The University of Central Arkansas ranks17th out of 69 public universities in the category of âTop Public Schoolsâ among regional universities in the South, according to the 2011 Best Colleges rankings by U.S. News & World Report.
Overall, UCA ranks 47th out of 121 private and public institutions in the South. The university remains the highest ranked Arkansas public university among regional universities in the South, according to the report.
UCA President Allen Meadors was pleased that UCA continues to be among the strongest public universities in the South. The university’s ranking affirms that the faculty and staff do a tremendous job to provide the best educational experience for students.
The U.S. News & World Report rankings, which include rankings of more than 1,400 schools nationwide, were released Tuesday. Rankings were based on peer assessment; retention and graduation rate of UCA’s student body; faculty resources; student selectivity; financial resources; and alumni giving.
âWe are pleased to have our stature among the public universities of Arkansas reconfirmed and to know that our academic reputation in the South remains strong,â said Dr. Lance Grahn, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. âOur recognition also tells students and their parents that UCA is a great value. We are committed to constant improvement at UCA, and our stability in this listing only strengthens our dedication to even greater excellence in the future.â
