University of Central Arkansas: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good

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University of Central Arkansas is a medium four-year, public school with 9,915 students enrolled. This school was established in 1907 and is one of the 4 schools and colleges located in Conway, Arkansas.

Academic Offerings

At University of Central Arkansas you can obtain your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
94
University of Central Arkansas follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 94 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Psychology, Medical, Business, and Occupational Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

University of Central Arkansas student retention rate is fair at 74% (above Arkansas average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
74%
Good
The graduation rate at University of Central Arkansas is low - 47%. Around 32% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Central Arkansas is pretty decent - 14:1. Learn more information about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are slightly high - $13,900 annually. The additional fees at University of Central Arkansas beyond tuition are approximately $2,900, which comes to $16,800 per year.

Read the details about University of Central Arkansas additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
91%
Easy
According to government data, 6,522 applications were submitted and 5,949 were accepted, so it is very easy to be accepted at this school.

This college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Central Arkansas in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,500
Medium
University of Central Arkansas offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Central Arkansas, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
University of Central Arkansas offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 3,600 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low: about $4,500 annually.

Army ROTC programs are available at University of Central Arkansas. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, University of Central Arkansas appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Central Arkansas Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Central Arkansas
201 Donaghey Ave
Conway, Arkansas
72035-0001, USA
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