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University of Arkansas at Little Rock
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Annual Tuition
$8,455
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
57.7%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
41.7%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$45,265
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UA Little Rock, UALR) 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 – Hig...
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Admissions Intel
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Acceptance Rate
57.7%
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$33,820
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
2.2 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$15,265
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$118,830
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$271,480
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Graduation Rate: 42%
Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at University of Arkansas at Little Rock is $22,000.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
5
Burglary
2
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
1
Rape
1
Arson
0
Murder
1
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$8,455
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
71.5%
Success
41.7%
In-State Cost
$8,455
Age 25+ Students
34.1%
Carnegie Class
R2: Doctoral — High Research
Working at 6yr
2,590 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Little Rock
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$944
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$950
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,089
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Little Rock metropolitan area.