University of Central Arkansas
tuition & fees
$17,258
graduate tuition & fees
$12,443
acceptance rate
90%
Student Population
9,913
online students
1,446
Number of Programs
124
Financial Aid Amount
$8,963
SAT Scores
1,050
Graduation Rate
53%
University of Central Arkansas is a Public, 4 years college located in Conway, Arkansas. Central Arkansas ranked 13rd in Arkansas Colleges and 54th in Federal Region VI.
It has a total enrollment of 9,913 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. It is a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. Central Arkansas's acceptance rate is 90.47% last year (undergraduate school).
University of Central Arkansas is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of Central Arkansas and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 Donaghey Ave, Conway, AR 72035-0001 |
| Phone | 501-450-5000 |
| WEB | www.uca.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | uca.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | uca.edu/admissions/apply |
| Financial Aid | uca.edu/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | uca.edu/financialaid/financial-aid-net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | uca.edu/studentaccounts |
| Athletic | uca.edu/consumerinfo/ |
| Disability Service | uca.edu/disability/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University of Central Arkansas is 90.47% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 29.14%. The application fees are $25 for undergraduate programs and $45 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90.47 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 29.14 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $45 |
Tuition & Fees
Central Arkansas's 2024 tuition & fees is $10,118 for Arkansas residents and $17,258 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.17% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($16,728).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $7,162 for Arkansas residents and $12,443 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 3.21% compared to the last year's rate.
| Arkansas Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $10,118 | $17,258 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $7,162 | $12,443 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 9,913 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 1,446 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Central Arkansas has 7,994 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,919 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 9,913 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 7,994 |
| Graduate Students | 1,919 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,446 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Central Arkansas offers 124 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 18 out of the 124 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Central Arkansas
| Number of programs | 124 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 18 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |