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University of Central Arkansas Science & Tech Programs

University of Central Arkansas is a public institution located in Conway, AR. A Smaller City provides an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

University of Central Arkansas Rankings

University of Central Arkansas is featured in these rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking Rank Among
Overall Quality #6 of 66 State — Arkansas
Overall Quality #138 of 1,106 Region — Southeast
Overall Quality #1027 of 4,630 Nationwide

Where Is University of Central Arkansas?

Location of University of Central Arkansas

Contact information for University of Central Arkansas are listed below.

Contact Details
Address: 201 Donaghey Ave, Conway, AR 72035-0001
Phone: 5014505000
Website: www.uca.edu/
Admissions: uca.edu/admissions
Financial Aid: uca.edu/financialaid/

How Do I Get Into University of Central Arkansas?

You can apply to University of Central Arkansas online at: uca.edu/admissions/apply

University of Central Arkansas is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Central Arkansas

This is what University of Central Arkansas requires for admission:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Neither required nor recommended
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Central Arkansas?

University of Central Arkansas maintains an acceptance rate of 90%, which makes it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 35% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

2% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 95% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at University of Central Arkansas, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 480 and 590. Math scores were between 430 and 580.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for University of Central Arkansas  ( 480 to 590 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for University of Central Arkansas  ( 430 to 580 )
200
800
Combined SAT scores ranged from 910 to 1170.
SAT Total Scores for University of Central Arkansas  ( 910 to 1170 )
400
1600
ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of Central Arkansas ranged between 19 and 25.

ACT Composite Scores for University of Central Arkansas  ( 19 to 25 )
1
36

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at University of Central Arkansas vary modestly across gender.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 2,534 2,232 88%
Women 4,505 4,067 90%

Can I Afford University of Central Arkansas?

The average net price after aid at University of Central Arkansas is $16,775. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $7,500
In-State Fees $3,023
Out-of-State Tuition $15,000
Out-of-State Fees $3,023
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $10,523
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $18,023

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 22% of students at University of Central Arkansas receive some form of financial aid (1,731 students).

About 84% of students at University of Central Arkansas receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,540 per student.

38% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,635.

Student Loan Debt

40% of University of Central Arkansas undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,620 per year.

University of Central Arkansas Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,455 students enrolled at University of Central Arkansas. University of Central Arkansas is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 7,426 undergraduate students at University of Central Arkansas, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at University of Central Arkansas

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Central Arkansas undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of University of Central Arkansas Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 148
Black or African American 1,188
Hispanic 631
White 4,767
American Indian/Alaska Native 29
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 7
Two or More Races 378
Non-Resident 252

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Central Arkansas break down as follows.

Top 5 Home States of University of Central Arkansas Students
State First-Time UG Students
Arkansas 1,980
Texas 62
Oklahoma 15
Tennessee 12
Louisiana 10

Additionally, approximately 3.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Central Arkansas Graduate Student Diversity

1,906 of University of Central Arkansas’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of Central Arkansas, approximately 25% are male and 75% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at University of Central Arkansas

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Central Arkansas graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at University of Central Arkansas
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 34
Black or African American 211
Hispanic 85
White 1,427
American Indian/Alaska Native 5
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 62
Non-Resident 70

Online Learning at University of Central Arkansas

University of Central Arkansas delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

3,182 undergraduate students at University of Central Arkansas took at least one online class — of those, 488 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 244 students took at least one online class and 864 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at University of Central Arkansas

University of Central Arkansas offers 24 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Central Arkansas has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Yes
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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