University of Central Arkansas

Conway, AR · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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University of Central Arkansas reported a 90.5% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. University of Central Arkansas is a public 4-year institution in Conway, AR, with an SAT reference of 1040 and an ACT reference of 22. The historical average net price is $16,511 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

90.5%

6,589 applicants

SAT reference

1040

Combined score

ACT reference

22

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$16,511

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at University of Central Arkansas

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)94010401170
ACT (composite, 1–36)192225

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

53.4%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

73.3%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

7,762

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at University of Central Arkansas, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$14,656
$30,001 – $48,000$13,988
$48,001 – $75,000$16,203
$75,001 – $110,000$20,318
$110,000+$20,157

Top Majors at University of Central Arkansas

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing283
Health Professions260
Psychology117
Education111
Parks, Recreation & Fitness103
Visual & Performing Arts102
Biological & Biomedical Sciences85
Social Sciences73
Computer & Information Sciences70
Family & Consumer Sciences50

Financial Aid at University of Central Arkansas

About University of Central Arkansas

Official website: https://www.uca.edu/

Admissions: https://uca.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About University of Central Arkansas

What is the acceptance rate at University of Central Arkansas?

University of Central Arkansas reported a 90% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 6,589. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into University of Central Arkansas?

The historical 90% acceptance rate suggests University of Central Arkansas was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Central Arkansas?

The imported historical records for University of Central Arkansas include an SAT reference value of 1040 and an ACT reference value of 22. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend University of Central Arkansas?

The stored historical average net price at University of Central Arkansas is $16,511 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 96%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $8,280 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at University of Central Arkansas?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for University of Central Arkansas is 53%. its stored first-year retention rate is 73%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is University of Central Arkansas test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for University of Central Arkansas?

University of Central Arkansas's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on August 30, 2026. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on University of Central Arkansas's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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