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University of Central Arkansas

University of Central Arkansas
201 Donaghey Avenue
Conway, AR 72035-0001

Official telephone: (501) 450-5000
Fax number: (501) 450-5228
Website: https://uca.edu/
Screen last updated on: December 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 243-8245 8245
800 243-8245 8245 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Application fee: $25
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required of some

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report not considered
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores important
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.63
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 99%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 79%
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 940 - 1110
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 19 - 25
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 4%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 94%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 6,589
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 5,961
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 8%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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