University of Central Arkansas 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 U of Central Arkansas's 2024 tuition & fees is $10,118 for Arkansas residents and $17,258 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 83% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,652.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 9,913 and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).

U of Central Arkansas's acceptance rate is 90.47% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 29.14%. The median SAT scores is 1050 and the ACT socre is 22.

U of Central Arkansas ranked 13rd in Arkansas Colleges rankings. University of Central Arkansas is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of University of Central Arkansas is $10,118 for in-state students and $17,258 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $7,162 for in-state students and $12,443 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $10,470 for Arkansas residents and $17,805 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $7,408 for Arkansas residents and $12,842 for out-of-state students.

In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$10,118$17,258
Graduate$7,162$12,443
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$10,470$17,805
Graduate$7,408$12,842

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.


Admission Key Statistics

Acceptance Rate »90.47% Acceptance Rate / 29.14% Yield
Test Scores »1,050 SAT / 22 ACT
Graduation Rate »50%
Transfer-out Rate23%
Retention Rate74%(full-time), 20% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio7.14% (14 to 1)
Student Population »9,913 (7,994 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$8,652

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

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 U of Central Arkansas
Learning Opportunities
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo

University of Central Arkansas Directory Information

Address201 Donaghey Ave, Conway, AR 72035-0001
Phone501-450-5000
WEBSchool's Website
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School Typefour-year, public
Carnegie CategoryDoctoral / Research University
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree

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