University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Public · Moderately Selective · AR

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School data & stats

TypePublic

LocationAR · South

SettingUrban

Undergrads4,949

Student:faculty13:1

Outcomes

4-yr grad rate24.8%

6-yr grad rate41.6%

Drop-out rate23.5%

Study abroad—

Cost

In-state tuition$10k

Out-of-state tuition$22k

Application fee—

Community

Racial diversity54.2%

Gender diversity63.1%

International3.1%

Identity—

Overview

UA Little Rock is a public university in Arkansas's capital, serving many commuter, transfer, and working students alongside traditional undergraduates. Its location supports internships in state government, health care, and business, with notable programs in criminal justice, engineering technology, and the arts.

Academics

Criminal justice and engineering technology are among the university's more distinctive programs, both benefiting from Little Rock's role as the state capital and a regional business center. The Bowen School of Law is also part of the university, giving pre-law students an in-house pipeline.

Campus & student life

A significant share of students commute or work while attending, giving campus life a less traditionally residential character than at Arkansas's flagship campus in Fayetteville, with the state capital's internship and job opportunities close at hand.

Worth knowing

The capital-city location is UA Little Rock's clearest practical advantage, particularly for students interested in state government, law, or business internships during the school year rather than only in the summer.

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Admissions

Acceptance rate58.8%

Enrolled mid-50%SAT 960–1210 · ACT 17–24

Test policyrequired

Rec letters0

Deadlines (2026–27 cycle)

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