University of Central Arkansas
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How strong are the academics at University of Central Arkansas?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

15:1
Student to faculty ratio
42%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Central Arkansas has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

University of Central Arkansas has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Central Arkansas' website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at University of Central Arkansas:

73%
First-year retention rate
42%
4-year grad rate
54%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are University of Central Arkansas' most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Psychology, General
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Business/Commerce, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
77.8
86.44
95.08
103.72
112.36
121

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 85
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2
Business
  • Business/Commerce, General 98
  • Finance, General 46
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 46
  • Accounting 32
  • Management Information Systems, General 27
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 16
  • Insurance 10
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 7
  • Business/Commerce, General 2
  • Finance, General 2
  • Management Science 1
  • Business Administration and Management, General 0
Communication
  • Journalism 20
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 20
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 20
  • Communication, General 6
  • Communication and Media Studies 6
  • Communication and Media Studies 3
  • Communication, General 3
  • Journalism 1
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 1
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 54
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 13
  • Computer and Information Sciences, Other 3
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 2
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 1
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 53
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 20
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 10
  • Music Teacher Education 10
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 7
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 6
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 5
  • Special Education and Teaching, Other 0
Engineering
  • Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 4
  • Computer Engineering, General 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 27
  • Creative Writing 12
  • Writing, General 3
  • English Language and Literature, General 3
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 48
  • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 2
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 1
Foreign Languages
  • Linguistics 8
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 7
  • Linguistics 2
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 121
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 38
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 38
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 22
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 17
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 11
  • Dietetics/Dietitian 11
  • Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 2
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 0
History
  • History, General 18
  • History, General 2
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 42
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 14
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Nutrition Sciences 5
  • International/Globalization Studies 3
  • Biological and Physical Sciences 1
  • Data Science, General 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 20
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 103
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 7
  • Religion/Religious Studies 4
  • Philosophy 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 14
  • Physics, General 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 117
  • Psychology, General 7
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Public Administration 5
  • Public Administration 4
Social Sciences
  • Criminology 29
  • Political Science and Government, General 18
  • Economics, General 10
  • Sociology, General 8
  • Criminology 5
  • Anthropology, General 5
  • Political Science and Government, General 4
  • Geography 3
  • Sociology, General 1
  • Anthropology, General 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 32
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 27
  • Interior Design 19
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 9
  • Music Performance, General 8
  • Music, General 7
  • Art/Art Studies, General 1
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 1
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