What University of Arkansas at Little Rock costs
University of Arkansas at Little Rock charges $9,748 a year in published tuition and fees for Arkansas residents, about $4,874 a semester, and $22,158 a year for students from other states, about $11,079 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $22,519 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $16,711 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into University of Arkansas at Little Rock
For fall 2024, University of Arkansas at Little Rock received 4,335 applications and admitted 2,548 students, and 556 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 960 and 1210.
What University of Arkansas at Little Rock students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at University of Arkansas at Little Rock (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 137 |
| Business Administration and Management | 50 |
| Psychology | 49 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 49 |
| Social Work | 43 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 41 |
| Accounting | 39 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences / Liberal Studies | 38 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- University of Central Arkansas, Conway, Arkansas: about 25 miles away
- Hendrix College, Conway, Arkansas: about 27 miles away
- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Pine Bluff, Arkansas: about 38 miles away
- Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, Arkansas: about 60 miles away
Colleges like University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, Louisiana: 5,022 undergraduates
- Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, Louisiana: 4,737 undergraduates
- Southern University and A & M College, Baton Rouge, Louisiana: 5,519 undergraduates
- Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas: 5,643 undergraduates
- Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, Texas: 4,087 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is University of Arkansas at Little Rock's acceptance rate? 58.8% for fall 2024: 2,548 of 4,335 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at University of Arkansas at Little Rock? $9,748 a year for in-state students and $22,158 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to University of Arkansas at Little Rock? About 4,900 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do University of Arkansas at Little Rock students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 960–1210.
What is the campus setting at University of Arkansas at Little Rock? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Arkansas at Little Rock (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: University of Arkansas at Little Rock
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
