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University of Central Arkansas

Conway, Arkansas 72035-0001

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Known for business — excellent value

University of Central Arkansas is a public institution in Conway with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1117, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 7.4K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

53% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,938 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,775.

Established
1907
Motto
Go here. Go anywhere.
Mascot
Bruce D. Bear
Type
Public university
Conference
United Athletic Conference for football only
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

116 upcoming visits · Next: Fri, Apr 10 · Campus Tour
90%Acceptance
1117SAT Avg
7,426Students
14:1Student:Faculty
53%Grad Rate
$45,938Earnings 10yr
$16,775Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Central Arkansas Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate90.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1117

Reading & WritingMid: 550
490570
MathMid: 520
450550

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1925

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

90.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1117

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,118
Tuition (out-of-state)$17,258
Room & Board$8,662
Books & Supplies$1,230
Total Cost of Attendance$24,265
Average Net Price$16,775
Median Debt at Graduation$20,346
Monthly Payment (10yr)$216

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,387
$30–48K$14,946
$48–75K$17,233
$75–110K$19,775
$110K+$20,028

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,775

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5800.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

56

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (116)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
7,426
Gender Split
62% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
35%
Pell Grant Recipients
37%

Race & Ethnicity

White 65%
Black 17%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 2%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate53.3%
Freshman Retention73.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$36,670
8 Years$42,426
10 Years$45,938

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$38,200
Men
$47,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#377

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

93Average

Estimated from AR state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

St. Louispop. 290K
275 mi(477 min)
Dallaspop. 1.3M
295 mi(511 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
301 mi(522 min)

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