men and 2,850 women students were accepted.

Among them, 660 men and 998 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Arkansas State.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Arkansas State
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	8,019	4,108	3,904	0	0
Admitted	5,613	2,752	2,850	0	0
Enrolled	1,684	660	998	0	0
Acceptance Rate	70.00%	66.99%	73.00%	-	-
Yield	30.00%	23.98%	35.02%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Arkansas State University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 57 students (3% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 1,422 students (86%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Arkansas State.

The median SAT score is 1,100 with 550 SAT EBRW and 550 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 590 and the 25^th percentile is 510. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 590 and 25^th percentile is 520 .

The median ACT composite score is 22 with 75^th percentile score of 25 and 25^th percentile score of 19 at Arkansas State. The median ACT math score is 21 and the ACT English score is 23.

The SAT and ACT scores at Arkansas State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,121, ACT: 23 - public research university with high research activity).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Arkansas State
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1030	1100	1180
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	510	550	590
SAT Math	520	550	590
ACT Composite	19	22	25
ACT Math	17	21	25
ACT English	19	23	27

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Arkansas State University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Arkansas State. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Arkansas State University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Arkansas State Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $30 for undergraduate schools and $30 for graduate schools of Arkansas State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Arkansas State.

Admission Information for Applying to Arkansas State
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$30
Graduate Application Fees	$30
Admission Information	www.astate.edu/admissions
Online Application	https://www.astate.edu/info/apply/
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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