Impact
Purple Circle
Testimonials
“Giving to our university and athletic program is the life blood of our program. It is important to have these resources for our great student-athletes. We are in an ever changing environment with college athletics so the importance of giving has never been greater. My wife and I value our athletic department and all the great student-athletes that have come through it. That is why we choose to give and invest in our university and athletic programs.”
- Head Football Coach, Nathan Brown
Purple Circle
Testimonials
"The Purple Circle is an opportunity to play a significant role in the growth and development of all our student-athletes. Donating helps create an environment where young people can compete every day to be the best version of themselves. These student-athletes are great ambassadors of the university and this is one way we can give back to a group that gives so much to us."
- Head Baseball Coach, Nick Harlan
Purple Circle
Testimonials
“Giving to the Purple Circle is just a small way for me to show my dedication to our athletes, and to help provide them with what they need to make their collegiate athletic experience memorable.”
- Head Softball Coach, Jenny Parsons
COST OF A
STUDENT-ATHLETE
TUITION
IN STATE
$11,018.30
OUT OF STATE
$17,258.30
ROOM & BOARD
$7,650.41
BOOKS
$1000
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
$2,401.59
SPORTS MEDICINE
$2,770.72
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
$2,177.00
ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT
$1,811.82
TRAVEL
$3,572.32
TOTAL
IN STATE
$32,402.16
OUT OF STATE
$38,642.16
AVERAGE
$35,522.16
Ways to Support
Tickets
BECOME A PURPLE
CIRCLE MEMBER
TAILGATING
SPONSORSHIPS
CAPITAL GIFTS
Capital gifts are gifts made outside of your annual fund donation and address specific needs of the athletics department.
ENDOWMENTS
Establishing an endowment, whether operational or scholarship, provides funding for future UCA student-athletes and provides an enduring stream of income for UCA Athletics.
MATCHING GIFTS
You may be able to double or even triple your gift to UCA Athletics with a matching gift through your employer. Visit uca.edu/go/MatchingGifts to learn more.
Learn MorePLANNED GIVING
Leave a lasting legacy by remembering UCA Athletics in your estate planning. A planned gift can pay dividends that leave tomorrow’s UCA Department of Athletics a place of sustained competitive excellence, educational opportunities, and lasting tradition.
GIFT IN KIND
A Gift-In-Kind donation consists of donated services or items that would normally be purchased by the UCA Athletic Department. Examples of Gift-In-Kind donations include food & beverages, athletic equipment, lodging, printing, transportation, and much more.