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University of Arkansas at Little Rock
University of Arkansas at Little Rock

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a public research institution in the University of Arkansas System. UA Little Rock is a state-funded university and space-grant institution. It is a designated military-friendly campus and National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance by the National Security Agency. UALR is home to several research centers, including the Sequoyah National Research Center, the Institute for Economic Advancement, and the Institute on Race and Ethnicity.

Acceptance Rate:
61%
Average Net Price:
$14,906
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
23
Average SAT Composite
1120

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$14,906
Calculate your net cost
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$9,617
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$22,067
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$9,352
Books and Supplies
$1250
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$14,678
$30k - $48k
$16,019
$48k - $75k
$18,993
$75k - $110k
$20,744
$110k+
$21,300
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
40%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,494
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
40%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,508
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$8,613

 

Students receiving state aid
43%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1372
Students receiving federal aid
50%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,508

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
31%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,154
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,553
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$200
Students receiving federal loans
30%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,115
Average Other Loans Per Year
$5,186

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
0
100
61%
Acceptance Rate
3568
Students Applied
72%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
537
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is checked
Yes
ACT
ACT is checked
Yes
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.November 1
Fall Regular DecisionAugust 17
Spring Regular DecisionJanuary 14
Application Fee
$40
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
90%
Out-Of-State Students
9%
83%
Submitting ACT
5%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1120
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
490
75th
600
Reading
25th
480
75th
620
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
18%
3.50 - 3.74
18%
3.25 - 3.49
14%
3.00 - 3.24
13%
2.50 - 2.99
27%
2.00 - 2.49
8%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
15
Top 25%
41
Top 50%
73
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
109
$30k - $48k
54
$48k - $75k
50
$75k - $110k
20
$110k+
14

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-482-8892
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
8,197
Total Number of Undergrads
5,825
0
100
26%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
40%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
89

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
38%
62%
Residency
In-State Students
90%
Out-Of-State Students
9%
Size of Town
Small city
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
African American
23%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Hispanic
3%
Native American
1%
White
54%
Multiracial
13%
Percent of First Generation Students
39%
Student Organizations
85
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
7%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Trojans
School Colors
black, silver, and maroon
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
113
Total Female Athletes
144
Intramural Sports
15
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
University of Arkansas at Little Rock Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$39,500
Top 5 Cities
Little Rock
Dallas
Fayetteville
Pine Bluff
Memphis
Top 5 Employers
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock School District
Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield
Arkansas Children's
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Operations
Education
Sales
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,553
Loan Default Rate
8%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$200
Obviously not an Ivy League school, but virtually all of my teachers were very helpful, and almost none of them would simply pass someone for giving a half-hearted effort.
Before transferring here I was nervous, and didn't know what to expect. I am truly grateful for the education that this school has provided me with. I don't think I would ever find another cheerful, caring, and educational environment as this one.
Yonkia from Texarkana, AR
Here at UALR I am learning a lot of things that I didn't know and re-learning a lot of things that I did know. Re-learning is a definite plus because there are a lot of things that you forget when you start college, and UALR does a great job at making sure that you aren't left behind in class. This is offered mostly because UALR consists of a lot of students that have taken time off of their education and are just now returning.
Felicia from Cabot, AR
The professors are great at opening your mind to new ideas and ways of thinking. No matter if the course is a basic requirement or a senior level discipline the professors are very focused on expanding the educational process.
Justin from Benton, AR
I honestly rate UALR a 10 on a scale of 1-10. The overall environment is wonderful. I love it here.
Damian from Bearden, AR
I am a student who needs to be challenged when learning. Most of the teachers seemed like they will be challengers and I can't wait to accept!
Keeley from Benton, AR
For the most part, classes are fairly small, so you'll have a lot of one on one time with your professors. There are a lot of academic resources on campus as well to help out if needed. Classes are what you make them, you'll always need to study!
Sarah