University of Arkansas at Little Rock
PublicLittle Rock, AR
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
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Regular Decision: Aug 16, 2027
Confirm on University of Arkansas at Little Rock's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $12,410 more per year in tuition and fees (2.3x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
University of Arkansas at Little Rock takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Academic Common Market
Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia can pay in-state tuition for a specific major that no public college in their home state offers. You need admission to that major and approval from your home state's coordinator.
Where do you stand against University of Arkansas at Little Rock's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow 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?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of Arkansas at Little Rock weighs in your application
Paying it back
"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
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
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
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 offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- University of Arkansas at Little Rock takes part in the Academic Common Market, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at University of Arkansas at Little Rock?
For 2024-25, University of Arkansas at Little Rock's published tuition and required fees were $22,158 for out-of-state students and $9,748 for in-state students -- $12,410 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for University of Arkansas at Little Rock?
University of Arkansas at Little Rock's deadlines are Regular Decision Aug 16, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
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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