Campus & Student Life at University of Central Arkansas

Home to about 8,615 undergraduates in 2020, UCA is a large, public university located in Conway, Arkansas. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, UCA offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UCA can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UCA Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

UCA Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 11.0% of the student population at UCA. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UCA Disability Services.

UCA for the Military

While not a "service academy", UCA does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UCA Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UCA for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Central Arkansas

UCA offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Central Arkansas

UCA has a comparatively large, student body. There were 8,615 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 7,301 (84.7%). Part-time attendance was 1,314 (15.3%).

University of Central Arkansas is Ranked #1,288 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UCA is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank UCA #1288 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UCA by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UCA Diversity Guide.

University of Central Arkansas Competes in the NCAA

UCA has a total of 461 student athletes, 272 men and 189 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Central Arkansas Athletics