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University of Arkansas Grantham

LIttle Rock, AR·Public·3,202 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here; fewer than half of freshmen return for sophomore year. 62% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.

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Accept
3,202
Students
$9,325
Net Price
24%
Grad Rate
N/A
Earnings
10 yr
$8,491
Debt

About This School

University of Arkansas Grantham is a public institution located in LIttle Rock, Arkansas with approximately 3,202 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $9,325 per year. The graduation rate is 24%.

University of Arkansas Grantham is a public online university based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Founded in 1951 as Grantham Radio License School, it would eventually be renamed Grantham University. The then-for-profit school offered distance-education programs from 1951 until 2021, at which point it was entirely online. Grantham was purchased by the University of Arkansas System for one dollar in 2021, merging with the latter’s eVersity online program. It is composed of four colleges: the College of Business; the College of Humanities and Social Sciences; the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology; and the College of Health Professions. It is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $9,325/year net price and a median debt of only $8,491 at graduation, the cost is genuinely low — making it an accessible option for budget-conscious students, particularly working adults pursuing online degrees. However, the 24% graduation rate and 24% freshman retention rate are serious red flags, suggesting most students who start here don't finish, which is worth understanding before enrolling. If you're highly self-motivated and need a low-cost, flexible program, this could work — but ask hard questions about support services and completion rates in your specific program before committing.

Founded
1951
Setting
Midsize city

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing33%
Health Professions22%
Computer Science11%
Communications1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$8,280
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,280
Avg Net Price
$9,325
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants62%
Median debt at graduation$8,491

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
24%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
24%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
N/A
after enrollment
Median Debt
$8,491
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$8,491
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
N/A
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
N/A
after enrollment

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White44%
Black32%
Hispanic/Latino8%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,202 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

University of Arkansas Grantham

2402 N University Ave

LIttle Rock, AR 72207

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Sources & Methodology

Data

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.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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