Arkansas Department of Career Education
Luther S. Hardin Building
Three Capitol Mall
Little Rock, AR 72201-2729
501-682-1976
ROP-DOC Fixed-Arkansas Juvenile Assess & Treat Ctr
1501 Woody Drive
Alexander, AR 72002
501-682-9705
College of the Ouachitas-Clark County Adult Ed
301 North 23rd St
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
870-246-1104
University of Arkansas Community College
2005 White Drive
Batesville, AR 72503
870-612-2000
Pulaski Technical College - Saline County Adult Education Center
16936 Interstate 30
Benton, AR 72019
501-778-3235
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DOC Arkansas-Work Release
6701 Highway 67
Benton, AR 72015
501-467-3494
Northwest Arkansas Community College
1 College Drive
Bentonville, AR 72712
479-986-4078
Arkansas Northeastern College Adult Education
2501 South Division
Blytheville, AR 72316-1109
870-780-1278
AR Tech Univ - Ozark - Logan County Adult Ed.
2932 East State Highway 10
Booneville, AR 72927
479-675-4326
DOC Arkansas-NCU
#10 Prison Circle
Calico Rock, AR 72519
870-297-4311
Johnson Co. Adult Education Center
400 West Cherry Street
Clarksville, AR 72830
479-754-2620
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Johnson County Adult Education
18 Sherwood Plaza
Clarksville, AR 72830
479-754-2620
Conway Adult Education Center
125 Center St.
Conway, AR 72034
501-450-4810
UA Cossatot
183 College Drive
De Queen, AR 71832
870-584-4471
DOC Arkansas-DRU
880 E Gaines
Dermott, AR 71638
870-538-2083
South Arkansas Community College - The Learning Center
El Dorado Conference Center
300 South West Ave
El Dorado, AR 71730
870-864-7196
UAM Adult Education-Hamburg
311 N. Mulberry Street
Hamburg, AR 71646
870-853-8278
North Arkansas College
1515 Pioneer Dr
Harrison, AR 72601
870-391-3533
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
ASUN Adult Education
2601 Commerce Drive
Jonesboro, AR 72401
870-680-8946
AR Northeastern College Adult Edu.
105 S Main Street
Leachville, AR 72438
870-838-2982
Lonoke/Prairie Counties Adult Education
500 E Locust St
Lonoke, AR 72086
501-676-7054
College of the Ouachitas
One College Circle
Malvern, AR 72104
501-337-5000
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Arkansas - Omega
104 Walco Lane
Malvern, AR 72104
501-467-3030
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Arkansas - ORCU
100 Walco Lane
Malvern, AR 72104
501-467-3494
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College of the Ouachitas
1735 E. Sullenberger
Malvern, AR 72104
501-332-1915
Ozarka College - Mammoth Spring
5th and Archer
Mammoth Spring, AR 72554
870-625-0411
Arkansas State University Technical Center
33500 HWY 63 E
Marked Tree, AR 72365
870-358-2117
Ozarka College - Melbourne
218 College Drive
Melbourne, AR 72556
870-368-2052
Rich Mountain Community College
1100 College Dr.
Mena, AR 71953
479-394-7622
Monticello Adult Education Center
809 Highway 278 East
Monticello, AR 71655
870-224-8150
University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton
1537 University Blvd.
Morrilton, AR 72110
501-977-2060
Ozarka College - Mtn View
1800 College Drive
Mtn View, AR 72560
870-269-5600
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Cossatot Community College U of A
1558 HWY 371
Nashville, AR 71852
870-845-2454
7648 Victory Blvd. Walton Hall
Newport, AR 72112
870-512-7867
300 Corrections Dr
Newport, AR 72112
870-512-2216
Arkansas - NEACCC
1351 Cyro Rd
Osceola, AR 72370
870-563-8330
Arkansas Tech University - Paris
2008 E Wood Street
Tyson Foods-Logan County Career Center
Paris, AR 72855
844-963-3243
Black River Technical College
1410 Highway 304 E
Pocahontas, AR 72455
870-248-4156
Russellville Adult Education Center
1000 S. Arkansas
Russellville, AR 72811
479-968-5244
Arkansas State University Searcy Adult Ed Center
1800 E Moore Avenue
Searcy, AR 72143
501-207-6290
College of the Quachitas
Grant County Adult Education
1409 S Rock Street, Suite E
Sheridan, AR 72150
870-942-4402
Northwest Technical Institute Adult Education Center
610 E Emma Avenue, Suite 200
Springdale, AR 72764
479-751-0181
Texarkana Adult Education Center
College Hill Shopping 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
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.
You can take the Arkansas GED online* or at an official Arkansas GED testing center. Check out our list of Arkansas testing centers to find the closest center to you.
*Online Proctored GED test notifcaition update: 7-26-2021
Beginning September 1st, 2021, there will be an Online Proctored (OP) GED test option, which means that you will have the option to take your GED test remotely. You can plan on having this option available to you after September 1st, 2021. A few more facts regarding the OP GED test option:
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The price will increase by $6 per subject in most states. Click here to see the current price.
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Students who schedule a test before September 1st, 2021 will pay the current OP price, no matter when the test is delivered.
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Vouchers you have already purchased will continue to be valid for use with OP tests through December 1st, 2021. The vouchers will cover 100% of the cost for OP or in-person testing if used before Dec. 1st.
For more information, please click here.
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.
You can take the Arkansas GED online* or at an official Arkansas GED testing center. Check out our list of Arkansas testing centers to find the closest center to you.
*Online Proctored GED test notifcaition update: 7-26-2021
Beginning September 1st, 2021, there will be an Online Proctored (OP) GED test option, which means that you will have the option to take your GED test remotely. You can plan on having this option available to you after September 1st, 2021. A few more facts regarding the OP GED test option:
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The price will increase by $6 per subject in most states. Click here to see the current price.
-
Students who schedule a test before September 1st, 2021 will pay the current OP price, no matter when the test is delivered.
-
Vouchers you have already purchased will continue to be valid for use with OP tests through December 1st, 2021. The vouchers will cover 100% of the cost for OP or in-person testing if used before Dec. 1st.
For more information, please click here.
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.
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