University of Central Arkansas Acceptance Rate
Conway, Arkansas · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 6,589
- Admitted
- 5,961
- Yield
- 29.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Central Arkansas's acceptance rate has fallen from 94.3% in 2014–15 to 90.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 5,160 to 6,589 (+28%) over that period.
Its 90.5% rate makes University of Central Arkansas more selective than about 20% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 17 tracked Arkansas schools, it is more selective than about 18%.
University of Central Arkansas has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 29.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,160 | 4,864 | 94.3% | 2,232 |
| 2015–16 | 5,063 | 4,667 | 92.2% | 2,044 |
| 2016–17 | 4,922 | 4,419 | 89.8% | 1,880 |
| 2017–18 | 5,362 | 4,823 | 89.9% | 1,937 |
| 2018–19 | 5,541 | 5,048 | 91.1% | 2,033 |
| 2019–20 | 5,397 | 4,880 | 90.4% | 1,840 |
| 2020–21 | 5,642 | 5,291 | 93.8% | 1,715 |
| 2021–22 | 6,057 | 5,595 | 92.4% | 1,854 |
| 2022–23 | 6,522 | 5,949 | 91.2% | 1,803 |
| 2023–24 | 6,589 | 5,961 | 90.5% | 1,737 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,292 | 3,926 | 91.5% |
| Men | 2,297 | 2,035 | 88.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 490–570 | 4% |
| SAT Math | 450–550 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–25 | 94% |
How University of Central compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Central Arkansas's acceptance rate?
University of Central Arkansas's acceptance rate is 90.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,961 admitted of 6,589 applicants).
Is University of Central Arkansas test optional?
University of Central Arkansas is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Central Arkansas?
University of Central Arkansas received 6,589 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,961.
What SAT score do you need for University of Central Arkansas?
Admitted students at University of Central Arkansas typically scored 490–570 on SAT Reading/Writing and 450–550 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Central Arkansas getting harder to get into?
University of Central Arkansas has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 94.3% in 2014–15 to 90.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.uca.edu/.