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University of Central Arkansas, a state-run institution, was established in 1907 as the Arkansas State Normal School. It is located in the city of Conway. By terms of enrollment, it is the second largest university in the state of Arkansas and third largest college system in the entire state. The university offers enrollment to more than 10,000 students every year. The University of Central Arkansas is well known for its programs in education, physical therapy, and occupational therapy.
There are six colleges under this university:
In addition to courses taught at these colleges, there is a study abroad program. There are also four residential colleges:
The sports teams of the University of Central Arkansas are called the UCA Bears and the Sugar Bears. They participate in football, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, soccer, golf, cross country and track, and tennis.
Central Arkansas is found in Conway, AR. Conway is a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at Central Arkansas.
The school is known for its programs in music and family and social work.
Admission to Central Arkansas is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 470 and 595.
Central Arkansas has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 12,619 in 2007 at the school.
Central Arkansas offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Southland Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Central Arkansas
201 Donaghey Ave
Conway, AR 72035-0001
General Phone: (501) 450-5000
http://www.uca.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 327 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance, business, MIS, insurance, international business |
| Education And Teaching | 303 | kindergarten/preschool teaching, reading teaching, elementary/middle school admin, middle school teaching, college student counseling, business teaching, school counseling, physical education teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 276 | history, English, library science courses, general studies, political science, sociology, English composition, economics, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 196 | psychology, community health services, physical therapy, psychology courses, counseling psychology, substance abuse counseling, school psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 129 | family and consumer science, public administration, community organization |
| Science | 104 | biology, chemistry, physics, biological and physical sciences |
| Medicine | 102 | health professions |
| Medical Support And Technology | 91 | audiology and speech pathology, radiation therapist, nuclear medical tech, clinical lab tech |
| Media | 68 | journalism, public relations and advertising |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 65 | registered nursing |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 52 | occupational therapy, exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Music | 35 | music performance, music |
| Art Studies | 30 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 26 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 25 | computer and info science, computer science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 10 | drama |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 8 | environmental studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 7 | philosophy, religion |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 6 | cinematography |
| Medical Administration | 0 | health care administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Central Arkansas in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,389 | 59 |
| Master's degree | 387 | 33 |
| Doctor's degree | 44 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 39 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Central Arkansas had a total enrollment of 12,619 students (10,899 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 85% |
| Graduate | 15% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 92% |
| Texas | 3% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
Central Arkansas offers campus housing for 4,124 of its 10,899 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Conway, Arkansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arkansas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,015 | 3,262 | 54% | 2,371 | 73% |
| Men | 3,530 | 1,326 | 38% | 1,018 | 77% |
| Women | 2,485 | 1,936 | 78% | 1,353 | 70% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Math | 470 | 595 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 575 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 1% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 95% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,025 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,720 |
| Room and board | $ 4,600 |
| Room charge | $ 2,680 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,920 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 5,011 |
Financial Aid:
Central Arkansas participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 109200)
Central Arkansas has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 126 | 65 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 83 | 52 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 63 | 121 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 20 | $97,106 | 7 | $92,495 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 10 | $95,499 | 8 | $93,185 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $48,502 | 8 | $55,648 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 3 | $54,400 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 39 | $87,418 | 27 | $77,189 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 53 | $77,340 | 11 | $71,303 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 42 | $61,610 | 34 | $58,302 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 98 | $53,253 | 68 | $52,351 |
| Instructor | academic year | 22 | $38,114 | 64 | $42,183 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 18 | $41,328 | 34 | $40,950 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 233 | $57,887 | 211 | $49,377 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southland Conference |
| Basketball | Southland Conference |
| Baseball | Southland Conference |
| Track | Southland Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 150 | 103 | 253 |
| Football | 76 | 0 | 76 |
| Basketball | 11 | 19 | 30 |
| Baseball | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| Track | 8 | 17 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 29 | 67 | 96 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Insurance
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Superintendency and Educational System Administration
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Economics, General
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
Geography, Other
History, General
International Economics
International/Global Studies
Library Science, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Journalism
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Counseling Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
School Psychology
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Central Arkansas Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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