University of Central Arkansas (UCA)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	3,675
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	92%
Students retention rate	71%
On-time graduation rate	49%

Located in Conway, Arkansas, UCA is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 92% indicates that UCA is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Central Arkansas is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at UCA is reported to be 49%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Arkansas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 49%.

The student retention rate of 71% at UCA suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

92.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,563

Cost of attendance at University of Central Arkansas in 2022 for students from Arkansas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average	$7,808
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,433

Cost of attendance at University of Central Arkansas in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average	$14,444
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at University of Central Arkansas received on average $7,693 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,693

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	694	41%	$5,003	$3,472,154
Other Federal Grant	694	41%	$5,155	$3,577,771
State Grant/Scholarships	1,123	66%	$1,804	$2,025,483
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,075	63%	$6,009	$6,459,172
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,568	92%	$7,693	$12,062,426

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Central Arkansas students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Central Arkansas students is 49.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 52.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 44.8%.

49.4%

asian 62.0% 31 students
African American 36.3% 121 students
white 53.0% 704 students
hispanic 43.8% 46 students
International Students 68.8% 33 students
Mixed Race 37.0% 37 students

Sport Conferences

Football Atlantic Sun Conference
Baseball Atlantic Sun Conference
Basketball Atlantic Sun Conference
Track and Cross Country Atlantic Sun Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Central Arkansas provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Central Arkansas offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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