University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR

publicDoctoral Universities: High Research Activity (R2)

Safety

A

ROI

B+

University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a mid-size public R2 doctoral research university located in Little Rock, Arkansas, with an undergraduate enrollment of 4,949. Classified as a doctoral research university, it supports graduate programs in select disciplines and allocates significant resources to faculty research activity alongside its undergraduate mission. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader Arkansas postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 59% acceptance rate, admission is broadly accessible. With a 59% acceptance rate, the institution is broadly accessible while maintaining academic standards. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $19,018 per year. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $88,617. The 4-year graduation rate is 42%, near the national average. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $45,265.

Acceptance Rate

58.8%

Avg Net Price

$17,248

6-yr Grad Rate

46.0%

Earnings 10yr

$45,265

The Numbers

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
58.8%
SAT Range
960–1210
ACT Range
17–24
Enrollment
4,949
Student:Faculty
13:1

Costs & Outcomes

In-State Tuition
$9,748
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,158
Room & Board
$10,760
Students Receiving Aid
41.2%
Median Debt at Grad

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