University of Central Arkansas is a public 4-year college in Conway, Arkansas with 7,762 undergraduates. It admits 90% of applicants, costs an average of $16,423 a year after grants and graduates 54% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
University of Central Arkansas acceptance rate and admissions
University of Central Arkansas admitted 90% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 480 to 590, math 430 to 580). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
University of Central Arkansas application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Application fee through the Common App: $25 for U.S. applicants ($50 for international applicants). Confirm dates on University of Central Arkansas’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
University of Central Arkansas tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $10,940 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $18,746 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $9,566 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $27,784 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $16,423 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $16,423 a year after grants and scholarships, $11,361 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run University of Central Arkansas's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
University of Central Arkansas graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 54% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $49,756 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $19,500 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 39% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
University of Central Arkansas majors and what graduates earn
University of Central Arkansas awarded bachelor's degrees in 57 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($76,783).
All 57 majors at University of Central Arkansas
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at University of Central Arkansas
34 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 34 graduate programs
Students and location
- 7,762 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 62% women, 38% men
- 15 students for every faculty member
- Setting: small city
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Central Arkansas?
University of Central Arkansas admitted 90% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does University of Central Arkansas cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $10,940 for in-state students and $18,746 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $16,423 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for University of Central Arkansas?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 480 to 590 in reading and writing and 430 to 580 in math, and 19 to 25 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is University of Central Arkansas test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, University of Central Arkansas reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at University of Central Arkansas?
54% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do University of Central Arkansas graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $49,756 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.