Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$10.1k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$10,118
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,258
Avg On-Campus Living
$8,662
Avg Off-Campus Living
$9,349
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$18,780
Net price (after aid)$16,775
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$14,387
$30k – $48k$14,946
$48k – $75k$17,233
$75k – $110k$19,775
$110k+$20,028
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$45,938
Median debt at graduation$20,346
Est. monthly loan payment$216
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.3×Graduates earn about 2.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants37%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans42%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
53%
Freshman Retention
73%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Out-of-state value
$17.3k below avg
Manageable graduate debt
$20.3k below avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$10.1k
Out-of-state
$17.3k
below avg
Net price
$16.8k
Pell
37%
above avg
Median debt
$20.3k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$45.9k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (25)
Natural Sciences
PhysicsMathematics
Social Sciences
Political ScienceSociology
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Artificial IntelligenceWeb Development
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary EducationSpecial Education
Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
90%
SAT range
940 - 1120
ACT range
19 - 25
Campus & Student Life
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About University of Central Arkansas
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- Where is University of Central Arkansas located?
- University of Central Arkansas is located in Conway, AR, in the United States.
- What type of institution is University of Central Arkansas?
- University of Central Arkansas is a public university based in AR. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at University of Central Arkansas?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at University of Central Arkansas is approximately 90%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at University of Central Arkansas?
- University of Central Arkansas's published in-state tuition is approximately $10,118 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend University of Central Arkansas?
- University of Central Arkansas reports total enrollment of approximately 9,332 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about University of Central Arkansas?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with University of Central Arkansas.
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