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91.2%Acceptance
$10,118Tuition
7,426Students
53%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$45,938Earnings
Public4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Admissions Details

Acceptance Rate
91.2%
Average SAT
1,035
SAT Range (25th–75th)
940–1,130
ACT Composite (avg)
22
Total Enrollment
7,426

Admissions Overview

University of Central Arkansas practices open admission with a 91.21% acceptance rate. Nearly everyone who applies gets in, making this an accessible option for students across Arkansas and beyond. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 940-1130 on the SAT or around 22 on the ACT. These scores reflect the university's commitment to serving a broad range of academic abilities. UCA looks for students who want to engage in campus life, whether through Division I athletics as Bears fans or through teacher education programs that have built the school's reputation. The university particularly values students ready to contribute to a close-knit campus community in Conway.