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Ouachita Baptist University
410 OUACHITA ST. | ARKADELPHIA WWW.OBU.EDU | 800-DIAL-OBU
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
5210 GRAND AVE. | FORT SMITH UAFS.EDU | 479-788-7000
INVESTED IN STUDENTS
What are students looking for in a college setting? Ouachita Baptist University offers out- standing academic training in a Christ-cen- tered learning community. The institution’s relationships run as deep as its 134-year his- tory, with meaningful traditions and a strong spiritual foundation.
A private liberal arts university in Arkadelphia, Ouachita holds the top student- satisfaction rate in Arkansas, Texas and Louisiana, and is ranked the No. 2 Regional College in the South (a 12-state region) by U.S. News & World Report.
Addressing students’ diverse academic interests, Ouachita offers more than 60 un- dergraduate academic programs and recent- ly launched graduate programs in applied behavioral analysis and dietetics. Not sure what to study? Ouachita’s unique Discover program is designed to help students find just the right major.
Ouachita offers a competitive financial-aid program, with 99 percent of students receiving financial assistance. Additionally, 99 percent of graduates are placed in a job or graduate school within six months of graduation.
Ouachita’s residential campus features
Ouachita Baptist University offers students high-impact learning opportunities in seven academic schools.
more than 40 clubs and organizations, plus in- tramural sports, outdoor recreation programs, and service and ministry opportunities. Nearly a quarter of Ouachita’s student body competes on one of the university’s 15 NCAA Division II athletic teams.
The admissions team is available to host tailored, personal campus visits to help pro- spective students explore Ouachita firsthand. To learn more, visit obu.edu.
OVERVIEW
The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith offers its students dynamic learning environ- ments, a host of innovative degree programs and opportunities to stand out, take charge and lead while learning.
Students have personal relationships with their professors and advisers, thanks to small class sizes and exceptional advising systems designed to maximize student success.
ACADEMICS
UAFS is dedicated to ensuring that its students receive an education that will advance their lives and their careers, offering
students a slate of more than 100 degrees that will prepare them for careers in high-tech, high-demand and high-paying fields.
CAMPUS LIFE
Since 1928, UAFS has offered students an educational home in a city with a rich history and a vibrant future. With more than 100 registered student organizations and numerous opportunities to engage with the
of more than 20 fraternities and sororities at UCA. UCA was the first public university in Arkansas to establish living and learning communities, and since opening the first Residential College in 1997, UCA continues to offer the largest, most comprehensive program in the state. In each Residential College, students take classes together and participate in engaging activities outside of class led by a live-in faculty member and peer mentors. Students also engage local and global communities through volunteerism, service-learning projects and study-abroad
opportunities.
ENERGETIC COLLEGE TOWN
Conway is in one of America’s fastest-growing areas and part of the state’s largest economy. A vibrant downtown features shopping, dining and entertainment. The UCA campus is within a short drive of rivers, lakes and state parks, as well as miles of biking and walking trails. With art galleries, a symphony and events ranging from live theater and music performance to yoga and painting classes, Conway offers activities for every student.
For more information on these and other opportunities, visit uca.edu.
Students at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith are able to stay safe while still benefit- ing from the college experience.
community, students will find academic, social and cultural enrichment on campus. For more information, visit uafs.edu/
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University of Central Arkansas
201 DONAGHEY AVE. | CONWAY | UCA.EDU | 501-450-5000
Academic excellence, a vibrant campus, Division I athletics and an energetic college town all help prepare University of Central Ar- kansas students for success.
According to a recent study that measures the economic impact and returns on invest- ment of the university to its students, taxpayers and society, UCA added $1.01 billion in in- come to the Arkansas economy and supported 19,506 jobs in fiscal year 2018-19.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Students may choose from more than 160 degree and certificate options, which include undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs offered in person and online. The university’s innovative academics feature hands-on oppor- tunities, as well as professors who invest in their students. This fall, the university welcomed one of its most academically qualified incoming fresh- man classes, with students having an average composite ACT score of 24.2 and a composite high school grade-point average of 3.59.
The Norbert O. Schedler Honors College at UCA was the first in Arkansas and continues to provide an interdisciplinary approach to learning through small classes taught in seminar format.
As a result of unprecedented interest from qualified students, the University Scholars pro- gram was added in 2018 to increase honors opportunities for UCA students.
The Norbert O. Schedler Honors College and the University Scholars program are highly competitive programs that provide an interdis- ciplinary studies curriculum that emphasizes scholarship, leadership and citizenship. Students develop the research and critical-thinking skills needed for active involvement in civic life.
VIBRANT CAMPUS
The UCA campus provides an active com- munity of more than 200 clubs, service or- ganizations and opportunities for students. These include learning, leadership, communi- ty building, creative expression, volunteerism, mentoring and more. UCA’s broad and diverse network of local, regional, national and inter- national community partners offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for students.
For more than 100 years, the Greek system at UCA has offered an opportunity for involve- ment that is truly unique. Scholarship, leader- ship, brotherhood and sisterhood, community service and social activities are the key elements
The University of Central Arkansas is in Conway, which is located in one of America’s fastest-growing areas.
• First-time undergraduates have an average ACT score of 24.2.
• 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio
• More than 160 academic programs
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