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University of Central Arkansas Teaching Programs

University of Central Arkansas is a public institution located in Conway, AR. A Smaller City offers an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

University of Central Arkansas Rankings

University of Central Arkansas has earned the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#6 of 66	State — Arkansas
Overall Quality	#136 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#1015 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is University of Central Arkansas?

Contact details for University of Central Arkansas are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	201 Donaghey Ave, Conway, AR 72035-0001
Phone:	5014505000
Website:	www.uca.edu/
Admissions:	uca.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	uca.edu/financialaid/

How Do I Get Into University of Central Arkansas?

You can apply to University of Central Arkansas online at: uca.edu/admissions/apply

University of Central Arkansas is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Central Arkansas

Here’s what University of Central Arkansas considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Neither required nor recommended
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Central Arkansas?

University of Central Arkansas has an acceptance rate of 90%, which means it is highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 35% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

2% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 95% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at University of Central Arkansas, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 480 and 590. Math scores were between 430 and 580.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 910 to 1170. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of Central Arkansas ranged between 19 and 25.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at University of Central Arkansas can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,534	2,232	88%
Women	4,505	4,067	90%

Can I Afford University of Central Arkansas?

The average net price after aid at University of Central Arkansas is $16,775. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$7,500
In-State Fees	$3,023
Out-of-State Tuition	$15,000
Out-of-State Fees	$3,023
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$10,523
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$18,023

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 22% of students at University of Central Arkansas receive some form of financial aid (1,731 students).

Approximately 84% of students at University of Central Arkansas receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,540 per student.

38% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,635.

Student Loan Debt

40% of University of Central Arkansas undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,620 per year.

University of Central Arkansas Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,455 students enrolled at University of Central Arkansas. University of Central Arkansas is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 7,426 undergraduate students at University of Central Arkansas, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Central Arkansas undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	148
Black or African American	1,188
Hispanic	631
White	4,767
American Indian/Alaska Native	29
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	7
Two or More Races	378
Non-Resident	252

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Central Arkansas are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Arkansas	1,980
Texas	62
Oklahoma	15
Tennessee	12
Louisiana	10

Additionally, approximately 3.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Central Arkansas Graduate Student Diversity

1,906 of University of Central Arkansas’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of Central Arkansas, approximately 25% are male and 75% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Central Arkansas graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	34
Black or African American	211
Hispanic	85
White	1,427
American Indian/Alaska Native	5
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	62
Non-Resident	70

Online Learning at University of Central Arkansas

University of Central Arkansas offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

3,182 undergraduate students at University of Central Arkansas took at least one online class — of those, 488 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 244 students took at least one online class and 864 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at University of Central Arkansas

Below are the teaching degree programs are offered by University of Central Arkansas, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	63	67	—	130
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	43	38	—	82
Educational/Instructional Media Design	—	6	—	56
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	14	—	39
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	39	—	39
Special Education and Teaching	5	15	—	21
Education, General	—	12	—	12
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research	—	—	—	4

Academic Programs at University of Central Arkansas

University of Central Arkansas offers 24 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Central Arkansas has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.