Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. Arkansas at Little Rock's yield is 5 pts higher than Governors State's
Yield rate - 2
Governors State admits 48% vs. 59% at U. Arkansas at Little Rock
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Governors StateAccessible
- U. Arkansas at Little RockSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 13–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Governors StateTest-optional
- U. Arkansas at Little RockTest scores required
How they read a record
Governors State
GPA and a college-prep program are required.
U. Arkansas at Little Rock
GPA and tests are both very important; is considered. 26% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher.
What they look at
| Factor | Governors State | U. Arkansas at Little Rock |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Very important |
| High school record | Not considered | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why