Academics
RegistrationClosed ProgramsNursing major. Teacher Licensure program in concentration areas.
LimitationsArt and music programs may require portfolio review/audition or other demonstration of ability.
Notable Academic Programs- BS in Cybersecurity - The multidisciplinary Bachelor of Science program in Cybersecurity is designed to produce graduates who can identify, assess, and manage cyber threats.
- BS Mathematics: Data Science track - This track is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in data science and analysis.
- Philosophy - This program is uniquely pluralistic, including expertise in non-Western philosophies.
- Engineering Physics - This program has a focus on robotics and automation.
- Computer Information Systems & Analytics - Computer Information Systems & Analytics (CISA) uses both business and technical expertise to exploit data and systems for organizational competitive advantage. Many CISA students are involved in project management helping to develop system innovations or new systems.
Unique Academic Programs
- UCA has the only Film degree in Arkansas. - The Film Program at UCA is one of approximately 50 programs in the country that offers both a B.A and M.F.A degree in film, and of only a handful in the south. Additionally, it is one of the only film programs in the nation to be housed at a mid-size state university, which makes it one of the most affordable film programs (if not the most affordable) in the country.
- UCA Honors College - Established in 1982, the Norbert O. Schedler Honors College at UCA has become one of the most full-featured in the nation and is a leader in providing enhanced educational opportunities in a living/learning environment designed to develop citizen-scholars. The UCA Schedler Honors college is 1 of only 200 honors colleges in the United States. Its focus on interdisciplinary studies and community engagement uniquely prepares students to become active citizen scholars after graduation.
- UCA College of Business - As technology and methods advance, the UCA College of Business maintains an innovative curriculum that is well suited for businesses today. A trusted partner in the business community, the College of Business has one of the most active internship programs in the state, which allows students the opportunity to gain work experience and network in their career field.
Special Programs
OptionsHonors Access:
YesUndergraduate Majors Open to NSE StudentsAccounting, African American Studies, African Studies...
++ show allAccounting, African American Studies, African Studies, Anthropology, Applied Mathematics, Art, Art History, Asian Studies, Biochemistry, Biology/Life Science, Business Management, Ceramic Art/Ceramics, Chemistry, Chinese, Communication, Communication Disorders, Computer and Information Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Network Security, Creative Writing, Criminology, Data Processing, Education, English, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Sciences, Exercise Science, Family Consumer Science, Finance/Banking, Fine Art, French, Geography, German, Graphic Design, History, Interior Design, International Business, International Studies, Journalism, Latin American Studies, Linguistics, Logistics, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Music, Music Theory and Composition, Nutrition, Painting, Philosophy, Photography, Physics, Piano, Political Science, Printmaking, Psychology, Public Relations, Religious Studies/Theology, Sculpture, Sociology, Spanish, Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), Theater Arts/Drama/Acting, Visual Arts, Women and Gender Studies
Tuition / Finances
Figures per Semester are current as of 05/06/24
Finances
Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment Students
- Pay resident-rate tuition to your host campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your home campus
- Estimated cost: $5059.15.
- Figures are based on full-time enrollment.
Tuition and Fees - Home Payment Students
- Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
- Host Payment: 15 ($239 per additional hour)
- Home Payment: 15 ($239 per additional hour)
Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
Purpose |
Amount |
Period |
Plan |
Status |
Housing Deposit |
$100 |
Semester |
Host & Home |
Mandatory |
Course Fees / Materials | Varies | Semester | Host & Home | Mandatory |
Important Notes: Please use the UCA Tuition & Fees Calculator to estimate your costs: https://uca.edu/studentaccounts/calculator/
Health
Figures per Semester are current as of 05/06/24
Important Notes about Health InsuranceNo health insurance is required for domestic U.S. students.
Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $750 per semester.
Requirements
Other Health Related Comments
Please click link below for Canadian health insurance requirement.
https://uca.edu/global/lewermark/