University of Central Arkansas
201 Donaghey AveConway, 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
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (AT LEAST 1 BUT LESS THAN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS)
- 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
- African-american/Black Studies
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...