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University of Arkansas at Little Rock

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR · City · 4,949 students
4
Year
Public
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Little Rock, AR, 72204 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
MEM · Memphis
136 mi away
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Cost
In-state COA
$22,519
Out-of-state COA
$34,929
Avg net price
$17,248
Room & board
$10,760
In-state tuition
$9,748
Out-of-state tuition
$22,158
Books & supplies
$1,250/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$15,195
$30–48k
$16,250
$48–75k
$19,018
$75–110k
$21,087
$110k+
$22,255
Admissions
Admit rate
59%
Test policy
Required
SAT average
1049
Reading 490630
Math 470580
ACT midpoint
22
Composite 1724
English 1724
Math 1623
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
42%
1st-yr retention
76%
Transfer-out rate
25%
Consumer completion
46%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
42%
Transferred
26%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
30%
Median earnings (6yr)
$40,040
Median earnings (10yr)
$45,265
Median debt
$22,000
Monthly loan payment
$233
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$24,241
Debt (90th percentile)
$36,750
Student Body
Men 37%Women 63%
13
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
41%
First-generation
39%
Median family income
$27,239
Independent students
47%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
25.0
Part-time students
38%
Race & ethnicity
White
46%
Hispanic
10%
Black
27%
Asian
2%
Two or more
11%
Non-resident
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$40,040
10 years after entry
$45,265
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing153
Criminal Justice and Corrections73
Accounting and Related Services63
Social Work62
Biology, General56
Psychology, General52
Business Administration, Management and Operations52
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities51
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods36
Fine and Studio Arts36
History25
Journalism23
Computer and Information Sciences, General22
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other22
Sociology20
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician19
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Institutional
Endowment
$183M
Classification
R2: High Research
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$8,312/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,265
Federal loan rate
36%

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