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Fayetteville, AR · Conway, AR
| University of Arkansas | University of Central Arkansas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $18,209/yr | $16,511/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $14,319/yr | $14,656/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $21,500 | $20,346 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $14,322/yr | $13,988/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $15,934/yr | $16,203/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $20,772/yr | $20,318/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $22,470/yr | $20,157/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $228/mo | $216/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,244/yr | $9,110/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $14,244/yr | $8,697/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,154/yr | $1,216/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,928/yr | $6,991/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $27,767/yr | $25,029/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $10,104/yr | $10,523/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $29,966/yr | $18,023/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 18% | 38% |
| Students taking federal loans | 33% | 40% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 74% | 89% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1030–1220 | 910–1170 |
| SAT average | 1169 | 1118 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 21–28 | 19–25 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 20–28 · Math 18–26 | English 18–26 · Math 17–24 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 28,186 | 6,589 |
| Students accepted | 20,202 | 5,961 |
| Students who enrolled | 6,337 | 1,737 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 31% | 29% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 28% | 4% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 77% | 94% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Not considered |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 71% | 54% |
| Freshmen who come back | 86% | 73% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $58,191/yr | $45,938/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $36,435–$87,469 | $28,642–$65,378 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 68% | 51% |
| White students graduating | 72% | 58% |
| Black students graduating | 46% | 36% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 65% | 44% |
| Asian students graduating | 76% | 71% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $49,686/yr | $36,670/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 76% | 68% |
| Graduate on time | 56% | 42% |
| Pell students who graduate | 55% | 42% |
| First-gen students who finish | 52% | 38% |
| Low-income students who finish | 48% | 33% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 25% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $54,333/yr | $42,426/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 30% · Health Professions 10% · Engineering 7% | Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Health Professions 17% · Psychology 8% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 30% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 10% of degrees | Health Professions — 17% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Engineering — 7% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 7% of degrees | Education — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 6% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $164,382/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $70,636/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 18% | 13% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 28,677 | 7,762 |
| Students per professor | 20 : 1 | 15 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 4,751 | 1,844 |
| Average professor pay | $10,657/mo | $7,499/mo |
| Full-time professors | 82% | 76% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $64,201 | $37,082 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | City (small) |
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Conway, AR |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1871 | 1907 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Men | 44% | 38% |
| Women | 56% | 62% |
| White students | 74% | 64% |
| Black students | 3.8% | 17% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 12% | 8.8% |
| Asian students | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| Two or more races | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Other / not reported | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 26% | 35% |
| Part-time students | 8.3% | 11% |
| Students age 25+ | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,926/yr | $9,836/yr |
| Endowment | $1.7B | $76.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 6,900 | 3,435 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $8,365/yr | $4,724/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,532/yr | $3,938/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 15 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | Land-grant institution | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | Yes | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FBS | NCAA Division I-FCS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 15 | 15 |
| Student athletes | 457 | 524 |
| Athletic scholarships | $12.6M | $5.7M |
| Athletics budget | $189.0M | $17.7M |
| Athletics revenue | $195.9M | $17.7M |
| Recruiting spend | $3.4M | $308,749 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.