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University of Central Arkansas

Conway, Arkansas · Public · 7,762 undergrads

University of Central Arkansas admits 89% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into University of Central Arkansas?

89% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 910–1170 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

7,039 applied, 6,299 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does University of Central Arkansas cost?

$16,423 a year in-state

Out of state: about $24,229 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $27,784.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$14,394
$30,000–$48,000$14,404
$48,000–$75,000$15,095
$75,000–$110,000$18,724
over $110,000$23,158

Out-of-state tuition is $18,746 a year, against $10,940 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $7,806 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does University of Central Arkansas need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

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We haven't checked University of Central Arkansas' fall 2027 rule yet. University of Central Arkansas didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. University of Central Arkansas's site

What it's like

7,762
undergrads. Mid-size: plenty of people, and professors who can learn your name.
City
Campus setting in Conway, AR.
73%
of first-years come back for year two.
40%
finish in four years. 53% within six.
$49.8k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$19.5k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists University of Central Arkansas is on

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Questions people ask

What is University of Central Arkansas' acceptance rate?
89% for fall 2024: 6,299 of 7,039 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for University of Central Arkansas?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 910 to 1170 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of Central Arkansas cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $15,095 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $27,784.
How much does University of Central Arkansas cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at University of Central Arkansas is $18,746 a year, against $10,940 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $16,423 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $7,806 tuition gap gives about $24,229 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is University of Central Arkansas' graduation rate?
53% of students finish within six years and 40% within four (IPEDS).