University of Central Arkansas
University of Central Arkansas is a public 4-year institution in Conway, AR. It enrolls about 9,790 students and admits roughly 90% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Conway, AR 72035 |
| County | Faulkner County |
| Enrollment | 9,790 |
| Acceptance rate | 90% |
| Applicants / admitted | 6,589 / 5,961 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $10,118 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $17,258 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 53% |
| Transfer-out rate | 26% |
| Full-time retention rate | 73% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $16,362 |
| Campus setting | City: Small |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 490–570 |
| ACT middle 50% | 19–25 |
| Website | www.uca.edu/ |
| Phone | 5014505000 |
Admissions
About 6,589 students applied and 5,961 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,737 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $10,118 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $17,258. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $16,362 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $14,387 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $14,946 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $17,233 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $19,775 |
| Over $110,000 | $20,028 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 1,927 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 53% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
University of Central Arkansas is in Conway, AR, Faulkner County. Its coordinates are 35.0779, -92.4577.
Nearby institutions
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Central Arkansas?
About 90% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 6,589 applicants.
How much does University of Central Arkansas cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $10,118 for in-state students and $17,258 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend University of Central Arkansas?
About 9,790 students are enrolled.