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Is UCA a Good School for the Money?

Above Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$88,325 Avg Total Cost

University of Central Arkansas Value Report

College Factual's Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of an UCA degree with its cost to determine if the school is asking a fair price. Read the UCA annual value report below.

Above Average Value Nationwide

Top 25% National Value
Top 50% National Quality
Good Price

University of Central Arkansas is ranked #481 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

University of Central Arkansas is priced well for the kind of quality education they provide and thus has earned a good price recognition from College Factual's analysis.

National Value Ranking  481 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  78.54 out of 100
Overpriced
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Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

We're Looking at a Total Cost of $88,325 for an UCA Degree

The UCA time to graduate is about 4.44 years and will cost an estimated $19,893 per year. This brings the total cost to 88,325.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$19,893
Average Years to Graduate4.44
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$88,325

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Consider the average UCA student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree. If you can complete your degree faster than that you will save money. This is just one way your UCA degree may cost less than average.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$61,392 In-State With Aid
$118,597 Avg Cost No Aid
4.44 Years to Graduate

Net price can vary based on your unique situation.

Look at the table below to get a sense of how UCA value for your educational dollar might vary.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$118,597#0F
All Students$88,325#481B+
Only Students Receiving Aid$82,562#1,149C
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$97,427#F
All Students$67,159#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$61,392#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Arkansas.

About 97% of UCA students receive financial aid. Get more details on what UCA financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates average total cost by multiplying net price by time to graduation. We then compare the average total cost to other schools of a similar quality to determine value. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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