University of Central Arkansas, AR
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of Central Arkansas Rankings
Affordability76
Selectivity46
Retention33
Graduation1
Earnings20
Diversity52
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Central Arkansas
85%
Bachelor’s
7%
Associate’s
7%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences6%
Business, Management, Marketing18%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Education9%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs17%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences5%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities3%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies4%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology7%
Public Administration and Social Service<1%
Social Sciences6%
Visual and Performing Arts6%
Admissions
Getting into University of Central Arkansas
91%
Admission Rate
540
Median SAT Math
530
Median SAT Reading
24
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)490–590
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)480–580
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)21–27
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Central Arkansas
$9K
In-State Tuition
$15K
Out-of-State Tuition
$21K
Average Total Cost
$15K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13K | $12K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $14K | $12K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $15K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $17K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $17K | $16K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Central Arkansas
52%
Receive Federal Loans
$13K
Median Federal Debt
62%
Repayment Rate
$223
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 42% | 62% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 13% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $14K | $9K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $14K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $12K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $14K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $11K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $34K | $23K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $24K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 63% | 49% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 62% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 60% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 63% | 49% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Central Arkansas
74%
Retention Rate
35%
Transfer Rate
20%
Withdrawal Rate
41%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 23% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 41% | 46% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 45% | 46% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 31% | 53% |
| Black | 29% | 27% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 46% | 38% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44% | 45% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 17% | 32% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 25% | 48% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 71% | 40% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 26% | 33% | 44% |
| Other race | 38% | 17% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Central Arkansas
92%
Employment Rate
$30K
Median Salary
$18K
25 Pctl Salary
$43K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $18K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $30K | $24K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $43K | $37K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $56K | $50K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $30K | $24K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $34K | $27K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $38K | $29K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Central Arkansas
8,906
Undergraduates
75%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
1,752
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 60% | 67% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 40% | 33% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 17% | 30% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 66% | 57% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% | 7% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 5% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 1% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 35% | 50% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 15% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of Central Arkansas, AR
Central Baptist College
1 miles, NE
Hendrix College
2 miles, NE
Arthur's Beauty School Inc-Conway
2 miles, N
University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton
17 miles, NW