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University of Central Arkansas (UCA)

  • 201 Donaghey Ave
  • Conway, AR 72035
  • OPEID College Code: 00109200
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  • General Phone: (501) 450-5000
  • President: Lu Hardin
  • Website: www.uca.edu
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
  • Local Area: Town Fringe
  • Student Enrollment: 12,619
  • College Alias: UCA
  • College Mascot: Bears
    Note: Men's Team
  • College Mascot: Sugar Bears
    Note: Women's Team
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Basic Information
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
  • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
  • Army
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
  • Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
  • Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
  • Doctoral, Professional Dominant
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
  • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
  • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
  • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
 
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2006
  • Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
  • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
  • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
  • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
  • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...)
  • Required
  • TOEFL
  • Required
  • Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
  • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants3,5302,4856,015
Number Granted Admission (%)1,326 (38%)1,936 (78%)3,262 (54%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)1,018 (77%)1,353 (70%)2,371 (73%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam341%
ACT ® Exam2,24195%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading--
SAT ® Math470595
SAT ® Writing430575
 
ACT ® Composite2027
ACT ® English2028
ACT ® Math1826
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving45%34%22%43%
Avg Amount Receiving$4,243$3,095$2,517$7,573
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200620052004
Default Rate (%)6.9%6.6%5.1%
Number in Default18415395
Number in Repayment2,6502,2861,862
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2007-082006-072005-06
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-State Tuition and Fees$6,025$6,010$5,664
Out of State Tuition and Fees$10,720$10,705$10,164
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$4,600$4,320$4,320
Other Expenses$5,011$5,011$5,011
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-State$16,636$16,341$15,995
Out of State$21,331$21,036$20,495
Off Campus
In-State$7,025$7,010$6,664
Out of State$11,720$11,705$11,164
Off Campus with Family
In-State$7,025$7,010$6,664
Out of State$11,720$11,705$11,164
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
 CertificateAssociateBachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, Biological Sciences--799-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting--479-
Business Administration and Management-104754-
Business, Commerce--28--
Finance--32--
Insurance--15--
International Business, Trade and Commerce---1-
Management Information Systems--22--
Marketing and Marketing Management--62--
 
Communications and Journalism
Journalism--52--
Public Relations, Advertising and Applied Communication, Other--16--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences--22--
Computer Science---3-
 
Education
Business Teacher Education--99-
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services---21-
Counseling and Guidance Services---14-
Early Childhood Education---2-
Education---7-
Elementary and Middle School Administration---27-
English and Language Arts Teacher Education--10--
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Education--9--
Kindergarten, Preschool Education--89--
Mathematics Teacher Education--6--
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching--11--
Reading Teacher Education---44-
Science Teacher Education--3--
Social Studies Teacher Education--11--
Special Education and Teaching---8-
Superintendency and Educational System Administration1----
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Other-----
Middle School Education--22--
 
English Language and Literature
English Composition--22--
English Language and Literature--286-
Speech and Rhetorical Studies--17--
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
African-American Studies--1--
Area, Ethnic, Cultural and Gender Studies, Other-----
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences--8431-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature--3--
Spanish Language and Literature--12--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Athletic Training--7--
Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology--4227-
Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology--2--
Community Health Services, Liaison, Counseling--452-
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other--102--
Health, Health Care Administration and Management-----
Medical Radiologic Technology--15--
Nuclear Medical Technology--5--
Nursing--578-
Occupational Therapy---30-
Physical Therapy----44
Substance Abuse, Addiction Counseling--6--
 
History
History--383-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences-----
International, Global Studies--2--
Multiple, Interdisciplinary Studies, Other--1--
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies-29---
 
Library Science
Library Science, Other---32-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics-----
Mathematics--224-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies--8--
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy--5--
Religious Studies--2--
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry--13--
Physics--3--
 
Psychology
Counseling Psychology---9-
Psychology--79--
Psychology, Other---11-
School Psychology-----
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Community Organization and Advocacy---6-
Public Administration--8--
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science--105-
 
Social Sciences
Economics--21--
Geography--8--
Geography, Other-----
International Economics--3--
Political Science and Government--27--
Sociology--23--
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art and Art Studies--30--
Cinematography and Film, Video Production--6--
Drama and Theatre Arts--10--
Music--8--
Music Performance--225-
 
 
Additional Information
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 12,619
  • Undergraduate: 10,675 Graduate: 1,944
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 4,921 Female: 7,698
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 4,476 Female: 6,199
  • Graduate Gender
  • Male: 445 Female: 1,499
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
  • Full-Time: 9,815 Part-Time: 2,804
  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 9,018 Part-Time: 1,657
  • Graduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 797 Part-Time: 1,147
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien4654%
American Indian1180.9%
Black1,76014%
Asian1691%
Hispanic1932%
White9,29174%
Unknown6235%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 181,0238%
Ages 18-193,70229%
Ages 20-213,32026%
Ages 22-242,11917%
Ages 25-299227%
Ages 30-344263%
Ages 35-393453%
Ages 40-494223%
Ages 50-652312%
Age Over 651090.9%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,5191,238281
Faculty Status712526186
Tenured Faculty204204-
Graduate Assistants237-237
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service696510186
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial4242-
Other Professionals19118110
Technical and/or Paraprofessional59050585
Clerical And Secretarial21018228
Skilled Crafts61601
Service and/or Maintenance20315251
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$53,843 (444)$57,887 (233)$49,377 (211)
Professor$76,302 (64)$77,340 (53)$71,303 (11)
Associate Professor$60,130 (76)$61,610 (42)$58,302 (34)
Assistant Professor$52,883 (166)$53,253 (98)$52,351 (68)
Instructor$41,142 (86)$38,114 (22)$42,183 (64)
Lecturer$41,081 (52)$41,328 (18)$40,950 (34)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$83,233 (66)$87,418 (39)$77,189 (27)
Professor$95,911 (27)$97,106 (20)$92,495 (7)
Associate Professor$94,471 (18)$95,499 (10)$93,185 (8)
Assistant Professor$76,488 (4)$77,484 (2)$75,493 (2)
Instructor$53,266 (12)$48,502 (4)$55,648 (8)
Lecturer$51,636 (5)$54,400 (3)$47,490 (2)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$55,688 (510)$59,843 (272)$50,940 (238)
Professor$76,946 (91)$77,918 (73)$73,005 (18)
Associate Professor$63,417 (94)$64,788 (52)$61,720 (42)
Assistant Professor$53,111 (170)$53,455 (100)$52,620 (70)
Instructor$41,441 (98)$38,355 (26)$42,555 (72)
Lecturer$41,183 (57)$41,783 (21)$40,834 (36)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$2,183,921$1,387,774$796,147
Ratio (%)100%64%36%
 
Participants
All Athletes314202112
Unduplicated Athletes311200111
Baseball3333-
Basketball301614
Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined)563125
Football9191-
Golf1697
Soccer452223
Softball22-22
Tennis9-9
Volleyball12-12
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$52,415$29,071
Assistant Coaches-$20,765$16,180
 
Coaches
All Coaches362115
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined)422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Football99-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches88-
Golf312
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1-1
Soccer422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Tennis1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 71%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 32%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students44%
 
By Gender
Male35%
Female49%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien23%
American Indian-
Black37%
Asian40%
Hispanic17%
White46%
Unknown54%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less22%
5 Years38%
6 Years42%
Crime Statistics
 2006-072005-06
Arrests
On Campus
Weapons Related52
Drug Related3034
Liquor Related4454
Residence Hall
Weapons Related2-
Drug Related2223
Liquor Related3239
 
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Forcible Rape11
Robbery-1
Aggravated Assault42
Burglary3952
Vehicle Theft64
Arson11
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape11
Aggravated Assault11
Burglary3549
Arson11
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