Financial Aid at Central Arkansas

The average amount of financial aid is $8,652 where 83% of enrolled students have received grants or scholarship aid at University of Central Arkansas. The average amount of tuition & fees is $10,118 for Arkansas residents and $17,258 for out-of-state students at University of Central Arkansas.
  • Average Financial Aid: $8,652
  • Undergraduate Tuition: $17,258 ($10,118 Arkansas residents)

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All Undergraduate Student Financial Aid

For academic year 2022-2023, total 6,875 students (83% of all undergraduate students) have received grants or scholarships and the average received amount is $8,652. Grant/scholarship aid includes federal, state, local, institutional or other sources of grant aid. Next table shows the financial aid statistics for all undergraduate students by aid types at University of Central Arkansas.
Financial Aid Statistics at University of Central Arkansas
Type of AidNumber Receiving AidPercent Receiving AidAverage Amount of Aid Received
Federal, state, local, institutional or other grant aid6,87583%$8,652
Pell Grants2,99536%$4,913
Federal Student Loans3,41141%$7,484

Beginning Student Financial Aid

For first time, full time beginning students (freshmen), total 1,790 students (100% of all freshmen) have received any type of financial aid and 1,781 students (99% of all freshmen) awarded any student loans. The headcount includes the number of full-time, first-time degree seeking beginning undergraduate students. The average amount of grant/scholarship aid is $8,177 and the average amount of student loan aid is $6,198. Next table shows the headcount and average received amount of financial aid by source of the aid at University of Central Arkansas.
Beginning Students Financial Aid Statistics at University of Central Arkansas
Type of AidNumber Receiving AidPercent Receiving AidAverage Amount of Aid Received
Any Student Financial Aid1,790100%-
Grants or Scholarship from All Sources1,73597%$8,177
Federal Grants79744%$5,256
Pell Grants79744%$5,067
Other Federal Grants1559%$971
State/Local Grants1,18766%$1,812
Institutional Grants1,35376%$5,799
Student Loans93052%$6,198
Federal Student Loans91051%$5,167
Other Student Loans955%$11,174

Grants and Scholarship Aid By Income Level

Next table shows the number of students awarded and average grants/scholarship aid amount by income level for whom paying in-state tuition rate at University of Central Arkansas. The sources of grants and scholarship aid are the federal government, state/local government, or the institution (University of Central Arkansas.
Financial Aid Statistics By Income Level at University of Central Arkansas
Income LevelNumber of StudentsNumber of Students AwardedAverage Amount Aid Awarded
All level1,1051,059$7,278
$0-$30,000362362$9,566
$30,001-$48,000221221$8,851
$48,001-$75,000194182$6,298
$75,001-$110,000149135$4,452
$110,001 or more179159$4,124

Highest Tuition in Arkansas

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Hendrix College (Hendrix) is a Private, 4-years school located in Conway, AR. The 2023 tuition & fees is $36,650. The school has a total enrollment of 1,144 and student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).
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Ouachita Baptist University (Ouachita Baptist) is a Private, 4-years school located in Arkadelphia, AR. The 2023 tuition & fees is $32,480. The school has a total enrollment of 1,784 and student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
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Lyon College (Lyon) is a Private, 4-years school located in Batesville, AR. The 2023 tuition & fees is $31,000. The school has a total enrollment of 496 and student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1 (11.11%).
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John Brown University (John Brown) is a Private, 4-years school located in Siloam Springs, AR. The 2023 tuition & fees is $30,832. The school has a total enrollment of 2,326 and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
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University of Arkansas (Arkansas) is a Public, 4-years school located in Fayetteville, AR. The 2023 tuition & fees is $9,748 for Arkansas residents and $28,772 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 30,936 and student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 (5.00%).
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Lowest Tuition in Arkansas

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University of Arkansas System eVersity (Arkansas System eVersity) is a Public, 4-years school located in Little Rock, AR. The 2023 tuition & fees is $3,675 for Arkansas residents and $3,675 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 668 and student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1 (4.55%).
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Jackson Theological Seminary (Jackson Theological Seminary) is a Private, 4-years school located in North Little Rock, AR. The 2023 tuition & fees is $6,150. The school has a total enrollment of 9 and student to faculty ratio is 2 to 1 (50.00%).
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University of Arkansas Grantham (Arkansas Grantham) is a Public, 4-years school located in LIttle Rock, AR. University of Arkansas Grantham is a completely online college that all programs/degrees are offered via distance education.The 2023 tuition & fees is $8,280 for Arkansas residents and $8,280 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 5,436 and student to faculty ratio is 33 to 1 (3.03%).
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Arkansas Baptist College (Arkansas Baptist) is a Private, 4-years school located in Little Rock, AR. Arkansas Baptist College is a historically black school.The 2023 tuition & fees is $8,760. The school has a total enrollment of 497 and student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1 (4.35%).
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Henderson State University (Henderson State) is a Public, 4-years school located in Arkadelphia, AR. The 2023 tuition & fees is $7,885 for Arkansas residents and $9,882 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 2,519 and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
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Rivalry Schools to Central Arkansas

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McNeese State University (McNeese) is a Public, 4-years school located in Lake Charles, LA. The 2023 tuition & fees is $8,460 for Louisiana residents and $9,960 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 6,230 and student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%).
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University of New Orleans (UNO) is a Public, 4-years school located in New Orleans, LA. The 2023 tuition & fees is $9,172 for Louisiana residents and $14,008 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 7,111 and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
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Nicholls State University (Nicholls State) is a Public, 4-years school located in Thibodaux, LA. The 2023 tuition & fees is $8,173 for Louisiana residents and $9,266 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 5,883 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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Northwestern State University of Louisiana (NSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Natchitoches, LA. The 2023 tuition & fees is $8,864 for Louisiana residents and $19,652 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 9,389 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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Southeastern Louisiana University (Southeastern Louisiana) is a Public, 4-years school located in Hammond, LA. The 2023 tuition & fees is $8,373 for Louisiana residents and $20,851 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 13,465 and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
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Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi) is a Public, 4-years school located in Corpus Christi, TX. The 2023 tuition & fees is $9,748 for Texas residents and $21,033 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 10,778 and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
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Houston Baptist University (HBU) is a Private, 4-years school located in Houston, TX. The 2023 tuition & fees is $38,100. The school has a total enrollment of 4,257 and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
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University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is a Private, 4-years school located in San Antonio, TX. The 2023 tuition & fees is $35,660. The school has a total enrollment of 7,305 and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
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Lamar University (Lamar) is a Public, 4-years school located in Beaumont, TX. The 2023 tuition & fees is $8,690 for Texas residents and $18,482 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 16,803 and student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 (5.00%).
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Sam Houston State University (Sam Houston State) is a Public, 4-years school located in Huntsville, TX. The 2023 tuition & fees is $9,228 for Texas residents and $19,020 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 21,480 and student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 (5.00%).
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Stephen F Austin State University (SFA) is a Public, 4-years school located in Nacogdoches, TX. The 2023 tuition & fees is $10,600 for Texas residents and $20,680 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 11,327 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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Abilene Christian University (Abilene Christian) is a Private, 4-years school located in Abilene, TX. The 2023 tuition & fees is $42,380. The school has a total enrollment of 5,079 and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
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University of Central Arkansas (Central Arkansas) is a Public, 4-years school located in Conway, AR. The 2023 tuition & fees is $10,118 for Arkansas residents and $17,258 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 9,913 and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
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McNeese State University (McNeese) is a Public, 4-years school located in Lake Charles, LA. The 2023 tuition & fees is $8,460 for Louisiana residents and $9,960 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 6,230 and student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%).
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University of New Orleans (UNO) is a Public, 4-years school located in New Orleans, LA. The 2023 tuition & fees is $9,172 for Louisiana residents and $14,008 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 7,111 and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
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Nicholls State University (Nicholls State) is a Public, 4-years school located in Thibodaux, LA. The 2023 tuition & fees is $8,173 for Louisiana residents and $9,266 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 5,883 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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Northwestern State University of Louisiana (NSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Natchitoches, LA. The 2023 tuition & fees is $8,864 for Louisiana residents and $19,652 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 9,389 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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Southeastern Louisiana University (Southeastern Louisiana) is a Public, 4-years school located in Hammond, LA. The 2023 tuition & fees is $8,373 for Louisiana residents and $20,851 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 13,465 and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
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Abilene Christian University (Abilene Christian) is a Private, 4-years school located in Abilene, TX. The 2023 tuition & fees is $42,380. The school has a total enrollment of 5,079 and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
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Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi) is a Public, 4-years school located in Corpus Christi, TX. The 2023 tuition & fees is $9,748 for Texas residents and $21,033 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 10,778 and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
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Houston Baptist University (HBU) is a Private, 4-years school located in Houston, TX. The 2023 tuition & fees is $38,100. The school has a total enrollment of 4,257 and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
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University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is a Private, 4-years school located in San Antonio, TX. The 2023 tuition & fees is $35,660. The school has a total enrollment of 7,305 and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
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Lamar University (Lamar) is a Public, 4-years school located in Beaumont, TX. The 2023 tuition & fees is $8,690 for Texas residents and $18,482 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 16,803 and student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 (5.00%).
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Sam Houston State University (Sam Houston State) is a Public, 4-years school located in Huntsville, TX. The 2023 tuition & fees is $9,228 for Texas residents and $19,020 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 21,480 and student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 (5.00%).
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Stephen F Austin State University (SFA) is a Public, 4-years school located in Nacogdoches, TX. The 2023 tuition & fees is $10,600 for Texas residents and $20,680 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 11,327 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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Arkansas Best Colleges

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All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023