More selective than 6% of Arkansas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
4% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 94% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Central Arkansas over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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University of Central Arkansas SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, University of Central Arkansas is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 480 | 590 |
| SAT math | 430 | 580 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 25 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 910 | 1170 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Central Arkansas admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 89% | 480–590 | 430–580 | 19–25 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 90% | 490–570 | 450–550 | 19–25 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of Central Arkansas compared with other Arkansas colleges?
University of Central Arkansas has the 17th-lowest acceptance rate of 18 Arkansas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | University of Arkansas | 74% | 71% | $18,209 |
| 11 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | 75% | 49% | $14,027 |
| 12 | John Brown University | 76% | 72% | $20,397 |
| 13 | University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | 80% | 38% | $10,574 |
| 14 | Henderson State University | 82% | 37% | $23,405 |
| 15 | Arkansas State University | 82% | 55% | $12,366 |
| 16 | Williams Baptist University | 83% | 26% | $15,745 |
| 17 | University of Central Arkansas | 89% | 54% | $16,511 |
| 18 | Arkansas Tech University | 96% | 49% | $12,970 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Arkansas colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Central Arkansas
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Central Arkansas admissions questions
What is the University of Central Arkansas acceptance rate?
University of Central Arkansas accepts 89% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 5,961 of 6,589 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Central Arkansas require the SAT or ACT?
University of Central Arkansas considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 4% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 94% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of Central Arkansas?
The middle 50% of University of Central Arkansas enrolled first-year students scored 910–1170 on the SAT and 19–25 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Central Arkansas?
29% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,737 of 5,961).
Is University of Central Arkansas getting harder to get into?
University of Central Arkansas accepted 89% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 90% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Central Arkansas overview