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University of Arkansas at Little Rock
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  • 4 Year
  • LITTLE ROCK, AR

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B+
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade B+
  4. Campus
    grade C
  5. Athletics
    grade B+
  6. Party Scene
    grade B minus
  7. Professors
    grade A
  8. Location
    grade C
  9. Dorms
    grade B
  10. Campus Food
    grade B+
  11. Student Life
    grade C
  12. Safety
    grade B

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Arkansas Little Rock is an above-average public university located in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 3,047 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Arkansas Little Rock acceptance rate is 58%. Popular majors include Nursing, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Criminal Justice and Safety Studies. Graduating 40% of students, Arkansas Little Rock alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $31,200.

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2801 S UNIVERSITY AVE
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72204
About Arkansas Little Rock...
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
Sun Belt Conference

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

UALR Admissions

Acceptance Rate
58%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
1020-1180
ACT Range
19-25
Application Fee
$40
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available  

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Cost

Net Price
$11,901 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$9,445 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
97%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
72%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 67 responses
63%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 78 responses
54%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 78 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
25
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
4
Online Associates Programs
1
Online Bachelor's Programs
20
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    36%
  • On Campus
    19%
  • Online
    46%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
3,047 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
2,922
Undergrads Over 25
38%
Pell Grant
51%
Varsity Athletes
9%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 49 responses
  • A combintination of eager and lazy
    41%
  • Every person is their own man.
    22%
  • Eager
    16%
  • Non Traditional
    16%
  • Extremely lazy.
    4%
  • Stressed
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
41%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 76 responses
Poll
54%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 93 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 54 responses
  • You get what you want out of it.
    26%
  • UALR is the best school choice that I couldve made
    22%
  • College is College
    11%
  • You get what you put into it
    11%
  • It is close to home and the professors focus on me
    7%
  • UALR is beautiful, amazing, and fun!
    7%
  • The food kinda sucks but the classes are alright
    6%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$34,900 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
40%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
89%
National
83%
90%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 48 responses

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