University of Central Arkansas

Conway, AR · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

C-

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About University of Central Arkansas

University of Central Arkansas is a mid-sized, public institution in Conway, AR, in a city setting. It enrolls about 7,762 students. The acceptance rate is 89%. 54% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $45,938.

89%

Acceptance

$16,511

Net price

7,762

Enrollment

54%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

89%

Acceptance rate

1,118

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading480–590

SAT Math430–580

ACT Composite19–25

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$16,511

Average net price

$10,523

In-state tuition

$18,023

Out-of-state tuition

$9,110

Room & board

$1,216

Books & supplies

$25,029

Total cost of attendance

38%

Students receiving Pell grants

40%

Students with federal loans

$20,346

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$14,656

$30–48K

$13,988

$48–75K

$16,203

$75–110K

$20,318

$110K+

$20,157

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business19.8%

Health & Nursing16.6%

Psychology8.1%

Education7.8%

Visual & Performing Arts5.9%

Biology5.5%

Humanities5.4%

Computer Science5.3%

Parks & Recreation5.2%

Social Sciences5.1%

After Graduation

$45,938

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$36,670

Median earnings (6 yrs)

54%

Graduation rate

73%

Retention rate

73%

Earn more than a HS grad

$9,836

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

7,762

Total enrollment

11%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

35%

First-generation

Gender balance

62% women

38% men

Race & ethnicity

White

64%

Black

17%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

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