The average acceptance rate for Arkansas Colleges in the 2024-2025 academic year is 71.20%. This represents a 3.14% increase compared to the previous year's acceptance rate.
Analyzing acceptance rate trends over the past 5 years (2020-2025), Arkansas Colleges has experienced a 4.43% increase in acceptance rates, moving from 66.77% to 71.20%. Among the 17 competitive 4-year colleges in Arkansas Colleges, 10 schools have increased their acceptance rates while 7 schools have become more selective over this 5-year period.
The following analysis shows how acceptance rates have changed over the past 5 years for Arkansas Colleges. Out of 17 schools with available data, 10 schools (58.8%) have seen an increase in their acceptance rates, while 7 schools (41.2%) experienced a decrease.
For comprehensive admission data including acceptance rates, number of applicants, admitted students, and enrolled students for 2025, visit our Arkansas Colleges admission statistics comparison table.
| School Name | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 5-Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas at Little RockLittle Rock, AR | 56.04% | 57.69% 1.65% | 61.46% 3.78% | 57.74% 3.72% | 58.78% 1.03% | 2.74% |
| University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesLittle Rock, AR | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Arkansas Baptist CollegeLittle Rock, AR | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Lyon CollegeBatesville, AR | 50.15% | 27.21% 22.94% | 59.84% 32.63% | 65.54% 5.7% | 62.76% 2.79% | 12.61% |
| University of ArkansasFayetteville, AR | 77.67% | 82.67% 5% | 78.93% 3.74% | 71.67% 7.26% | 74.30% 2.63% | 3.37% |
| University of Arkansas at Pine BluffPine Bluff, AR | 59.66% | 67.53% 7.86% | 69.33% 1.8% | 57.54% 11.79% | 41.18% 16.36% | 18.49% |
| Arkansas State UniversityJonesboro, AR | 67.19% | 63.29% 3.9% | 69.51% 6.22% | 69.67% 0.16% | 82.26% 12.58% | 15.07% |
| Arkansas Tech UniversityRussellville, AR | 97.66% | 94.37% 3.29% | 94.39% 0.02% | 96.29% 1.89% | 95.89% 0.39% | 1.77% |
| University of Arkansas at MonticelloMonticello, AR | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| University of Central ArkansasConway, AR | 93.78% | 92.37% 1.41% | 91.21% 1.16% | 90.47% 0.75% | 89.49% 0.98% | 4.29% |
| Central Baptist CollegeConway, AR | 49.81% | 61.60% 11.79% | 63.94% 2.34% | 46.36% 17.58% | 63.46% 17.1% | 13.65% |
| Crowley's Ridge CollegeParagould, AR | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Harding UniversitySearcy, AR | 55.07% | 54.14% 0.93% | 45.12% 9.02% | 100.00% 54.88% | 70.52% 29.48% | 15.46% |
| Henderson State UniversityArkadelphia, AR | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Hendrix CollegeConway, AR | 70.54% | 68.30% 2.23% | 60.28% 8.02% | 52.98% 7.3% | 55.65% 2.67% | 14.89% |
| John Brown UniversitySiloam Springs, AR | 58.86% | 52.87% 5.99% | 56.64% 3.78% | 67.64% 10.99% | 76.14% 8.5% | 17.28% |
| Ouachita Baptist UniversityArkadelphia, AR | 61.77% | 73.75% 11.99% | 72.32% 1.43% | 68.52% 3.8% | 67.52% 1% | 5.75% |
| University of the OzarksClarksville, AR | 55.90% | 55.37% 0.53% | 60.08% 4.71% | 58.14% 1.94% | 59.51% 1.36% | 3.61% |
| Philander Smith UniversityLittle Rock, AR | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Williams Baptist UniversityWalnut Ridge, AR | 69.30% | 64.10% 5.2% | 59.31% 4.79% | 58.88% 0.43% | 83.42% 24.54% | 14.12% |
| Southern Arkansas University Main CampusMagnolia, AR | 68.53% | 62.60% 5.93% | 63.61% 1.01% | 66.59% 2.97% | 75.33% 8.75% | 6.8% |
| University of Arkansas-Fort SmithFort Smith, AR | - | - | - | 81.47% | 80.46% 1.01% | 1.01% |
| University of Arkansas GranthamLIttle Rock, AR | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Ecclesia CollegeSpringdale, AR | 76.39% | 67.35% 9.04% | 55.10% 12.24% | 47.50% 7.6% | 73.81% 26.31% | 2.58% |
| Strayer University-ArkansasLittle Rock, AR | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Champion Christian CollegeHot Springs, AR | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Jackson Theological SeminaryNorth Little Rock, AR | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | 66.77% | 65.33% 1.44% | 66.32% 0.99% | 68.06% 1.74% | 71.20% 3.14% | 4.43% |