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University of Arkansas at Little Rock admits 59% of those who apply, which makes it moderately selective. The median admission rate of colleges on this site that report one is 77%. The average SAT score of admitted students is 1049 out of 1600 (midpoints: 555 in reading and writing, 545 in maths). The midpoint ACT score is 22 out of 36.
What it costs
| Tuition and fees, students from Arkansas | $9,808 |
| Tuition and fees, students from elsewhere | $22,218 |
| Room and meals on campus | $10,877 |
| Books and supplies | $1,250 |
| Average full cost of a year (tuition, living, books), before aid | $22,590 |
| Average net price after grants and scholarships | $16,882 |
The net price is what students who got federal aid paid on average for a year after grants and scholarships were taken off (for a public college, students from inside the state). It is about the same as the median net price of colleges in Arkansas on this site ($17,192). International students are normally charged the out-of-state tuition and do not receive US federal aid.
Net price by family income
| Family income a year | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | $15,565 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $15,735 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $18,973 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $22,322 |
| Above $110,000 | not reported |
For students who received federal aid. A negative figure means grants were larger than the cost counted.
For an estimate that fits your own family, use the college's net price calculator.
Results
| Measure | This college | AR median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students who come back for a second year | 76% | 69% | 73% |
| Students who finish their degree (within one and a half times the normal length) | 41% | 45% | 49% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $50,640 | $47,131 | $53,132 |
| Median federal loan debt of those who finish | $21,604 | $20,500 | $19,994 |
Medians are the middle value of the colleges on this site in Arkansas and in the whole country. Completion and return rates count first-time, full-time students. Earnings and debt count students who received federal aid.
The students
45% of undergraduates receive a Pell Grant, the federal grant for students from lower-income families. 36% take a federal student loan. The undergraduate body is 63% women and 37% men. By undergraduate numbers it is number 4 of the 27 colleges in Arkansas on this site that report a size; the middle-sized one has 1,100.
Other colleges in Arkansas of a similar size
- Harding UniversitySearcy, private nonprofit
- University of Arkansas GranthamLIttle Rock, public
- Southern Arkansas University Main CampusMagnolia, public
- University of Central ArkansasConway, public
- University of Arkansas at Pine BluffPine Bluff, public
- Ouachita Baptist UniversityArkadelphia, private nonprofit
Common questions
What is the acceptance rate of University of Arkansas at Little Rock?
University of Arkansas at Little Rock admits 59% of applicants, according to the College Scorecard.
How much is tuition at University of Arkansas at Little Rock?
Published tuition and fees are $9,808 a year for students from Arkansas and $22,218 for others. Most students with aid pay less: see the net price.
What is the graduation rate of University of Arkansas at Little Rock?
41% of first-time, full-time students finish within one and a half times the normal length of the course.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education, data released on 2 November 2026; checked in November 2026. Net price, debt and earnings describe students who received US federal aid. Costs change each year. This is official data for general information, not advice: confirm costs and admission rules on the college's own website and at collegescorecard.ed.gov.