University of Central Arkansas

201 Donaghey Ave
Conway, AR 72035
(501) 450-5000

Quick Facts

Enrollment: 13466

Type: Public 4-year or above

Main Website: www.uca.edu

Financial Aid: financial aid link

Annual Costs

Tuition and fees: $7,889.00

Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $20,120.00

Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $26,037.00



Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships

Test Scoring
25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
SAT Critical Reading 430 550
SAT Math 450 580
SAT Writing 420 530
ACT Composite 19 26
ACT English 20 27
ACT Math 18 25
ACT Writing

*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.

Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid 95%
Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants 47%
Average Federal Grant $4,409.00
State Aid
Percentage of students receiving state aid 77%
Average state aid $4,502.00
Institutional Aid
Percentage of students receiving institutional aid 46%
Average institutional aid $5,147.00
Student Loans
Percentage of students receiving a student loan 53%
Average student loan $5,849.00
Degrees
POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (LESS THAN 1 ACADEMIC YEAR)
POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (AT LEAST 1 BUT LESS THAN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS)
ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE
BACHELOR'S DEGREE
POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
MASTER'S DEGREE
POST-MASTER'S CERTIFICATE
DOCTOR’S DEGREE - RESEARCH/SCHOLARSHIP
DOCTOR’S DEGREE - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Majors
Accounting
African-american/Black Studies
Applied Mathematics
Art/art Studies
Athletic Training/Trainer
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-language Pathology/Pathologist
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences
Business Administration and Management
Business/Commerce
Chemistry
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Community Organization and Advocacy
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science
Counseling Psychology
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
Economics
Education
Educational Administration and Supervision
Educational/Instructional Technology
Elementary Education and Teaching
English Language and Literature
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Environmental Studies
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Finance
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
Foreign Languages and Literatures
Forensic Science and Technology
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
History
Insurance
Interior Design
International/Global Studies
Journalism
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science
Linguistics
Management Information Systems
Marketing/Marketing Management
Mathematics
Mathematics Teacher Education
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Music
Music Performance
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Philosophy
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Physics
Political Science and Government
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Reading Teacher Education
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Religion/Religious Studies
School Psychology
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Special Education and Teaching
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
Superintendency and Educational System Administration
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Writing

University of Central Arkansas Scholarships

Band-Choral-Orchestral Scholarships
Scholarship for incoming/current undergraduate students accepted to the University of Central Arkansas who demonstrate talent and potential in the areas of Band, Choral, Keyboard or Orchestra. Selection is determined by the director in each area. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. Renewable. more...
Virginia Sue Evans Music Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time juniors or seniors attending the University of Central Arkansas who are majoring in Music Education. Selection based on academic achievement, musical talent and potential. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
W.E. & Irene K. Pennington Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students attending the University of Central Arkansas. Applicants must have a minimum 2.75 GPA and financial need. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Speech, Theatre & Mass Communication Scholarships
Scholarship for full-time, incoming or current undergraduates accepted to the University of Central Arkansas who are majoring or minoring in Broadcasting, Journalism, Drama or Forensic Speech. Selection criteria varies depending on student status. Financial need is considered. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. Nonrenewable; but recipients may reapply annually. more...
Dr. Betty Swift Scholarship
Scholarship for female Arkansas residents who are full-time undergraduate students attending the University of Central Arkansas who are enrolled in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education. Applicants must have a minimun 2.75 GPA. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...

Arkansas Scholarships

Mildred L. Bell Home Economics Scholarship
Scholarship for American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) members who are college juniors or seniors enrolled full-time at Harding University Home Economics Department majoring in Family and Consumer Sciences. Students must have a minimum 3.0 CGPA and demonstrate high moral standards and leadership skills. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. Nonrenewable; recipients may reapply. more...
Harper & Mary Boyer Harb Memorial Trust-Law
Scholarship for Arkansas residents who are Law students attending the University of Arkansas-Little Rock Law School. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Awards are based on academics, school activities, community service, athletics, future goals, faculty and advisor recommendations, and financial need. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. Contact the college's financial aid office or the Foundation for more information and/or application. more...
Music Major
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending John Brown University majoring in Music. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Barbara Harpe Nabholz Nursing Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time juniors or seniors attending the University of Central Arkansas who are majoring in Nursing. Selection based on academic standing and financial need. Preference given to single parents. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Women's Varsity Volleyball
Scholarship for female undergraduate students attending John Brown University participating in varsity volleyball. Due date and number of awards may vary. Award amount varies up to full-tuition. more...
John Ward Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time juniors or seniors attending the University of Central Arkansas who are majoring in Journalism. Applicants must have a minimum 2.75 GPA, completed at least 60 credit hours and have financial need. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Shelby Blackmon
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending John Brown University. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Students must file the FAFSA. Due date and number of awards may vary. more...
Missionary Children
Scholarship for undergraduate students whose family is serving on a foreign mission field and are attending John Brown University. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Students must file the FAFSA. Due date and number of awards may vary. more...
Harper & Mary Boyer Harb Memorial Trust-Nursing
Scholarship for Arkansas residents who are undergraduate students enrolled full-time in a Nursing program at St. Vincent Health Systems in Little Rock, Arkansas. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Awards are based on academics, school activities, community service, athletics, future goals, faculty and advisor recommendations, and financial need. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. Contact student's guidance counselor or the Foundation for more information and/or application. more...
Stuart & Grace Rowe Scholarship
Scholarship for Arkansas residents who are undergraduate students attending National Park Community College and will be enrolling full-time in the School of Nursing. Preference given to students who reside in Garland County. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and a minimum of 22 years of age. Awards are based on academics, school activities, community service, athletics, future goals, faculty and advisor recommendations, and financial need. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. Contact college's financial aid office or the Foundation for more information and/or application. more...

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