University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR · Public
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University of Central Arkansas admitted 89.5% of applicants university-wide (6,299 of 7,039).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 89.5% | 6,299 | 7,039 |
| Men | 88.1% | 2,232 | 2,534 |
| Women | 90.3% | 4,067 | 4,505 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 6,299 admitted students, 2,182 enrolled (34.6% yield).
University of Central Arkansas U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 910–1170
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 19–25
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 2.50–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
University of Central Arkansas U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $28,349/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $18,023 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $10,326 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $28,349/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $14,656 |
| $30k–48k | $13,988 |
| $48k–75k | $16,203 |
| $75k–110k | $20,318 |
| Over $110k | $20,157 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Bear Essentials Scholarship — $6,000-$12,000 per year (Automatic)
- Governor's Distinguished Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Merit)
- UCA Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Student Scholarship — up to $32,000 over four years (International Aid)
- Bear Essentials Scholarship — $6,000-$12,000 per year (Automatic)
- Governor's Distinguished Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Merit)
University of Central Arkansas U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Online Undergraduate Application
- Official high school transcript
- ACT/SAT/CLT scores
- Proof of MMR vaccinations
- Application fee
International applicants
- Online Undergraduate Application
- Official high school transcript
- ACT/SAT/CLT scores
- Proof of MMR vaccinations
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
University of Central Arkansas · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
University of Central Arkansas requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $45,938
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 53.5%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 73%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $20,346
- At graduation
University of Central Arkansas · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #363
- Niche: #480
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2027-08-15Regular Decision — Standard deadline
University of Central Arkansas U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (20%), Psychology (8%), Visual & performing arts (6%).
Student–faculty ratio: 15:1 · 39% of class sections have under 20 students.
University of Central Arkansas U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.