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University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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About University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UA Little Rock, UALR) is a public research university in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. The university resides on a 250-acre (100 ha) campus, which encompasses more than 56 buildings including the Center for Nanotechnology Integrative Sciences, the Emerging Analytics Center, the Sequoyah Research Center, and the Ottenheimer Library. Additionally, UA Little Rock houses special learning facilities that include a learning resource center, art galleries, KUAR public radio station, and a campus-wide wireless network. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".

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59%

Acceptance

$17,248

Net price

4,949

Enrollment

42%

Grad rate

Report Card

C

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

B-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

59%

Acceptance rate

1,049

SAT average

22

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading490630
SAT Math470580
ACT Composite1724

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$17,248

Average net price

$9,748

In-state tuition

$22,158

Out-of-state tuition

$10,760

Room & board

$1,250

Books & supplies

$22,519

Total cost of attendance

41%

Students receiving Pell grants

36%

Students with federal loans

$22,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$15,195
$30–48K
$16,250
$48–75K
$19,018
$75–110K
$21,087
$110K+
$22,255

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$45,265

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$40,040

Median earnings (6 yrs)

42%

Graduation rate

76%

Retention rate

73%

Earn more than a HS grad

$9,265

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

4,949

Total enrollment

38%

Part-time

25

Avg. age at entry

39%

First-generation

Gender balance

63% women
37% men

Race & ethnicity

White
46%
Black
27%
Two or more races
11%
Hispanic
10%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

University of Arkansas at Little Rock FAQ

Is University of Arkansas at Little Rock a public or private school?

University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a public institution located in Little Rock, AR.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Arkansas at Little Rock?

University of Arkansas at Little Rock has an acceptance rate of 59%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does University of Arkansas at Little Rock cost?

The average annual net price at University of Arkansas at Little Rock is $17,248 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $9,748 in-state and $22,158 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at University of Arkansas at Little Rock?

About 42% of students at University of Arkansas at Little Rock complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do University of Arkansas at Little Rock graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, University of Arkansas at Little Rock students earn a median of $45,265 per year.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Arkansas at Little Rock?

Admitted students at University of Arkansas at Little Rock have an average SAT score of 1,049 and an ACT midpoint of 22. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.

How many students attend University of Arkansas at Little Rock?

University of Arkansas at Little Rock enrolls about 4,949 students.

Campus

Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Ualrcomm · CC BY-SA 3.0. Additional images are representative.

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