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University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas

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Overview

Enrollment

8,197
University of Arkansas at Little Rock overview
Location Little Rock, Arkansas
Online ualr.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
University of Arkansas at Little Rock overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UA Little Rock) is a public research university located in the state's capital city, situated on a 250-acre campus in the midtown area. Established in 1927 as Little Rock Junior College, the institution became part of the University of Arkansas System in 1969 and has since developed into a comprehensive metropolitan university. The campus features a mix of modern and traditional buildings, including the Engineering and Information Technology building and the Center for Performing Arts. UA Little Rock offers undergraduate and graduate programs across five colleges, with notable strengths in business, engineering, social work, and criminal justice. The university maintains a primarily commuter campus profile, though it does provide on-campus housing options in several residence halls, and competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Little Rock Trojans.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

6/10

Academics

6/10

Resources

4/10

Outcomes

7/10

Value

UALR is rated within the lower 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Easy
University of Arkansas at Little Rock overview
SAT 970/1220
ACT 18/24
GPA 3.42

Applications Accepted

61.5% 
University of Arkansas at Little Rock overview
Applications Due Aug 17, 2025
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $40

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Annual Cost to Attend

Arkansas Resident Tuition

$5,729
In State Costs for University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,250
Other Fees$2,637
Room and Board $9,162
Budget for Other Expenses$6,059
Total One Year Cost$24,837

Out of State Resident Tuition

$16,320
Out of State Costs for University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,250
Other Fees$2,637
Room and Board $9,162
Budget for Other Expenses$6,059
Total One Year Cost$35,428

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$38,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

21% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by University of Arkansas at Little Rock students
Subject Percent of Class
Health Professions 21%
Business 15%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 9%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 8%
Engineering Technology 6%

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Last updated February 24, 2024