Arkansas State University Acceptance Rate
Jonesboro, Arkansas · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 8,019
- Admitted
- 5,587
- Yield
- 29.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Arkansas State University's acceptance rate has fallen from 72.4% in 2014–15 to 69.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 5,086 to 8,019 (+58%) over that period.
Its 69.7% rate makes Arkansas State University more selective than about 63% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 17 tracked Arkansas schools, it is more selective than about 41%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (72.7% for women vs 66.8% for men, a 5.9-point gap). Arkansas State University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 29.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,086 | 3,682 | 72.4% | 1,698 |
| 2015–16 | 5,346 | 3,755 | 70.2% | 1,577 |
| 2016–17 | 5,655 | 3,981 | 70.4% | 1,644 |
| 2017–18 | 5,683 | 3,752 | 66% | 1,427 |
| 2018–19 | 5,253 | 4,056 | 77.2% | 1,565 |
| 2019–20 | 4,689 | 3,747 | 79.9% | 1,395 |
| 2020–21 | 5,836 | 3,921 | 67.2% | 1,293 |
| 2021–22 | 5,835 | 3,693 | 63.3% | 1,301 |
| 2022–23 | 6,045 | 4,202 | 69.5% | 1,325 |
| 2023–24 | 8,019 | 5,587 | 69.7% | 1,660 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,904 | 2,840 | 72.7% |
| Men | 4,108 | 2,744 | 66.8% |
| Unknown | 7 | 3 | 42.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 510–590 | 3% |
| SAT Math | 520–590 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–25 | 86% |
How Arkansas State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Arkansas State University's acceptance rate?
Arkansas State University's acceptance rate is 69.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,587 admitted of 8,019 applicants).
Is Arkansas State University test optional?
Arkansas State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Arkansas State University?
Arkansas State University received 8,019 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,587.
What SAT score do you need for Arkansas State University?
Admitted students at Arkansas State University typically scored 510–590 on SAT Reading/Writing and 520–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Arkansas State University getting harder to get into?
Arkansas State University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 72.4% in 2014–15 to 69.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.astate.edu/.