University of Central Arkansas (UCA) - Admissions | Financial Aid | Tuition | Degrees

201 Donaghey Ave
Conway, AR 72035
OPEID College Code: 00109200

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

Website

www.uca.edu

Mission Statement

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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

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Harding Centennial Plaza Fountain on University of Central Arkansas Campus
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Twitter

http://twitpic.com/2lyfby - The fountain on my walk back from eating at the caf @ucabears #uca (via @CaseyCarroll)
Posted: Sep, 07 2010

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Posted: Sep, 05 2010

@Eff_Ur_Tweet October 24-30. More info here: http://uca.edu/alumni/homecoming/
Posted: Sep, 03 2010

Newly posted flickr pics from last night's football game. http://bit.ly/dyr3bm #UCA #GoBears
Posted: Sep, 03 2010

@gubeltrut It's done and being debugged and then off to the app store. Timeline? #SoonerThanLater? #OffTheRecord ;)
Posted: Sep, 02 2010

Check out the new @ucaecho website - http://www.ucaecho.net #UCA #WordPress #WP - It looks lovely.
Posted: Sep, 02 2010

@gubeltrut ...UCA-lovin' hotness... #ButForHowLong #DunDunDuuuuuu - but it's in #WordPress and we LOVE #WP so...hang on... #ShoutOut coming
Posted: Sep, 02 2010

@JustAGuyGuy I know, right! @ucasports did a great job pulling everything together just in time for kick off. #UCA #GoBears
Posted: Sep, 02 2010

Very excited about the UCA game today. I can't believe its been 7 years since i played. (via @johnshotme)
Posted: Sep, 02 2010

Check out the new @ucasports website! http://ucasports.com #UCA #GoBEars
Posted: Sep, 02 2010

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Admission Links

Admissions: www.beabear.com
Online Application: Apply Online

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

	Male	Female	Total
Number of Applicants	2,326	3,454	5,780
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

	Number	Percent (%)
SAT ® Exam	-	-
ACT ® Exam	1,719	96%

Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006

	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading	-	-
SAT ® Math	-	-
SAT ® Writing	-	-

ACT ® Composite	20	27
ACT ® English	18	25
ACT ® Math	20	28

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

	2007	2006	2005
Default Rate (%)	6.4%	6.9%	6.6%
Number in Default	162	184	153
Number in Repayment	2,495	2,650	2,286

Undergraduate Student Expenses

	2008-09	2007-08	2006-07
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

	Certificate	Associate	Bachelor	Master	Doctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
UCA Biology Degree	-	-	87	5	-

Business and Marketing Studies
UCA Accounting Degree	-	-	63	20	-
UCA Business Administration Degree	-	4	57	30	-
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	-	-	5	11	-
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 Degree	2	-	-	-	-
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	-	-	28	4	-
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	-	-	85	30	-

Foreign Languages and Literature
UCA French Language and Literature Degree	-	-	-	-	-
UCA Spanish Language and Literature Degree	-	-	12	1	-

Health and Clinical Professions
UCA Athletic Training Degree	-	-	7	-	-
UCA Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Degree	-	-	42	43	-
UCA Clinical Laboratory Science Degree	-	-	2	-	-
UCA Community Health Services, Liaison, Counseling Degree	-	-	34	8	-
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	-	-	70	10	-
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	-	-	31	9	-

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	-	-	17	9	-

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	-	-	13	6	-

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	-	-	15	3	-
UCA Drama Degree	-	-	6	-	-
UCA Music Degree	-	-	1	-	-
UCA Music Performance Degree	-	-	20	11	-
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

	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	1,578	1,279	299
Faculty Status	732	533	199
Tenured Faculty	213	211	2
Graduate Assistants	230	-	230
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service	709	510	199
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial	48	48	-
Other Professionals	255	235	20
Technical and/or Paraprofessional	566	486	80
Clerical And Secretarial	199	163	36
Skilled Crafts	58	58	-
Service and/or Maintenance	173	137	36

Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown

	Total	Male	Female
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)

	Total	Men's Teams	Women's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid	$2,336,501	$1,439,267	$897,234
Ratio (%)	100%	62%	38%

Participants
All Athletes	310	192	118
Unduplicated Athletes	306	189	117
Baseball	25	25	-
Basketball	26	12	14
All Track Combined	80	47	33
Football	74	74	-
Golf	15	8	7
Soccer	50	26	24
Softball	17	-	17
Tennis	9	-	9
Volleyball	14	-	14

Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches	-	$57,721	$26,827
Assistant Coaches	-	$21,561	$15,224

Coaches
All Coaches	37	21	16
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
All Track 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	3	-	3
Head Coaches	1	-	1
Assistant Coaches	2	-	2
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

	2007-08	2006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related	2	2
Drug Related	21	22
Liquor Related	13	32
On Campus
Weapons Related	7	5
Drug Related	50	30
Liquor Related	30	44

Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape	2	1
Aggravated Assault	1	1
Burglary	34	35
Arson	-	1
On Campus
Murder	2	-
Forcible Rape	2	1
Aggravated Assault	2	4
Burglary	39	39
Vehicle Theft	8	6
Arson	-	1

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