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University of Central Arkansas

#491 in US ranking Conway, AR
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$27,784
Tuition & fees
$10,940
Avg. aid
$9,540
Receiving aid
97%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
89%
SAT range
910–1170
ACT range
19–25

Outcomes

Graduation rate
54%
Median salary
$42,153
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at University of Central Arkansas?

Homecoming is a recurring UCA tradition that brings together students, alumni, athletics, and campus programming. Its activities can provide a point of connection for students who do not otherwise attend sporting events.

Campus performances are another recurring part of the calendar. Concerts, theater productions, and arts events give students opportunities to participate as performers, production staff, or audience members. The exact homecoming schedule and arts lineup change each year; a prospective student interested in attending or participating should use the current university events calendar rather than assume a past program will repeat unchanged.

What are the student housing and dining options at University of Central Arkansas?

UCA provides university-operated housing for undergraduates, including coeducational options. Residence halls and other campus housing arrangements offer different levels of independence, so students should compare the current options by eligibility, location, contract terms, and room type.

Housing availability does not mean that a preferred building or room is guaranteed. Incoming students should check application dates, any first-year residency rules or exemptions that apply to them, and the terms for cancellation and breaks. Students planning to live off campus should account for commuting and lease costs as well as rent.

Campus dining includes meal-plan options and on-campus places to eat. A meal plan's value depends on where and when meals can be used, whether unused balances carry forward, and how often a student expects to eat on campus. Those details are particularly relevant to commuters and students with work or clinical schedules. Students with dietary needs should confirm current dining accommodations before selecting a plan.

University of Central Arkansas Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

No

School organizations

266

University of Central Arkansas Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
14:1
Undergraduates living on campus
43%
Campus size
357 acres

University of Central Arkansas Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 7

Part time employees: 4

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

University of Central Arkansas Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Torreyson Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

Yes

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

University of Central Arkansas Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

University of Central Arkansas Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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