University of Central Arkansas

Offerings

The University of Central Arkansas is the highest ranked DPT program in Arkansas with very competitive tuition rates. The U.S. News & World Report co-ranks the UCA PT doctorate program 44th in the nation.

KEY POINTS

  • The DPT program has 11 full-time faculty, and a faculty-to-student ratio of 1:15
  • Students participate in 44 weeks of clinical instruction
  • Conway is nearby Little Rock Arkansas in the foothills of the Ozarks
  • Conway's population is approximately 60,000
  • MEDIA


    DETAILS

    4 year ⇒ Public
    11,163 (undergrads 9,629)
    56
    52 years (since 1972)
    Yes

    LOCATION

    uca.edu
    501-450-3611
    PTC Suite 300 201 South Donaghey Conway, AR 72035-5001   Show On Map

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    Cost

    In-State Out-State
    Tuition *: $34,196 $61,970
    Fees: $1,200 $1,200
    Living: $35,568 $35,568
    Total: $70,964 $98,738
    * Estimated cost of 3 year program
    In-State
    Out-State




    Prerequisites

    GPA CRITERIA

    Overall Prerequisite
    Min. Required 3.0 3.0
    Avg. Acceptance 3.71 3.67

  • The GREĀ® revised General Test: GRE scores are weighted twice as heavy as GPA for ranking of applicants
  • GPA: Program specific prerequisite GPA is the GPA for all science classes.
  • DETAILS

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    required: 45 hrs


    GRE CRITERIA

    Measure Min Required Avg Score Ranges
    Verbal na 156 130-170
    Quantitative na 156 130-170
    Analytical na 4.0 0-6
    Measure Min Required Avg Score Ranges
    Verbal na na 0 - 100%
    Quantitative na na 0 - 100%
    Analytical na na 0 - 100%
    Not all schools list their required GRE scores


  • Bachelor's degree and GRE are required for the PTCAS application
  • High school students MUST contact the institution about guaranteed freshman-entry
  • GRE: No minimum
  • The GREĀ® revised General Test: GRE scores are weighted twice as heavy as GPA for ranking of applicants

  • ACCEPTANCE STATS



    RESOURCES

    Success

    DETAILS

    98%
    88.9%
    100%
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    SOURCES:
    Offering: CAPTE, NCES, Wikipedia
    Cost Sources: UCA DPT Department Brochure (Page 8), fees without books, Off Campus Living Cost
    Prerequisites: PTCAS, UCA DPT Prereq. Check Sheet, UCA DPT FAQ Success: UCA DPT Program Outcomes, Graduation and NPTE Pass Rate: 3-year average 2011-2013, Hire Rate: 2009-2013 (student who pass the NPTE and sought employment)
    Note: Data may have a variance over time. For the most accurate data please view the source links. 1 Some schools combine fees and tuition together.