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Conway, Arkansas is a fast-growing college town about thirty minutes north of Little Rock, and it earns its nickname as the City of Colleges with the University of Central Arkansas, Hendrix College, and Central Baptist College all here. UCA drops its Bears just a few blocks from a revitalized downtown, so students walk from class to the central district easily. Named green spaces give the city real outdoor life, from centrally located Laurel Park to the swimming and paddling at Beaverfork Lake and nearby Lake Conway. Every May the Toad Suck Daze festival takes over downtown with live music and rides. For students, Conway is a manageable, walkable city with a real downtown, lakes nearby, and Little Rock down the highway.
These put you within walking distance of class and the central district, the easiest no-commute pick.
These corridors hold a lot of student apartment complexes near shopping, solid if you have a car.
Out toward the trail, you will find quieter residential streets that suit roommates wanting space and a calmer pace.
Here's what you need to know about getting around Conway.
Public transit in Conway is limited, so this is not a place you would rely on buses for daily life. The city is compact enough that most students manage without it. If you need transit, plan around its limited coverage rather than treating it as your main option.
Conway is compact and easy to get around, especially near UCA and downtown, where you can walk to class and the central district in a few blocks. The city has been investing in sidewalks and trails, so biking around the flatter parts of town works well. Distances within Conway are short, which makes walking and biking practical close in.
Most students keep a car, which makes quick runs to Beaverfork Lake, the shopping along the interstate, or down to Little Rock simple. Traffic is light compared to a big metro, so driving and parking stay easy. Even a car-light student can usually carpool for the essentials.
Common questions from students searching for housing.
A per-person room in a shared off-campus place near UCA generally runs about $450-$800/month, with private one-bedrooms downtown landing higher, often near $900/month. Splitting a house or a multi-bedroom student unit usually drops your share toward the lower end. Always check whether water, trash, or internet are bundled in.
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