What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | University of Central Arkansas course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 1496 Calculus I and MATH 1497 Calculus II […MATH 1496 Calculus I and MATH 1497 Calculus II [ ACTS : MATH2505] | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 1400 Chemistry in Society [ ACTS : CHEM1004] | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHYS 1410 College Physics 1 [ ACTS : PHYS2014] | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | WRTG 1310 Introduction to College Writing [ ACTS : ENGL1013] | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENGL 1350 Introduction to Literature [ ACTS : ENGL2713] | |
| United States History | 3 | HIST 2302 American Nation II [ ACTS : HIST2123] | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CSCI 1470 Computer Science I | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON 2320 Principles of Macroeconomics [ ACTS : ECON2103] |
Show all 31 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 1496 Calculus I and MATH 1497 Calculus II […MATH 1496 Calculus I and MATH 1497 Calculus II [ ACTS : MATH2505] | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 1400 Chemistry in Society [ ACTS : CHEM1004] | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHYS 1410 College Physics 1 [ ACTS : PHYS2014] | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | WRTG 1310 Introduction to College Writing [ ACTS : ENGL1013] | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENGL 1350 Introduction to Literature [ ACTS : ENGL2713] | |
| United States History | 3 | HIST 2302 American Nation II [ ACTS : HIST2123] | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CSCI 1470 Computer Science I | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON 2320 Principles of Macroeconomics [ ACTS : ECON2103] | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON 2321 Principles of Microeconomics [ ACTS : ECON2203] | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HIST 1320 World History II [ ACTS : HIST1123] | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | PHYS 1420 College Physics 2 [ ACTS : PHYS2024] | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPAN 2310 Intermediate Spanish II [ ACTS : SPAN2023] | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | CSCI 1360 Principles pf Computer Science | |
| Art / Art History | 3 | ART 2300 Art Appreciation [ ACTS : ARTA1003] | |
| Biology / Biology | 3 | BIOL 1400 Exploring Concepts in Biology [ ACTS : BIOL1004] | |
| Calculus AB or AB subscore on Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 1496 Calculus I [ ACTS : MATH2405] | |
| Chinese (Mandarin) / Language | 3 | CHIN 2310 Intermediate Chinese I | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | PSCI 2320 Introduction to Comparative Politics | |
| English / International English Language (APIEL) | 3 | TOEFL score of 500 (see " admission of students…TOEFL score of 500 (see " admission of students whose first language is not English ") | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FREN 2310 Intermediate French I [ ACTS : FREN2013] | |
| Geography / Human Geography | 3 | GEOG 1320 Human Geography [ ACTS : GEOG1113] | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | GERM 2310 Intermediate German I [ ACTS : GERM2013] | |
| Government and Politics / United States | 3 | PSCI 1330 US Government and Politics [ ACTS : PLSC2003] | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | JAPN 2310 Intermediate Japanese I | |
| Music / Music Theory | 3 | MUS 2300 Music Appreciation [ ACTS : MUSC1003] or…MUS 2300 Music Appreciation [ ACTS : MUSC1003] or MUS 1300 Fundamentals of Music Theory | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | PHYS 1442 University Physics 2 [ ACTS : PHYS2044] | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHYS 1441 University Physics 1 [ ACTS : PHYS2034] | |
| Precalculus | 3 | MATH 1390 College Algebra [ ACTS : MATH1103] | |
| Psychology / Psychology | 3 | PSYC 1300 General Psychology [ ACTS : PSYC1103] | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | SPAN 2320 Intermediate Spanish III | |
| Statistics / Statistics | 3 | MATH 2311 Elementary Statistics [ ACTS : MATH2103] |
Source: uca.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 121 |
| Psychology | 117 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 103 |
| Business/Commerce | 98 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 85 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 54 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 53 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 48 |
Show the other 57 majors
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 46 |
| Finance | 46 |
| General Studies | 42 |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 38 |
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | 38 |
| Accounting | 32 |
| Art/Art Studies | 32 |
| Criminology | 29 |
| Management Information Systems | 27 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 27 |
| English Language and Literature | 27 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 22 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 20 |
| Environmental Science | 20 |
| Journalism | 20 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 20 |
| Interior Design | 19 |
| History | 18 |
| Political Science and Government | 18 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 17 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 16 |
| Chemistry | 14 |
| Mathematics | 14 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 13 |
| Creative Writing | 12 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 11 |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 11 |
| Insurance | 10 |
| Economics | 10 |
| Music Teacher Education | 10 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 10 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 9 |
| Linguistics | 8 |
| Sociology | 8 |
| Music Performance | 8 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 7 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 7 |
| Philosophy | 7 |
| Music | 7 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 7 |
| Communication | 6 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education | 6 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 5 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 5 |
| Public Administration | 5 |
| Anthropology | 5 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 4 |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 4 |
| Geography | 3 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 3 |
| Writing | 3 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 3 |
| Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist | 2 |
| Physics | 2 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | 2 |
| Management Science | 1 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Atlantic Sun Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Atlantic Sun Conference
Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Golf, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
BYX, Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), en.wikipedia.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR
769,258 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Bill and Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT)
Nearest hub airport
St Louis Lambert International (STL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 10.5 of 20
Elevation
310 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
27°F
July high
92°F
Annual snowfall
2.3 in
Days at 90°F or higher
70 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$960 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Central Baptist College1 mi
- Hendrix College2 mi
- University of Arkansas Grantham22 mi
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock25 mi
- Philander Smith University26 mi
- Arkansas Tech University41 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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