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University of Central Arkansas

Conway, Arkansas

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Overview

Student Population
10,105
University of Central Arkansas overview
Location Conway, Arkansas
Online uca.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
University of Central Arkansas overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Conway, Arkansas, University of Central Arkansas is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 6,057 prospective students applied, and 5,595 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,854 enrolled in the school.  7,571 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,534 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $6,870 plus fees of $2,693. University of Central Arkansas is ranked 770 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

4/10
Overall
5/10
Academics
4/10
Resources
4/10
Outcomes
3/10
Value

University of Central Arkansas is rated within the lower 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for University of Central Arkansas within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Easy
University of Central Arkansas overview
SAT 980/1160
ACT 19/26
GPA 3.7
Applications Accepted
92.4% 
University of Central Arkansas overview
Applications Due Jul 15, 2023
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $25

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Annual Cost to Attend

Arkansas Resident Tuition
$6,870
In State Costs for University of Central Arkansas
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$2,693
Room and Board $7,896
Budget for Other Expenses$4,992
Total One Year Cost$23,651
Out of State Resident Tuition
$13,740
Out of State Costs for University of Central Arkansas
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$2,693
Room and Board $7,896
Budget for Other Expenses$4,992
Total One Year Cost$30,521

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$40,800 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
40% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by University of Central Arkansas students
Subject Percent of Class
Liberal Arts and Humanities 55%
Health Professions 9%
Business 8%
Education 4%
Visual and Performing Arts 3%

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