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Arkansas colleges by SAT score

4 Arkansas schools with published score bands, from the U.S. Department of Education — highest band first.

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In short

Among Arkansas colleges in the federal dataset, University of Arkansas has the highest enrolled-student SAT band at 1030–1220. The table below lists 4 Arkansas schools' middle-50% SAT and ACT ranges, highest first — each links to a page on setting a target for that school. Every figure is the enrolled middle 50% from College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-09-01.

Arkansas schools, by enrolled SAT band

Middle 50% of enrolled students (College Scorecard, 2026-09-01). A dash means the school reports no band for that test.
SchoolSAT (mid 50%)ACTUndergrads
University of Arkansas1030–122021–2829k
Arkansas State University970–119018–249k
University of Central Arkansas910–117019–258k
Arkansas Tech University880–110017–235k
How to read a middle 50%

A quarter of enrolled students scored below the band and a quarter above it. It describes who enrolled — not a cutoff, and not who was admitted.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Arkansas college has the highest SAT scores?

In the federal dataset, University of Arkansas — an enrolled middle 50% of 1030–1220. Bands describe enrolled students, not cutoffs.

What SAT score do I need for college in Arkansas?

It spans the table above — from 880–1100 to 1030–1220 across 4 schools. Pick the schools you mean and aim at the upper half of their bands.

Where do these numbers come from?

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (IPEDS), retrieved 2026-09-01. Each school's own page links its federal profile.

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