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University of Arkansas at Little Rock

UA Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas 72204

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a public institution in Little Rock with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1049, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 4.7K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

41% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,265 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,136.

Established
1927
Motto
Cultus, Veritas, Scientia
Type
Public research university
Conference
OVC are the women's swimming and diving team (Missouri Valley Conference) and wrestling (Pac-12 Conference)
Division
Division I

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58%Acceptance
1049SAT Avg
4,740Students
11:1Student:Faculty
41%Grad Rate
$45,265Earnings 10yr
$16,136Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate57.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1049

Reading & WritingMid: 555
450570
MathMid: 545
440600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
1823

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

57.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1049

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,455
Tuition (out-of-state)$19,210
Room & Board$9,352
Books & Supplies$1,250
Total Cost of Attendance$21,013
Average Net Price$16,136
Median Debt at Graduation$22,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$233

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,143
$30–48K$15,520
$48–75K$18,216
$75–110K$20,594
$110K+$21,013

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,136

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

62.3%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

35

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (153)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,740
Gender Split
64% / 36%
Women / Men
First Generation
39%
Pell Grant Recipients
41%

Race & Ethnicity

White 50%
Black 26%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 2%
Two+ 14%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate41.4%
Freshman Retention71.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$40,040
8 Years$42,786
10 Years$45,265

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$35,600
Men
$45,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#384

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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