Arkansas Department of Career Education
Luther S. Hardin Building
Three Capitol Mall
Little Rock, AR 72201-2729
(501) 682-1976
University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville
2005 White Drive
Batesville, AR 72503
870-612-2085
Pulaski Technical College - Saline County Adult Education Center
16936 Interstate 30
Benton, AR 72019
501-778-3235
Northwest Arkansas Community College
1 College Drive
Bentonville, AR 72712
479-986-6911
Arkansas Northeastern College
2501 South Division
Blytheville, AR 72316
870-539-2393
Southern Arkansas University Tech
237 Jackson St.
Camden, AR 71701
870-837-4003
Arkansas Tech University -Johnson Co. Adult Education Center
400 West Cherry Street
Clarksville, AR 72830
479-754-2620
Conway Adult Education Center
125 Center St.
Conway, AR 72034
501-450-4810
South Arkansas Community College - The Learning Center
300 South West Ave, El Dorado Conference Center
El Dorado, AR 71730
870-864-7196
South Arkansas Community College - East Campus
3696 E. Main Street
El Dorado, AR 71731
870-864-7182
Fayetteville Adult and Community Education Center
612 South College
Fayetteville, AR 72701
479-444-3041
Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute
1620 Newcastle Rd
Forrest City, AR 72336
870-633-5411
Fort Smith Adult Education Center
501 South 20th Street
Fort Smith, AR 72901
479-785-1232
North Arkansas College
1515 Pioneer Dr
Harrison, AR 72601
870-391-3533
North Arkansas College Adult Education
303 N. Main St.
Harrison, AR 72601
870-391-3198
University of Arkansas - Phillips Community College
1000 Campus Drive
Helena, AR 72342
870-338-6474
University of Arkansas Community College at Hope
2500 S. Main
Hope, AR 71801
870-722-8247
National Park Community College
101 College Drive
Hot Springs, AR 71913
501-760-4335
Valley View Adult Education Center
2311 E. Nettleton
Jonesboro, AR 72401
870-935-6205
Arkansas Dept. of Career Education
3 Capitol Mall
Little Rock, AR 72201
501-682-1976
Southern Arkansas University Tech - Columbia County
811 Calhoun Rd.
Magnolia, AR 71753
870-234-6064
College of the Ouachitas
One College Circle
Malvern, AR 72104
501-337-5000
Rich Mountain Community College
1100 College Dr.
Mena, AR 71953
479-394-7622
Monticello Adult Education Center
809 Highway 278 East
Monticello, AR 71655
870-367-4070
University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton
1537 University Blvd.
Morrilton, AR 72110
501-977-2060
Ozarka College Adult Education Baxter Co.
1322 Bradley Drive Suite 7
Mountain Home, AR 72653
870-425-7974
Arkansas State University Newport
7648 Victory Blvd.
Newport, AR 72112
870-512-7824
Shorter College
604 Locust Street
North Little Rock, AR 72114
501-372-1547
Pulaski Technical College - Saline County Adult Education Center
4300 Haywood Street
North Little Rock, AR 72117
501-945-6055
Arkansas Northeastern College Greene Cty
700 E. Main
Paragould, AR 72450
870-215-0433
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
414 S. Walnut St.
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
870-534-5823
Black River Technical College
1410 Highway 304 E
Pocahontas, AR 72455
870-248-4000
Russellville Adult Education Center
1000 S. Arkansas
Russellville, AR 72811
479-968-5244
Arkansas State University-Beebe Searcy
1800 East Moore
Searcy, AR 72145
501-207-6290
Northwest Technical Institute Adult Education Center
709 S. Old Missouri Rd.
Springdale, AR 72764
479-751-0181
Stuttgart Adult Education
2501 South Main
Stuttgart, AR 72160
870-673-2822
Texarkana Adult Education Center
710 East Street
Texarkana, AR 71854
870-774-4414
Crawford County Adult Education Center
605 Alma Blvd Circle
Van Buren, AR 72956
479-471-0019
Southeast Arkansas Community Based Education Center
800 North Walnut Street
Warren, AR 71671
870-226-6920
Mid-South Community College
2000 W. Broadway
West Memphis, AR 72301
870-733-6760
Arkansas State GED Test Eligibility Requirements
- You must be an Arkansas resident and not enrolled in an accredited high school or be a high school graduate
- You must be 18 years or older. If you are 16 or 17, you may take the test after having met the provisions specified in the approved Adult Education Attendance and Enrollment Policies.
- Cost: $30 (per subject); $120 (all subjects)
- Passing Score: 145 (minimum) in each subject
- Accommodations: You can apply for disability accommodations through the GED Testing Service accommodations page.
- The State of Arkansas will award you a GED certificate that will show you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate, but only after you pass the test. Be sure to learn more about other rules and requirements for the GED test.
Below you’ll find answers to the questions we get asked the most about how to get a GED in Arkansas.
You can earn a high school equivalency certificate by taking the Arkansas GED test. Employers and 99% of colleges will accept a GED certificate in place of a high school diploma.
The Arkansas GED exam tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts.
SUBJECT
TIME
Math
115 minutes
Social Studies
90 minutes
Science
90 minutes
Language Arts
150 minutes
Total
7 hours, 41 minutes
SUBJECT
# OF QUESTIONS
Math
46
Social Studies
35
Science
34
Language Arts
46
The GED test in Arkansas is $4 per subject, or $16 for the full test.
A passing score on the Arkansas GED test is 145 points (45% correct) in each of the four subjects. You can check your score after you complete your test on your MyGED account with the GED testing service.
You can retake each subject without waiting up to 3 times. You must wait 60 days for the fourth retake. There is no limit on how many retakes you may take in a year.
The Arkansas GED test must be taken at an official Arkansas GED testing center. Check out our list of Arkansas testing centers to find the closest center to you.
You must be a legal resident of Arkansas to take the Arkansas GED test.
Find the closest GED testing center to you in Arkansas on the list here.
You must be 18 years of age. However, if you are 16 or 17, you can take the GED test if you meet the requirements spelled out in the Adult Education Attendance and Enrollment Policies. You can find out more by contacting the state GED testing office at 501-682-1980 or ged@arkansas.gov.
If you have a disability, you can apply for disability accommodations through the GED test’s accommodations page. Don’t know if you qualify? Click here for more information.
To get a copy of your Arkansas GED transcript, you can request it through the GED testing service. Just click here to get started.
You can earn a high school equivalency certificate by taking the Arkansas GED test. Employers and 99% of colleges will accept a GED certificate in place of a high school diploma.
The Arkansas GED exam tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts.
| SUBJECT | TIME |
|---|---|
| Math | 115 minutes |
| Social Studies | 90 minutes |
| Science | 90 minutes |
| Language Arts | 150 minutes |
| Total | 7 hours, 41 minutes |
| SUBJECT | # OF QUESTIONS |
|---|---|
| Math | 46 |
| Social Studies | 35 |
| Science | 34 |
| Language Arts | 46 |
The GED test in Arkansas is $4 per subject, or $16 for the full test.
A passing score on the Arkansas GED test is 145 points (45% correct) in each of the four subjects. You can check your score after you complete your test on your MyGED account with the GED testing service.
You can retake each subject without waiting up to 3 times. You must wait 60 days for the fourth retake. There is no limit on how many retakes you may take in a year.
The Arkansas GED test must be taken at an official Arkansas GED testing center. Check out our list of Arkansas testing centers to find the closest center to you.
You must be a legal resident of Arkansas to take the Arkansas GED test.
Find the closest GED testing center to you in Arkansas on the list here.
You must be 18 years of age. However, if you are 16 or 17, you can take the GED test if you meet the requirements spelled out in the Adult Education Attendance and Enrollment Policies. You can find out more by contacting the state GED testing office at 501-682-1980 or ged@arkansas.gov.
If you have a disability, you can apply for disability accommodations through the GED test’s accommodations page. Don’t know if you qualify? Click here for more information.
To get a copy of your Arkansas GED transcript, you can request it through the GED testing service. Just click here to get started.
Over 20 Million Adults
That’s how many have successfully passed the GED® Test. So why wait?
LET’S GET STARTED"I needed to get a GED. I had to have it. I wanted to go to college and get a better job, and that was the only way. Even though I wanted to quit lots of times, I kept going. The GED Academy and the Van Buren Arkansas Adult Education Center helped me do it. If I can do it, anybody can."