University of Arkansas at Little Rock
UA Little Rock
Little Rock, Arkansas 72204
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1049
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
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Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
62.0%
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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
71%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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Varsity Sports — Little Rock
History & Fun Facts
- •History Established as Little Rock Junior College by the Little Rock School District in 1927, the institution became a private four-year university under the name Little Rock University in 1957.
- •It returned to public status in 1969 when it merged with the University of Arkansas System under its present name.
- •As of 2025, the former campus of Little Rock Junior College is used by Philander Smith University.
Source: Wikipedia
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