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ACT
21/27
SAT
970/1135
Estimated Cost
$21,854
Financial Aid
$16,143
Students
10,000 - 19,999
About University of Central Arkansas
The University of Central Arkansas (often referred to as Central Arkansas or UCA) is a public research university in Conway, Arkansas. Founded in 1907 as the Arkansas State Normal School, the university is one of the oldest in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As the state's only normal school at the time, UCA has historically been the primary source of teachers in Arkansas. Today with a more academically diverse mission, UCA is noted for its nationally recognized programs in nursing, education, physical therapy, business, performing arts, and psychology.
University of Central Arkansas Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#601 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Arkansas
#7 of 83
2024 Best Public Colleges in Arkansas
#3 of 37
Most Popular Majors
The most popular major at University of Central Arkansas is Medical followed by Education, Business Management, Human Sciences and Psychology.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from University of Central Arkansas within four or six years.