University of Arkansas at Little Rock, AR
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Nonresidential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of Arkansas at Little Rock Rankings
Affordability83
Selectivity26
Retention20
Graduation1
Earnings23
Diversity74
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
67%
Bachelor’s
13%
Associate’s
19%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing13%
Communication, Journalism4%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education2%
Engineering2%
Engineering Technologies4%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
Health Professions and Related Programs26%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting8%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities9%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology5%
Public Administration and Social Service3%
Social Sciences3%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into University of Arkansas at Little Rock
79%
Admission Rate
530
Median SAT Math
540
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)470–590
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)480–600
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–25
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Arkansas at Little Rock
$10K
In-State Tuition
$22K
Out-of-State Tuition
$21K
Average Total Cost
$12K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10K | $12K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $12K | $12K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $14K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $15K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $15K | $16K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Arkansas at Little Rock
40%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
58%
Repayment Rate
$217
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 53% | 62% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 9% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 7% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $14K | $9K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $13K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $12K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $15K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $11K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $37K | $23K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $24K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 60% | 49% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 58% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 57% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 52% | 49% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
68%
Retention Rate
30%
Transfer Rate
28%
Withdrawal Rate
36%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 20% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 36% | 46% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 32% | 46% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 61% | 31% | 53% |
| Black | 35% | 27% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 36% | 38% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47% | 45% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 55% | 40% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 44% | 33% | 44% |
| Other race | 21% | 17% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Arkansas at Little Rock
89%
Employment Rate
$31K
Median Salary
$19K
25 Pctl Salary
$45K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 89% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 85% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 86% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 85% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 83% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $6K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $19K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $31K | $24K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $45K | $37K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $58K | $50K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $31K | $24K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $33K | $27K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $35K | $29K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
6,328
Undergraduates
37%
Full-time Undergrads
25
Avg Entry Age
2,800
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 62% | 67% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 38% | 33% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 28% | 30% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 49% | 57% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% | 7% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 4% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 1% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 43% | 50% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 10% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
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