University of Central Arkansas Admission Requirements
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University of Central Arkansas Admission Overview
University of Central Arkansas admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year University of Central Arkansas admitted 89.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.7 GPA (A-) and SAT 910-1170 / ACT 19-25. University of Central Arkansas is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
University of Central Arkansas is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
University of Central Arkansas Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for University of Central Arkansas
Acceptance Rate
The University of Central Arkansas acceptance rate is 89.5%. Last year, 6,299 of 7,039 applicants were admitted. That is the 16th lowest acceptance rate in Arkansas.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into University of Central Arkansas and can you get accepted?
University of Central Arkansas is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
University of Central Arkansas typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.7. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 35% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
University of Central Arkansas GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.7Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.7
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at University of Central Arkansas typically have around a 3.7 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. University of Central Arkansas is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
25% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #6 in Arkansas for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
University of Central Arkansas SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
910-1170Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
2%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 480
- Math 430
- Composite 910
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 590
- Math 580
- Composite 1170
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at University of Central Arkansas typically score around a 1040 SAT (middle 50% 910–1170) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 47th percentile nationally. University of Central Arkansas ranks #10 in the state of Arkansas for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 910 to 1170
SAT policy
University of Central Arkansas is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1040 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
University of Central Arkansas ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
19-25Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
95%25th Percentile Scores
- English 18
- Math 17
- Composite 19
75th Percentile Scores
- English 26
- Math 24
- Composite 25
Average ACT
Incoming testers at University of Central Arkansas typically have around a 22 ACT (mid-50 19–25) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 63rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. University of Central Arkansas places #7 among colleges in Arkansas for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 19 to 25
ACT policy
You may apply to University of Central Arkansas without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 22.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of Central Arkansas and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Central Arkansas is $25.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
University of Central Arkansas is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 89.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.7 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (910-1170); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=106704.
GPA calculator: University of Central Arkansas GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026