University of Central Arkansas
Conway, Arkansas · Public
University of Central Arkansas admitted 91% of 6,589 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 940–1120 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 53% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
University of Central Arkansas’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application fee is $25 ($50 for international applicants), and University of Central Arkansas accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check University of Central Arkansas’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $25,457 in-state and $32,597 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $16,362 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is University of Central Arkansas’s acceptance rate?
University of Central Arkansas admitted 91% of applicants: 5,961 of 6,589 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is University of Central Arkansas’s application deadline?
University of Central Arkansas uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
What SAT score do you need for University of Central Arkansas?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 940 to 1120, with a median around 1050. A score at or above 1050 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is University of Central Arkansas’s application fee?
The application fee is $25 ($50 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and University of Central Arkansas accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does University of Central Arkansas have supplemental essays?
No. University of Central Arkansas doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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