UCA Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 89.49%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1040. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $10,523
- Out-of-State Tuition: $18,023
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UCA:
- Total Enrollment: 10,112, including 1,352 online students
- 8,268 Undergraduate, 1,844 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 35.6% men, 64.4% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 54%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 25%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 73%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 127 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 19 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 39 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UCA Overview
University of Central Arkansas (UCA) is a four-year, public school located in Conway, AR. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The UCA's tuition & fees is $10,523 for Arkansas residents and $18,023 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 84% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,540.
The school has a total enrollment of 10,112 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
UCA's acceptance rate is 89.49% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 34.64%. The median SAT score is 1040 and the ACT score is 22.
UCA ranked 13rd in Arkansas Colleges rankings. University of Central Arkansas is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Central Arkansas is $10,523 for in-state students and $18,023 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $7,446 for in-state students and $12,985 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $10,944 for Arkansas residents and $18,822 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $7,741 for Arkansas residents and $13,551 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,523 | $18,023 |
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| Graduate | $7,446 | $12,985 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,944 | $18,822 |
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| Graduate | $7,741 | $13,551 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Central Arkansas offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at UCA
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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