| Central Arkansas vs. ATU |
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|---|---|---|
#347 in National Universities #9 in Arkansas Colleges | Rankings* | #51 in Federal Region VI Universities #12 in Arkansas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,523 Arkansas Residents $18,023 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,674 Arkansas Residents $14,668 Out-of-State |
| expensive$7,446 Arkansas Residents $12,985 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,670 Arkansas Residents $7,670 Out-of-State |
| More$8,963 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,349 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,040 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,000 SAT 20 ACT |
| Tighter89.49% | Acceptance Rate | Easier95.89% |
| Favorable34.64% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower33.65% |
| High School GPA Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger10,112 | Total Enrollment | Smaller8,746 |
| Larger8,268 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller8,145 |
| Larger1,844 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller601 |
| Smaller1,352 | Online Student Population | Larger2,239 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher54% | Graduate Rate | Lower49% |
| Higher25% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower1% |
| Lower73% | Retention Rate | Higher74% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,598) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,132) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,750) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,317) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 686 | Number of faculty | 503 |
| Higher$67,298 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$63,497 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.