Published cost of attendance is $25,029. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $14,656, middle-income families pay around $16,203, higher-income families pay approximately $20,157.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $25,029 |
| Tuition and Fees | $18,023 |
| Room and Board | $9,110 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,216 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$8,518 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $16,511 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $14,656 |
| $30–48k | $13,988 |
| $48–75k | $16,203 |
| $75–110k | $20,318 |
| $110k+ | $20,157 |
Published cost of attendance is $25,029. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $14,656, middle-income families pay around $16,203, higher-income families pay approximately $20,157. Azimuth ranks University of Central Arkansas #360 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 74.8 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,346; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $16,180. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $52,203, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $230 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of University of Central Arkansas earn median 4-year earnings of $52,203, placing University of Central Arkansas in the 12.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,419 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 47.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Central Arkansas #983 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Psychology, General reports 137 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $43,363, ranked #296 nationally in its major. Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness reports 117 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $50,557, ranked #147 nationally in its major. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 113 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $76,783, ranked #279 nationally in its major. Biology, General reports 82 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $50,742, ranked #302 nationally in its major.
