University of Central Arkansas

• one of the best and most affordable options for higher education in the South. UCA offers over 150 degrees and certificates, spanning from certificate to doctorate.
• UCA housing is top rate, offering 11 residence halls and 6 apartment complexes. UCA also has 5 residential colleges that are co-education living and learning communities that provide opportunities to connect to every aspect of student life.
• Are you looking for opportunities to learn outside the traditional classroom setting? UCA offers study abroad programs through many academic disciplines, service learning initiatives through the Residential Colleges and the UCA Honors College is designed to take an interdisciplinary approach to learning through small classes taught in seminar format.
• UCA will only charge in-state tuition for international students who live in University housing

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.

The mission of Career Services Center is to support UCA’s Strategic Plan by assisting students in maximizing their educational experience by providing access to career coaching, programs, presentations, experiential learning, and employment opportunities to empower all students to be active participants in their career development, through learning during and after college

International students enrolled in the F-1 visa program can apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT) when they graduate. UCA international graduates are guided through the OPT application process by our staff and have a very high application approval rate for both postcompletion OPT and STEM OPT. An estimated 95% of students approved for OPT were hired by various companies and organizations, including Acxiom, Price Waterhouse, Microsoft, State of Texas, and Kate Spade.

• UCA has the most beautiful university campus in Arkansas according to Buzzfeed.

When you come to UCA, you have the chance to connect with a community that will support you. We have so many opportunities for you to pursue you passions and develop your strengths. Whether you join one of our 200+ Recognized Student Organizations, show your school spirit with the Bear Den, enjoy Homecoming festivities, or attend Family Day, you’ll find your fit in Bear Country.

• The first scholarship is the Out-of-State Tuition Scholarship. All international students are automatically offered a full out-of-state tuition scholarship after they are fully admitted and choose to live in university housing.
• The second scholarship is the International Student Merit Scholarship and it is available to new UCA students who start in Fall semester. The scholarship award is $4,000 per semester for a maximum award of $32,000. Awards will be for fall and spring semesters only.
• The third scholarship is the Global Citizen Scholarship and this scholarship is available to our current UCA students. International students must have completed 12 hours. Recipients will receive an award not to exceed 12 credit hours (undergraduate) or 9 credit hours (graduate) for the fall and spring semesters plus the International Administration Fee.
• UCA has added on their website scholarships awarded from other UCA divisions in order for international students to have a complete understanding of the scholarship options at UCA.

• The University of Central Arkansas maintained a ranking in the top 30 best regional public institutions in the South, according to the 2019 Best Colleges rankings by U.S. News & World Report released Sept. 10.
• The University of Arkansas is the only institution in the state ranked in the first tier of national universities in America’s Best Colleges.
• With fewer than 5% of business schools accredited worldwide, UCA’s College of Business received accreditation in 1984 and remains accredited at the undergraduate and MBA levels. The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.

You are about to begin one of the most rewarding and exciting experiences of your college career: living with other students. Living in the residence halls or other campus housing offers you everything you need for college survival, as well as many advantages.

• single room: around $5300
• double room: around $6800