The student body consistently scores above the national average on the ACT exam, and by a margin that has widened in recent years. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and has increased its contributions in scholarly and creative activities. Faculty members are achieving regional and national recognition, with nearly 90 percent of tenured and tenure-track faculty holding terminal degrees representing more than 100 institutions. The campus is widely acclaimed for its beauty and convenience. UCA has the second largest library in the state and the first to be fully automated with CD technology.
All faculty have Internet access.
The UCA Foundation's endowment and UCA's sponsored programs income have quintupled in the last few years. More information may be found at the UCA website. Residents have easy access to a variety of fine and performing arts, handicraft and folk culture, and pristine wild areas such as the Buffalo National River. Real estate is moderately priced, and taxes are relatively low. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.