University of Central Arkansas (UCA)

  • 201 Donaghey Ave
  • Conway, AR 72035
  • OPEID College Code: 00109200
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  • General Phone: (501) 450-5000
  • Interim President: Tom Courtway
  • 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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University of Central Arkansas - Details
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    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
 
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    Admission Fees Yes
  • 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 Applicants2,3263,4545,780
Number Granted Admission (%)1,086 (47%)1,725 (50%)2,811 (49%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)724 (67%)1,069 (62%)1,793 (64%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam--
ACT ® Exam1,71996%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading--
SAT ® Math--
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite2027
ACT ® English1825
ACT ® Math2028
 
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
 200720062005
Default Rate (%)6.4%6.9%6.6%
Number in Default162184153
Number in Repayment2,4952,6502,286
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2008-092007-082006-07
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$6,505$6,205$6,010
In-State Tuition and Fees$6,505$6,205$6,010
Out of State Tuition and Fees$11,605$11,035$10,705
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$4,740$4,600$4,320
Other Expenses$5,460$5,011$5,011
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$17,705$16,816$16,341
In-State$17,705$16,816$16,341
Out of State$22,805$21,646$21,036
Off Campus
In-District$7,505$7,205$7,010
In-State$7,505$7,205$7,010
Out of State$12,605$12,035$11,705
Off Campus with Family
In-District$7,505$7,205$7,010
In-State$7,505$7,205$7,010
Out of State$12,605$12,035$11,705
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
 CertificateAssociateBachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
UCA Biology Degree--875-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
UCA Accounting Degree--6320-
UCA Business Administration Degree-45730-
UCA Commerce Degree--34--
UCA Finance Degree--40--
UCA Insurance Degree--19--
UCA Management Information Systems Degree--33--
UCA Marketing Degree--64--
 
Communications and Journalism
UCA Journalism Degree--33--
UCA Public Relations, Advertising and Applied Communication, Other Degree--26--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
UCA Computer Degree--17--
UCA Computer Science Degree---4-
 
Education
UCA Business Teacher Education Degree--511-
UCA College Student Counseling and Personnel Services Degree---17-
UCA Counseling and Guidance Services Degree---10-
UCA Early Childhood Education Degree---2-
UCA Education Degree---13-
UCA Elementary and Middle School Administration Degree---16-
UCA English and Language Arts Teacher Education Degree--8--
UCA Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Education Degree--7--
UCA Kindergarten and Preschool Education Degree--92--
UCA Mathematics Teacher Education Degree--12--
UCA Physical Education Degree--14--
UCA Reading Teacher Education Degree---20-
UCA Science Teacher Education Degree--1--
UCA Social Studies Teacher Education Degree--16--
UCA Special Education Teaching Degree---13-
UCA Superintendency and Educational System Administration Degree2----
UCA Teacher Education and Professional Development, Other Degree---29-
UCA Middle School Education Degree--25--
 
English Language and Literature
UCA English Composition Degree--26--
UCA English Language and Literature Degree--284-
UCA Speech Degree--18--
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
UCA Area, Ethnic, Cultural and Gender Studies, Other Degree-----
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
UCA Family and Consumer Sciences Degree--8530-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
UCA French Language and Literature Degree-----
UCA Spanish Language and Literature Degree--121-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
UCA Athletic Training Degree--7--
UCA Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Degree--4243-
UCA Clinical Laboratory Science Degree--2--
UCA Community Health Services, Liaison, Counseling Degree--348-
UCA Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Degree--125--
UCA Medical Radiologic Technology Degree--19--
UCA Nuclear Medical Technology Degree--7--
UCA Nursing Degree--7010-
UCA Occupational Therapy Degree---46-
UCA Physical Therapy Degree----34
UCA Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling Degree--18--
UCA Health Care Administration Degree---1-
 
History
UCA History Degree--319-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
UCA Biological and Physical Sciences Degree--4--
UCA Global Studies Degree--3--
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
UCA General Studies Degree-20---
 
Library Science
UCA Library Science, Other Degree---32-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
UCA Applied Mathematics Degree---2-
UCA Mathematics Degree--179-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
UCA Environmental Studies Degree--12--
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
UCA Philosophy Degree--5--
UCA Religious Studies Degree--3--
 
Physical Sciences
UCA Chemistry Degree--19--
UCA Physics Degree--6--
 
Psychology
UCA Counseling Psychology Degree---5-
UCA Psychology Degree--69--
UCA Psychology, Other Degree---18-
UCA School Psychology Degree----1
 
Public Administration and Social Services
UCA Community Organization and Advocacy Degree---11-
UCA Public Administration Degree--5--
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
UCA Kinesiology and Exercise Science Degree--136-
 
Social Sciences
UCA Economics Degree--17--
UCA Geography Degree--9--
UCA Geography, Other Degree-----
UCA Political Science Degree--22--
UCA Sociology Degree--26--
 
Visual and Performing Arts
UCA Cinematography and Film Degree--153-
UCA Drama Degree--6--
UCA Music Degree--1--
UCA Music Performance Degree--2011-
UCA Art Studies Degree--31--
 
 
    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 Employees1,5781,279299
Faculty Status732533199
Tenured Faculty2132112
Graduate Assistants230-230
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service709510199
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial4848-
Other Professionals25523520
Technical and/or Paraprofessional56648680
Clerical And Secretarial19916336
Skilled Crafts5858-
Service and/or Maintenance17313736
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$56,032 (454)$60,269 (237)$51,404 (217)
Professor$76,675 (65)$78,339 (53)$69,325 (12)
Associate Professor$62,011 (79)$63,307 (48)$60,004 (31)
Assistant Professor$56,204 (159)$55,829 (90)$56,692 (69)
Instructor$44,074 (119)$45,390 (34)$43,547 (85)
Lecturer$42,955 (32)$43,763 (12)$42,471 (20)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$82,602 (56)$85,196 (37)$77,549 (19)
Professor$97,151 (29)$97,191 (22)$97,025 (7)
Associate Professor$90,154 (12)$89,596 (7)$90,935 (5)
Instructor$48,890 (14)$49,268 (7)$48,512 (7)
Lecturer$42,000 (1)$42,000 (1)- (-)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$57,300 (510)$61,544 (274)$52,374 (236)
Professor$77,543 (94)$78,686 (75)$73,032 (19)
Associate Professor$63,561 (91)$64,580 (55)$62,004 (36)
Assistant Professor$56,204 (159)$55,829 (90)$56,692 (69)
Instructor$43,645 (133)$44,523 (41)$43,254 (92)
Lecturer$42,695 (33)$43,040 (13)$42,471 (20)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$2,336,501$1,439,267$897,234
Ratio (%)100%62%38%
 
Participants
All Athletes310192118
Unduplicated Athletes306189117
Baseball2525-
Basketball261214
All Track Combined804733
Football7474-
Golf1587
Soccer502624
Softball17-17
Tennis9-9
Volleyball14-14
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$57,721$26,827
Assistant Coaches-$21,561$15,224
 
Coaches
All Coaches372116
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
All Track Combined422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Football99-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches88-
Golf312
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1-1
Soccer422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
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
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related22
Drug Related2122
Liquor Related1332
On Campus
Weapons Related75
Drug Related5030
Liquor Related3044
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape21
Aggravated Assault11
Burglary3435
Arson-1
On Campus
Murder2-
Forcible Rape21
Aggravated Assault24
Burglary3939
Vehicle Theft86
Arson-1
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