B
Good
Score: 63/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
46/100 · earnings-weighted

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

4-Year Public
📍 Little Rock, Arkansas 72204
University of Arkansas at Little Rock campus, Little Rock, AR
University of Arkansas at Little Rock campus, Little Rock, AR. Photo: Ualrcomm, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C+
62/100
Affordability
B
68/100
Resources
B
71/100
Experience
B+
74/100
Prestige
C
45/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

8,158
Total Enrollment
41%
Graduation Rate
71%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
58%
Acceptance Rate
$11,225
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near University of Arkansas at Little Rock ▼

20% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$123,255
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,091
1-Year Change
+6.9%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of Arkansas at Little Rock, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$45,265
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$40,040
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$22,000
Median debt at graduation
41.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,049
Average SAT
22
Median ACT
41.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 49% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 43rd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (AR wage index 0.72). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$78,898$88,617+-0%#411 of 966#86$20,000
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician$71,845$86,132-8%#33 of 43#7$21,000
Finance and Financial Management Services$60,521$71,526-14%#311 of 452#165$15,076
Computer and Information Sciences$54,817$70,696-23%#377 of 459#272$19,000
Accounting and Related Services$58,845$70,007-8%#485 of 796#236$20,486
Management Information Systems and Services—$63,142-24%#151 of 166#123—
Information Science/Studies$48,964$61,350-28%#128 of 148#109$23,250
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies—$56,650+2%#82 of 207#25$16,602
Business Administration, Management and Operations$39,022$51,384-25%#1062 of 1176#823$24,156
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$33,780$50,805-4%#280 of 476#88$26,350
Social Work$35,408$49,594-4%#289 of 420#55$19,319
Biology$32,096$48,606-15%#723 of 841#456$22,349
Communication and Media Studies$33,417$46,743-17%#532 of 660#311$19,728
History$23,785$46,392-8%#340 of 459#115$18,298
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences$35,746$46,276-25%#144 of 156#108$26,750
Psychology$32,522$45,797-10%#764 of 1027#267$22,625
English Language and Literature$32,883$45,610-6%#396 of 576#117$22,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$38,936$44,978-5%#494 of 680#182$17,250
Criminal Justice and Corrections$40,989$43,990-21%#622 of 660#467$20,322
Sociology—$42,390-19%#428 of 462#291$19,500
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services—$40,107-32%#215 of 215#211—
Fine and Studio Arts$30,733$30,592-26%#406 of 423#348$20,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $123,255
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,091/mo — vs ~$590/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 72114 (10.3% cap, North Little Rock)

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🏆 Where University of Arkansas at Little Rock Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#7
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
of 15 schools
#8
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
of 23 schools
#11
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
of 25 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $6,600 $19,050
Room $5,307
Board $4,490
Total Cost (On-Campus) $25,856 $36,611

Financial Aid

99%
Receive Any Aid
56%
Receive Pell Grants
39%
Take Out Loans
$11,225
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$14,143
$30,001 - $48,000$15,520
$48,001 - $75,000$18,216
$75,001 - $110,000$20,594
$110,001+$21,013

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 299 grads/yr Law 138 grads/yr Social Work 137 grads/yr General Studies 110 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 88 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, Other 66 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 64 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 49 grads/yr Psychology, General 49 grads/yr Information Science/Studies 46 grads/yr Management Science 44 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 44 grads/yr Accounting 39 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 39 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 35 grads/yr History, General 35 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 35 grads/yr Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor 34 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 30 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 26 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from University of Arkansas at Little Rock's top programs commonly pursue.

Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates
$156k/yr 27,300 jobs
Lawyers
$151k/yr 864,800 jobs
Law teachers, postsecondary
$127k/yr 29,500 jobs
Administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers
$115k/yr 17,500 jobs
Arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators
$68k/yr 9,100 jobs
Judicial law clerks
$60k/yr 14,500 jobs

Student Demographics

8,158
Total Students
61%
Women
51%
Traditional Age (18-24)
20%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 53%
Hispanic 3%
Black 21%
Asian 2%
Two or More 10%
Non-Resident 8%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 29%
Off-Campus (Renters) 20%
With Family 51%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,664 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 32%
Hybrid (Some Online) 30%
Fully Online 38%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 51%
25-64 (Adult) 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Arkansas at Little Rock?
University of Arkansas at Little Rock has an acceptance rate of 58%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend University of Arkansas at Little Rock?
Tuition at University of Arkansas at Little Rock is $6,600 for in-state students and $19,050 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $11,225.
What is the graduation rate at University of Arkansas at Little Rock?
The graduation rate at University of Arkansas at Little Rock is 41%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is University of Arkansas at Little Rock a good school?
University of Arkansas at Little Rock has a Repit College Score of 63/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend University of Arkansas at Little Rock?
University of Arkansas at Little Rock has a total enrollment of 8,158 students.
Is there rental demand near University of Arkansas at Little Rock?
Yes! Approximately 20% of students at University of Arkansas at Little Rock live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,664 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Little Rock area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology