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University of Central Arkansas
Conway, ARPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 89% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of Central Arkansas is a public institution located in the city setting of Conway, AR. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 7.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 89%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
7.8K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
89% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading480 - 590
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math430 - 580
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite19 - 25
1typical 50% range36
89%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing19% of degrees
Health Sciences17% of degrees
Social Sciences6% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$16,511
In-State Tuition$10,523
Out-of-State Tuition$18,023
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
38%
Pell Grants
40%
Take Loans
62%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$36,670
+25% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$45,938
Completion Signals
54%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
73%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$140/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
38%
Men62%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 38% men and 62% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
35%
Part-Time Share
11%
Avg Family Income
$51,621
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,073
Earnings 5yr: $106,211
Debt:
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,939
Earnings 5yr:
Debt:
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,363
Earnings 5yr: $78,327
Debt:
Geography and Cartography.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,722
Earnings 5yr:
Debt:
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,783
Earnings 5yr: $77,918
Debt: $25,000
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,893
Earnings 5yr: $60,015
Debt: $25,901
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,094
Earnings 5yr: $66,120
Debt: $21,500
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,684
Earnings 5yr: $68,389
Debt: $19,500
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,940
Earnings 5yr: $71,279
Debt:
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,499
Earnings 5yr: $49,459
Debt: $24,530
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $65,355
Earnings 5yr: $75,132
Debt:
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,239
Earnings 5yr:
Debt: $16,711
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,641
Earnings 5yr: $65,716
Debt: $23,000
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,941
Earnings 5yr: $65,685
Debt: $20,000
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,940
Earnings 5yr: $43,795
Debt: $20,633
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,826
Earnings 5yr: $55,193
Debt: $20,500
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,798
Earnings 5yr: $46,803
Debt:
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,125
Earnings 5yr: $68,346
Debt:
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,316
Earnings 5yr: $48,263
Debt: $15,000
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,517
Earnings 5yr: $64,544
Debt: $17,500
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