Admission & test scores

University of Central Arkansas SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 910–1170 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 23. University of Central Arkansas admits 89% of applicants — largely open. 73% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range910–1170middle half of admits
ACT midpoint23admitted students
Acceptance rate89%largely open
First-year retention73%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile
910
Average
1118
75th percentile
1170

A quarter of admitted students scored below 910 and a quarter above 1170. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 7,762.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

UniversityAvg SATACTAcceptanceIn-state tuition
Presbyterian College Clinton, South Carolina 1118 23 68% $44,910
University of Nebraska Kearney Kearney, Nebraska 1118 22 89% $8,676
Brigham Young University - Idaho Rexburg, Idaho 1118 23 96% $4,800
Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, Illinois 1117 23 56% $38,900
Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, Ohio 1117 23 81% $14,460
Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, Missouri 1119 22 86% $10,611

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

University of Central Arkansas admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for University of Central Arkansas?
The middle half of admitted students scored between 910 and 1170 on the SAT, with an average of 1118. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.
What ACT score does University of Central Arkansas require?
The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 23.
How hard is it to get into University of Central Arkansas?
University of Central Arkansas admits 89% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 73% return for a second year.
Does University of Central Arkansas require SAT or ACT scores?
This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.
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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.