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Public · Conway, Arkansas

University of Central Arkansas

Urban campus · 7,762 undergraduates · 15 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
89%
ACT middle 50%
19–25
Average net price
$16,511
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
54%
Harding Plaza in front of Irby Hall
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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What University of Central Arkansas costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
$14,656
$30,001 – $48,000
$13,988
$48,001 – $75,000
$16,203
$75,001 – $110,000
$20,318
Over $110,000
$20,157

For students receiving federal aid, at in-state tuition.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$25,029
Tuition, in-state
$10,523
Tuition, out-of-state
$18,023
First-years given a grant by the school
72%
Average grant from the school
$5,672
Median debt at graduation
$20,346
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Admissions

Acceptance rate
89%
SAT middle 50%
910–1170
ACT middle 50%
19–25
Test scores
Considered, not required
First-year retention
73%

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University of Central Arkansas athletics

NCAA D1, 9 women's and 7 men's sports

Varsity teams and roster sizes
SportWomen’s rosterMen’s roster
Baseball–44
Basketball1218
Beach volleyball16–
Cross country101124
Football–165
Golf814
Soccer3844
Softball28–
Tennis8–
Track & field101124
Volleyball21–

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

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Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Business & marketing
20%
Health professions
17%
Psychology
8%
Education
8%
Visual & performing arts
6%
Biological & biomedical sciences
6%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
54%
First-year retention
73%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$45,938
Median debt at graduation
$20,346
Students with a Pell grant
38%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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