University of Central Arkansas Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Conway, AR · Public · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 89% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 480–590 reading and writing, 430–580 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 19–25 composite
  • Average net price: $16,362 a year (2022–23)
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University of Central Arkansas GPA requirements

University of Central Arkansas requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Central Arkansas hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

University of Central Arkansas acceptance rate

University of Central Arkansas admitted 6,299 of 7,039 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 89%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

University of Central Arkansas is a public 4-year university in Conway, Arkansas, with 8,268 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Central Arkansas in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing480520590
SAT Math430520580
ACT Composite192225
ACT English182226
ACT Math172024
2% submitted SAT scores and 95% submitted ACT scores, as University of Central Arkansas reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1118 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What University of Central Arkansas looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Not considered
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Not considered
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Not considered
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Not considered
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with University of Central Arkansas's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

University of Central Arkansas awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $16,362 a year at University of Central Arkansas in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for the University of Central Arkansas?

GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Central Arkansas admitted 89% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

Is the University of Central Arkansas test optional?

Check University of Central Arkansas' admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of Central Arkansas was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 2% sent SAT scores and 95% sent ACT scores.

How important is GPA for getting into the University of Central Arkansas?

A lot: University of Central Arkansas requires high school GPA. It considers test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school record, high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What SAT and ACT scores do the University of Central Arkansas students have?

The middle 50% of University of Central Arkansas' fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 480–590 in reading and writing and 430–580 in math; ACT composite 19–25, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

What GPA does the University of Central Arkansas look for?

University of Central Arkansas requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

What percent of applicants does the University of Central Arkansas accept?

University of Central Arkansas' acceptance rate was 89% for fall 2024: it admitted 6,299 of 7,039 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

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

Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Central Arkansas admitted 89% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at the University of Central Arkansas?

Yes. University of Central Arkansas awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Does it matter at the University of Central Arkansas if a parent went there?

No. University of Central Arkansas doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

How much does the University of Central Arkansas cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $16,362 a year at University of Central Arkansas in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you apply, check the University of Central Arkansas' official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: University of Central ArkansasU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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