University of Arkansas at Little Rock
A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus and in-state Arkansas residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 4,949 students.
About This School
University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a public institution located in Little Rock, Arkansas with approximately 4,949 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Arkansas at Little Rock has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 59%. The average net price after financial aid is $17,248 per year. The graduation rate is 42%, and the typical graduate earns $39,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a public research university in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. It 250-acre (100 ha) campus campus 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".
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at $16,136/year after aid and only $14,500 in median debt at graduation, the cost is genuinely manageable, but a 41% graduation rate is a real concern — fewer than half of students who start here finish. Worth considering if you're a working adult, a commuter student, or someone drawn to a specific program in the Little Rock area, but you'll want to go in with a clear plan and strong support system, because too many students don't make it to the finish line.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 19% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,949 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
2801 S University Ave
Little Rock, AR 72204
Official Links
Other Schools in Arkansas
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Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR · Public
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR · Public
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR · Public
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, AR · Public
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, AR · Public
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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