Learn About the University of Central Arkansas and What It Takes to Get In

University of Central Arkansas Description:

The University of Central Arkansas is a public university located in Conway, Arkansas. Hendrix College is just a few minutes away. UCA students come from 39 states and 66 countries. Undergraduates can choose from 80 degree programs from UCA's six colleges. Business and health-related fields are extremely popular with undergraduates, but the school has strengths ranging from the arts to the sciences.

High achieving students should look into the UCA Honors College with its living/learning environment and interdisciplinary curriculum. Academics at the University of Central Arkansas are supported by a 18 to 1 student / faculty ratio. Student life is active and includes a Greek system with twelve fraternities and nine sororities. In athletics, the UCA Bears compete in the NCAA Division I Southland Conference for most sports. The university fields seventeen intercollegiate Division I sports.

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Admissions Data (2013):

Percent of Applicants Admitted: 90%
Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: - / -
- SAT Math: - / -
- SAT Writing: - / -
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- ACT Composite: 20 / 26
- ACT English: 20 / 27
- ACT Math: 18 / 25
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Enrollment (2013):

Total Enrollment: 11,534 (9,754 undergraduates)
Gender Breakdown: 42% Male / 58% Female

85% Full-time

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Costs (2013 - 14):

Tuition and Fees: $7,595 (in-state); $13,340 (out-of-state)
Books: $1,200 (why so much?)
Room and Board: $5,550
Other Expenses: $4,251
Total Cost: $18,596 (in-state); $24,341 (out-of-state)

University of Central Arkansas Financial Aid (2012 - 13):

Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 95%
Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 93%
- Loans: 53%
Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $8,473
- Loans: $5,849

Most Popular Majors:

Biology, Business Administration, Childhood Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health Sciences, Marketing, Nursing, Psychology

Transfer, Retention and Graduation Rates:

First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 70%
Transfer Out Rate: 27%
4-Year Graduation Rate: 21%
6-Year Graduation Rate: 42%

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

University of Central Arkansas Mission Statement:

mission statement from http://uca.edu/about/mission/

"The mission of the University of Central Arkansas is to maintain the highest academic quality and to ensure that its programs remain current and responsive to the diverse needs of those it serves. A partnership of excellence among students, faculty, and staff in benefit to the global community, the university is committed to the intellectual, social, and personal development of its students; the advancement of knowledge through excellence in teaching and research; and service to the community. As a leader in 21st-century higher education, the University of Central Arkansas is dedicated to intellectual vitality, diversity, and integrity."