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University of Central Arkansas campus

🇺🇸 USA · Arkansas

University of Central Arkansas

  • Public
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
89.5%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹16,92,936Out-of-state
Students
7,762Undergraduates
Students per teacher
15Student to faculty

About

The University of Central Arkansas (Central Arkansas or UCA) is a public university in Conway, Arkansas, United States. Founded in 1907, the university is one of the oldest in the state. As the state's only normal school at the time, UCA has historically been the primary source of teachers in Arkansas. It was one of about 180 "normal schools" founded by state governments to train teachers for the rapidly growing public common schools.
The university comprises five colleges, five residential colleges and one commuter college. UCA has about 10,000 graduate and undergraduate students, making it one of the largest universities in the state. The university maintains a student-to-faculty ratio of approximately 17 to 1. Over 150 undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs are offered at the university. UCA occupies over 120 buildings within its 356 acres (1.44 km2).

Admissions planning estimate

89.5% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 54.5%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 90.47%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 90.5% (5,961/6,589; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

89 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 7,039
Offered a place 6,299
Enrolled 2,182

34.6% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite910-1170
4001600
ACT composite19-25
136

What a year costs

₹26,62,878 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹16,92,936
  • Housing₹8,55,720
  • Books & supplies₹1,14,221
Sticker price ₹26,62,878
After aid (average) ₹15,50,911

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹9,88,446
Out-of-state ₹16,92,936

Average aid awarded: ₹8,41,912 a year.

Outcomes and support

73.3%
Retention
53.5%
Graduation
7%
From out of state

One teacher for every 15 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 63.5%
African American 16.7%
Hispanic 8.8%
Multiracial 5.2%
Asian 2.1%
Native American 0.5%
Unknown 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

8 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Biological and Physical Sciencesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Servicesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Criminologybachelor
Data Sciencebachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Servicesbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Engineering Physicsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Generalbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servicesbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Historybachelor
Insurancebachelor
International/Globalization Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Nutrition Sciencesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Administrationbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate89.49%
Total Applicants7039
Admitted Applicants6299
Enrolled Applicants2182
Application Fee₹2,348
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %910
SAT Composite 75th %1170
ACT Composite 25th %19
ACT Composite 75th %25

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹9,88,446
Out-of-State Tuition₹16,92,936
Average Housing Cost₹8,55,720
Books & Supplies₹1,14,221
Average Net Price₹15,50,911
Average Aid Awarded₹8,41,912
Out-of-State Students7%

Student Body Diversity

African American16.68%
Asian2.09%
Hispanic8.75%
White63.51%
Multiracial5.24%
Native American0.45%
Pacific Islander0.06%
International3.08%
Unknown Race0.13%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate53.53%
Retention Rate73.31%
Student/Faculty Ratio15:1
Total Undergraduates7762

Contact

Street Address201 Donaghey Ave
ZIP Code72035
Phone(501) 450-3128
Websitehttps://www.uca.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/