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Acceptance Rate 89.49 %
SAT Average 1,040
Tuition & Fees $18,023
($10,523)
Student Population 10,112
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $8,963

Academic Overview

University of Central Arkansas Campus, Conway, AR
University of Central Arkansas is a public, four-years institute located in Conway, Arkansas. It is a Doctoral/Research University by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $10,523 for Arkansas residents and $18,023 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $7,446 for Arkansas residents and $12,985 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 10,112 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 89.49% and the graduation rate is 54% last year.
The salary after graduation from University of Central Arkansas varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $42,500. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Central Arkansas's tuition & fees is $10,523 for Arkansas residents and $18,023 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $7,446 for in-state students and $12,985 for out-of-state students.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Arkansas ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$10,523$18,023
Graduate$7,446$12,985
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Central Arkansas. The acceptance rate of Central Arkansas is 89.49% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 34.64%. The average graduation rate is 54% and the transfer-out rate is 25%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,963 and 83% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 10,112 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for University of Central Arkansas is 89.49 %.
Acceptance Rate
89.49%
Graduation Rate for University of Central Arkansas is 54 %
Graduation Rate
54%
Transfer-out Rate for University of Central Arkansas is 25 %
Transfer-out Rate
25%
Retention Rate for University of Central Arkansas is 73 %
Retention Rate
73%
Student Population for University of Central Arkansas is 10,112
Student Population
10,112
Student to Faculty Ratio for University of Central Arkansas is 15 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
15 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,963 at University of Central Arkansas.
Financial Aid Amount
$8,963

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address201 Donaghey Ave, Conway, AR 72035-0001
Phone501-450-5000
WEBwww.uca.edu/
Admissionuca.edu/admissions
Online Applicationuca.edu/admissions/apply
Financial Aiduca.edu/financialaid/
Net Price Calculatoruca.edu/financialaid/financial-aid-net-price-calculator/
Veterans Tuitionuca.edu/studentaccounts
Athleticuca.edu/consumerinfo/
Disability Serviceuca.edu/disability/

Offered Degrees

Central Arkansas offers 127 major programs through online and on-site education where 19 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's10
Bachelor's703
Master's3310
Doctorate (Research)31
Doctorate (Practical)30
Less Than 1 Year Certificate50
Post-Bachelor's Certificate74
Post-Master's Certificate51

Special Learning Opportunities

University of Central Arkansas offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:3,598)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $3,750)

Veterans Benefits

University of Central Arkansas has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✗
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔
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