University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	1,395
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	58%
Students retention rate	65%
On-time graduation rate	40%

Located in Little Rock, Arkansas, UALR is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

University of Arkansas at Little Rock is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, UALR emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at UALR is reported to be 40%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Arkansas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at UALR is 65% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Arkansas is 68%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at UALR do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

57.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,366

Cost of attendance at University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2022 for students from Arkansas.

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Arkansas's average	$7,808
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,957

Cost of attendance at University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average	$14,444
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at University of Arkansas at Little Rock received on average $9,445 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,445

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	251	51%	$5,272	$1,323,247
Other Federal Grant	413	84%	$4,179	$1,725,896
State Grant/Scholarships	220	45%	$1,307	$287,647
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	341	69%	$7,169	$2,444,598
Total Grant & Scholarships	472	96%	$9,445	$4,458,141

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Arkansas at Little Rock students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Arkansas at Little Rock students is 39.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 44.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 33.2%.

39.9%

asian 66.7% 18 students
African American 30.1% 72 students
white 44.5% 133 students
hispanic 29.8% 14 students
International Students 56.0% 14 students
Mixed Race 41.5% 71 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Sun Belt Conference
Basketball Sun Belt Conference
Track and Cross Country Sun Belt Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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