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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 
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
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - UCA Library Profile
- 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 Links
- Admissions: www.uca.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- 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
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 3,530 | 2,485 | 6,015 |
| 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
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 34 | 1% |
| ACT ® Exam | 2,241 | 95% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | 470 | 595 |
| SAT ® Writing | 430 | 575 |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 27 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 28 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 26 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: UCA Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 87%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 45% | 34% | 22% | 43% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,243 | $3,095 | $2,517 | $7,573 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.1% |
| Number in Default | 184 | 153 | 95 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,650 | 2,286 | 1,862 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 465 | 4% |
| American Indian | 118 | 0.9% |
| Black | 1,760 | 14% |
| Asian | 169 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 193 | 2% |
| White | 9,291 | 74% |
| Unknown | 623 | 5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1,023 | 8% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,702 | 29% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,320 | 26% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,119 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 922 | 7% |
| Ages 30-34 | 426 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 345 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 422 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 231 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 109 | 0.9% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,519 | 1,238 | 281 |
| Faculty Status | 712 | 526 | 186 |
| Tenured Faculty | 204 | 204 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 237 | - | 237 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 696 | 510 | 186 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 42 | 42 | - |
| Other Professionals | 191 | 181 | 10 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 590 | 505 | 85 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 210 | 182 | 28 |
| Skilled Crafts | 61 | 60 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 203 | 152 | 51 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,183,921 | $1,387,774 | $796,147 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 64% | 36% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 314 | 202 | 112 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 311 | 200 | 111 |
| Baseball | 33 | 33 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 16 | 14 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 56 | 31 | 25 |
| Football | 91 | 91 | - |
| Golf | 16 | 9 | 7 |
| Soccer | 45 | 22 | 23 |
| Softball | 22 | - | 22 |
| Tennis | 9 | - | 9 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $52,415 | $29,071 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $20,765 | $16,180 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 36 | 21 | 15 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Football | 9 | 9 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 8 | - |
| Golf | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 71%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 32%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 44% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 35% |
| Female | 49% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 23% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 37% |
| Asian | 40% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| White | 46% |
| Unknown | 54% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 22% |
| 5 Years | 38% |
| 6 Years | 42% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 5 | 2 |
| Drug Related | 30 | 34 |
| Liquor Related | 44 | 54 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | - |
| Drug Related | 22 | 23 |
| Liquor Related | 32 | 39 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 2 |
| Burglary | 39 | 52 |
| Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 35 | 49 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
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