University of Central Arkansas

The University of Central Arkansas, a leader in 21st-century higher education, is committed to excellence through the delivery of outstanding undergraduate and graduate education that remains current and responsive to the diverse needs of those it serves. The university’s faculty and staff promote the intellectual, professional, social, and personal development of its students through innovations in learning, scholarship, and creative endeavors. Students, faculty, and staff partner to create strong engagement with the local, national, and global communities. The University of Central Arkansas dedicates itself to academic vitality, integrity, and diversity. The University of Central Arkansas aspires to be a premier learner-focused public comprehensive university, a nationally recognized leader for its continuous record of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, scholarly and creative endeavors, and engagement with local, national, and global communities. 

Why University of Central Arkansas

• Community: The University of Central Arkansas values and respects the people who make up its community—students, faculty, and staff—as well as the people connected to the school through ties to the local community and region, the state of Arkansas, our nation, and the world.
• Intellectual Excellence: The school believes in lifelong intellectual development of students, faculty, and staff. The University of Central Arkansas is committed to the free pursuit of knowledge and continuous growth in learning and teaching.
• Educated Citizens: The University of Central Arkansas believes in student success and in preparing students to engage complex issues and express informed opinion through critical thinking, writing, and speech. Given this institution’s historical roots in teacher education, this foundation inspires all of the colleges to work together to ensure our faculty and students promote instructional excellence and lifelong learning.
• Diversity: The school is dedicated to attracting and supporting a diverse student, faculty and staff population and enhanced multicultural learning opportunities. They value the opportunity to work, learn, and develop in a community that embraces the diversity of individuals and ideas, including race, ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, national origin, age, gender, marital status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, physical ability, political affiliation, and intellectual perspective. 
• Integrity: The University of Central Arkansas is committed to ethical and responsible behavior in actions and to developing the same commitment in students, thus fostering individuals who will have the skills, knowledge, and ability to engage positively with a diverse and changing world. The school's commitment extends to all levels of the campus to foster a climate of ethical conduct, respect, responsibility, and trust.

• Low Cost of Attendance with a High Quality of Education: The University of Central Arkansas offers a high-value educational experience, with affordable tuition rates and living expenses.

• Housing Scholarship & Residential Life: More than 3,800 students live in UCA's 18 residence halls and university apartments. All international students are also automatically offered a full out-of-state tuition scholarship after they are fully admitted and choose to live in university housing.