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University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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Little Rock, AR

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University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a public mid-sized school in Little Rock, AR, enrolling about 4,949 undergraduates. It's moderately selective, admitting about 59% of applicants. Health Professions and Related Programs graduates, especially in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $88,617/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate59%
SAT range960–1210
ACT range17–24
Undergrads4,949
Yield (admits who enroll)25%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$22,519
4-year grad rate42%
Median earnings, 10yr out$45,265

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How University of Arkansas at Little Rock weighs your application

From University of Arkansas at Little Rock's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordNot considered
Class rankNot considered
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresVery important
Application essayNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered
Nonacademic factors
InterviewNot considered
Extracurricular activitiesNot considered
Talent/abilityNot considered
Character/personal qualitiesNot considered
First generationNot considered
Alumni relation (legacy)Not considered
Geographical residenceNot considered
State residencyNot considered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workNot considered
Work experienceNot considered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Not considered
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans36%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out58%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$48,606/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Finance and Financial Management Services$71,526/yr
Accounting and Related Services$70,007/yr
Management Information Systems and Services$63,142/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$51,384/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$46,743/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$70,696/yr
Information Science/Studies$61,350/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$44,978/yr
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician$86,132/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$45,610/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$88,617/yr
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General$46,276/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$40,107/yr
History
History$46,392/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$43,990/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$50,805/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$56,650/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$45,797/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$49,594/yr
Social Sciences
Sociology$42,390/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$30,592/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,395
Typical room charge$5,180
Typical board charge$3,750

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What does University of Arkansas at Little Rock look for in applicants?

Per University of Arkansas at Little Rock's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates academic GPA, standardized test scores as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.

What is University of Arkansas at Little Rock's acceptance rate?

University of Arkansas at Little Rock in Little Rock, AR admits approximately 59% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for University of Arkansas at Little Rock?

Admitted students at University of Arkansas at Little Rock typically score between 960–1210 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for University of Arkansas at Little Rock?

Admitted students at University of Arkansas at Little Rock typically score between 17–24 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of Arkansas at Little Rock cost?

University of Arkansas at Little Rock's total cost of attendance is reported at $22,519 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does University of Arkansas at Little Rock require students to live on campus?

No -- University of Arkansas at Little Rock doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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