University Of Central Arkansas

The University of Central Arkansas, or UCA, is a state-run institution located in Conway, Arkansas. It is the second largest university in the state in terms of enrollment.

UCA is also the third largest college system in Arkansas.

The university is noted for its programs in education, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. Many students concentrate in therapy and counseling, medicine, music, and family and social work.

The 2006 edition of the U.S. News & World Report ranked UCA as 61st college in the South in academic excellence.

UCA offers more than 70 majors through the following academic divisions:

• College of Business Administration Business
• College of Education
• College of Fine Arts and Communication
• College of Health and Behavioral Sciences
• College of Liberal Arts
• College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball and track. Central Arkansas is in the Southland Conference for major sports and proudly participates in 15 NCAA Division I Varsity Sports.

UCA is home to more than 15 Greek organizations and more than 200 registered student organizations. Students in the music department participate in more than 25 ensembles.

Notable alumni include Thomas Dale Alford, Sr., ophthalmologist, U.S. Representative; Raymond Burnett, professional football player, coach; Ken Coon, educator, psychologist and Republican politician; Jimmy Driftwood, songwriter and musician; Arthur Hunnicutt, stage and screen actor; Rebekah Kennedy, Green Party politician and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2008; Benjamin Travis Landy, former Arkansas Governor; and Jennifer Sherrill, Miss Arkansas 2004 and contestant in Miss USA Pageant.

University Of Central Arkansas Highlights

Where University Of Central Arkansas stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling, medicine, music, and family and social work.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Central Arkansas Students

The student enrollment at Central Arkansas was 12,619 in 2007 (10,899 full-time equivalent).

About 43% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 57% of the class.

Undergrads are 85% of enrolled students and graduate students are 15%.

About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Central Arkansas participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Central Arkansas provides on-campus housing for 4,124 of its 10,899 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Central Arkansas Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Central Arkansas is in the Southland Conference for major sports.

Central Arkansas offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 150 male students received the aid (men were 59% of those receiving aid) and 103 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 41% of students receiving such aid) .

Central Arkansas Admissions (2007)

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