University of Arkansas at Little Rock: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - ExcellentQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Below AverageCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Good

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University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a medium four-year, public school with 8,200 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1927 and is one of the 10 schools and colleges located in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Academic Offerings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock will give you the opportunity to earn a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, 2-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
92
University of Arkansas at Little Rock implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 92 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, General Studies, Social Work, Management, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at University of Arkansas at Little Rock is fair at 75% (above Arkansas average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
75%
Good
The graduation rate at University of Arkansas at Little Rock is low: 43%. Roughly 16% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Arkansas at Little Rock is good, 11:1. Find out more regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is fairly high, $18,800 per year. The additional fees at University of Arkansas at Little Rock beyond tuition are nearly $3,100, which comes to $21,900 per year.

Read the details about University of Arkansas at Little Rock additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
61%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 3,568 applications were submitted and 2,193 were accepted, so it is not very hard to enroll at this school.

This college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Arkansas at Little Rock in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,200
Medium
University of Arkansas at Little Rock provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Arkansas at Little Rock, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
University of Arkansas at Little Rock provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,400 students, which provides a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable -- around $5,200 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, University of Arkansas at Little Rock seems to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
2801 S University Ave
Little Rock, Arkansas
72204, USA
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