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University of Central Arkansas

Conway, Arkansas · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$36,670

Acceptance Rate

91%

Graduation Rate

52%

Annual Tuition

$10,118

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of University of Central Arkansas earn a median of $45,938 ten years after entry — 15% below the national median. Acceptance rate 90.5%, average SAT score 1118, in-state tuition $10,118.

At a Glance

Total Students

7,426

Retention Rate

73%

Faculty Ratio

14

Financial Aid

42%

Median Debt

$20,346

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,118

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

480–590

SAT Math (middle 50%)

430–580

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

19–25

Institution Overview

The University of Central Arkansas is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 90.5% and a student body of 7,426. The annual in-state tuition is $10,118, and 41.7% of students receive financial aid. The median debt for graduates is $20,346.

Graduation rates are 51.7%, with a retention rate of 73.4%. One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $39,167, which decreases to $36,670 after five years, and increases to $45,938 after ten years.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$39k

1 YEAR

$37k

5 YEARS

$46k

10 YEARS

Top 81% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, University of Central Arkansas alumni earn $39,167. Five years after graduation, earnings decrease to $36,670. Ten years after graduation, earnings increase to $45,938. The median debt for graduates is $20,346.

The University of Central Arkansas has a 90.5% acceptance rate. The graduation rate is 51.7%, and the retention rate is 73.4%. The in-state tuition is $10,118, and 41.7% of students receive financial aid.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduates 147 / yr
Median Salary $99,327

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 139 / yr
Median Salary $45,525

Psychology, General

Graduates 135 / yr
Median Salary $29,431

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 130 / yr
Median Salary $65,149

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

Graduates 101 / yr
Median Salary $44,513

Biology, General

Graduates 99 / yr
Median Salary $32,390

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Graduates 89 / yr
Median Salary $44,976

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

Graduates 88 / yr
Median Salary $54,076

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

Graduates 76 / yr
Median Salary $32,445

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Graduates 69 / yr
Median Salary $41,562

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

Graduates 68 / yr
Median Salary $47,217

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 68 / yr
Median Salary $64,272

Marketing

Graduates 62 / yr
Median Salary $38,011

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Graduates 61 / yr
Median Salary $57,912

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Graduates 60 / yr
Median Salary $75,589

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

Graduates 57 / yr
Median Salary $45,965

Finance and Financial Management Services

Graduates 56 / yr
Median Salary $44,343

Special Education and Teaching

Graduates 53 / yr
Median Salary $45,770

Business/Commerce, General

Graduates 51 / yr
Median Salary $42,892

Music

Graduates 47 / yr
Median Salary $36,465

Film/Video and Photographic Arts

Graduates 44 / yr
Median Salary $26,939

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Graduates 43 / yr
Median Salary $35,177

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Graduates 41 / yr
Median Salary $27,366

Mathematics

Graduates 36 / yr
Median Salary $40,993

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Campus Location

Conway, Arkansas

Conway, AR 72035-0001

University of Central Arkansas is located in Conway, Arkansas. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

University of Central Arkansas has an acceptance rate of 90.5%.