University of Central Arkansas
#394-435 in National Universities
Overview
University of Central Arkansas is a public institution that was founded in 1907. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,994 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 356 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Central Arkansas' ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #394-435. Its in-state tuition and fees are $10,118; out-of-state tuition and fees are $17,258.
University of Central Arkansas is a public institution that was founded in 1907. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,994 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 356 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Central Arkansas' ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #394-435. Its in-state tuition and fees are $10,118; out-of-state tuition and fees are $17,258.
At-a-Glance
Setting
N/A
In-state tuition and fees
$10,118
Undergraduate Enrollment
7,994
Acceptance Rate
91%
2024 Rankings
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Admissions
Cost
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$17,258
In-State Tuition & Fees
$10,118
Room & Board
$8,662(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
N/A
$14,735
$14,735
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$17,258
In-State Tuition & Fees
$10,118
Room & Board
$8,662(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
N/A
*Average in-state cost after aid
Academics
36%
14:1
52%
Popular Majors
MAJOR
% OF GRADUATES
ALUMNI STARTING SALARY
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
18%
N/A
Health Professions and Related Programs
18%
N/A
Education
8%
N/A
Psychology
8%
N/A
Visual and Performing Arts
7%
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Faculty Research Impact
Bibliometric Rank
298
Bibliometrics is the statistical analyses of publications and citations for the purpose of measuring faculty research impact.Publications Cited in Top 25% of Journals
48%
Publications Cited in Top 5% of Journals
9%
Total Papers published between 2018-2022
770
Citations Per Publication
8:1
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Last updated 2023.
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Students
7,994
Graduate Enrollment
1,919
Total Enrollment
9,913
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
6,620
Student Diversity
Gender Distribution
Ethnic Diversity
31%
Minority Enrollment
31%
Minority Enrollment
65%
White
17%
Black
7%
Hispanic
5%
Two or more races
3%
International
2%
Asian
Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Campus Life
Housing and Dorms
Types of campus housing available:
Student Activities
42+
Sports Teams
11
Fraternities
10
Sororities
After College
Graduation Rate
36%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
53%
Average Debt at Graduation
$22,310
$35,529
$35,529
Graduation Rate
36%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
53%
Average Debt at Graduation
$22,310
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