University of Central Arkansas: Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics

The University of Central Arkansas is a public university with an acceptance rate of 91%. Located in Conway, Arkansas, UCA is just a few miles from Hendrix College. Undergraduates can choose from 89 degree programs within UCA's six colleges. Business and health-related fields are popular with undergraduates, but the school also has strengths ranging from the arts to the sciences. High achieving students might consider the UCA Honors College with its living/learning environment and interdisciplinary curriculum. Academics are supported by a 15-to-1 student / faculty ratio. In athletics, the UCA Bears compete in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision as a member of the Southland Conference.

Considering applying to University of Central Arkansas? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students.

Acceptance Rate

During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, the University of Central Arkansas had an acceptance rate of 91%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 91 students were admitted, making UCA's admissions process less competitive.

SAT Scores and Requirements

The University of Central Arkansas requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 3% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of University of Central Arkansas' admitted students fall within the bottom 29% nationally on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to UCA scored between 480 and 580, while 25% scored below 480 and 25% scored above 580. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 490 and 590, while 25% scored below 490 and 25% scored above 590. Applicants with a composite SAT score of 1170 or higher will have particularly competitive chances at University of Central Arkansas.

Requirements

The University of Central Arkansas does not require the SAT writing section. Note that UCA participates in the scorechoice program, which means that the admissions office will consider your highest score from each individual section across all SAT test dates.

ACT Scores and Requirements

University of Central Arkansas requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 95% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of University of Central Arkansas' admitted students fall within the top 42% nationally on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to UCA received a composite ACT score between 21 and 27, while 25% scored above 27 and 25% scored below 21.

Requirements

Note that the University of Central Arkansas participates in the scorechoice program, meaning that the admissions office will consider your highest score from each individual section across all ACT test dates. UCA does not require the optional ACT writing section.

GPA

In 2018, the average high school GPA of University of Central Arkansas' incoming freshmen class was 3.55. This data suggests that most successful applicants to the University of Central Arkansas have primarily high B grades.

Admissions Chances

The University of Central Arkansas, which accepts over 90% of applicants, has a less selective admissions process. If your SAT/ACT scores and GPA fall within the school's average range, you have a strong chance of being accepted. Note that applicants can qualify for unconditional admission with the following scores: a minimum 2.75 cumulative high school GPA on a 4.0 scale, an ACT composite score of 21, or a minimum SAT score of 1080. Students must also have the minimum subscores required by UCA in order to qualify for unconditional admission.

Students who meet minimum admission requirements but have deficiencies in cumulative GPA and/or test scores may qualify for conditional admission to UCA. In order to qualify for conditional admission, students must meet the following requirements: a minimum 2.5 cumulative high school GPA on a 4.0 scale, a minimum 17 ACT composite score or a minimum SAT score of 930.

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All admissions data has been sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics and University of Central Arkansas Undergraduate Admissions Office.