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Overall Niche Grade
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Academics
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Value
gradeB
Diversity
gradeA minus
Campus
gradeA minus
Athletics
gradeB+
Party Scene
gradeA minus
Professors
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Location
gradeB+
Dorms
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Campus Food
gradeA minus
Student Life
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Safety
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Central Arkansas is an above-average public university located in Conway, Arkansas in the Little Rock Area. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 6,662 undergraduate students. The Central Arkansas acceptance rate is 91%. Popular majors include Psychology, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Nursing. Graduating 50% of students, Central Arkansas alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $29,600.
About
CONWAY, AR 72035
About Central Arkansas...
- Public College
- SAT/ACT Optional
- Some Online Degrees
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Atlantic Sun Conference
Compare to Other Colleges
- Arkansas
- Conway
University of Central Arkansas Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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UCA Admissions
Acceptance Rate
91%
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
940-1130
ACT Range
19-25
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
Application Website
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Will You Get Into UCA?
Test Scores and High School GPA for University of Central Arkansas
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Net Price
$15,456/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$8,177/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%
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Academics
Professors
gradeB
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
12:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
75%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.89 responses
63%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.100 responses
49%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.100 responses
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Majors
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Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
2
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
2
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
43%
On Campus
51%
Online
6%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
6,662Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,332
Undergrads Over 25
8%
Pell Grant
44%
Varsity Athletes
20%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
78 responses
Diverse
27%
Happy
17%
Stressed during finals but driven and happy!
14%
Stressed
13%
Unique
13%
Motivated!
10%
Mostly clueless about life
4%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available —
Poll
51%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big.124 responses
Poll
63%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.166 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
88 responses
Enjoyable
27%
Stressful , strong education, and its became home.
19%
Home
17%
Strong education
15%
Stressful as can be
10%
Learning to Pursue
5%
Dedication of professors towards education
3%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$38,300/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
50%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%
90%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.72 responses
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University of Central Arkansas Reviews
Rating 3.78 out of 5 1,748 reviews
Rating 4 out of 5
Renowned for its unwavering dedication to academic quality and student success, the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) provides a vibrant and diverse academic environment. UCA offers a wide range of graduate, undergraduate, and doctorate programs to suit a variety of academic interests and professional goals. The university is especially well-known for its liberal arts, business, education, and health sciences programs, all of which routinely earn praise for their hard courses and committed instructors. In addition, UCA's active campus life, which includes a wide range of extracurricular and student clubs, enhances its academic programs to provide a comprehensive and rewarding educational experience. Overall, UCA is an appealing option for students looking for a high-quality higher education because of its combination of academic rigor, helpful instructors, and extensive student services. They offer a great variety of classes, most in order to fit the students own needs.
- Junior
- a month ago
Rating 5 out of 5
In my freshman year I stayed in Arkansas Hall and it was ok, the dormitory itself wasn't great but my roommate became my best friend so that made it better. When I got to school I joined a club called dancers united and after on the team for just two semesters I became acting president of the club. My freshman experience with campus life was really fun and I can't wait for years to come. I was also apart of a community called Bear Life in my freshman year. Bear life was a community of students who were given the opportunity to join our freshman year because it was a new organization. The organization is campus lead and mainly helps students get acclimated to campus life and study life.
- Sophom*ore
- 2 months ago
Rating 4 out of 5
My experience at the University of Central Arkansas was a little unique. I was a nontraditional student, so I came in with a few college credits and a military background. All of the instructors were always extremely helpful and genuinely caring. The teachers not only care about your academic performance, but they also care about your professional and personal life. I feel that UCA has a good balance of creating a close community in their programs while still being a large enough school to offer many different degrees and opportunities.
- Senior
- 3 months ago
