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University of Arkansas at Little Rock
University of Arkansas at Little Rock admits a bit under 60% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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University of Arkansas at Little Rock sits in Little Rock proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $88,617 four years out. 41.2% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. Most of its 4,949 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 76.5% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 890 and 1170 — below the AR middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Arkansas at Little Rock's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Arkansas at Little Rock received 3,661 applications and admitted 2,114 (57.7%), with 478 enrolling.
Test scores are a required part of every application here. That makes the 890–1170 range unusually informative: everyone admitted is in the data.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 450 | 510 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 530 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 20 | 23 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How University of Arkansas at Little Rock compares
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Arkansas median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 58.8% | 70.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,748 | $13,467 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $45,265 | $44,308 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors University of Arkansas at Little Rock: $45,265 median at year ten, versus $44,308 across Arkansas institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $9,748 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $22,158. For non-residents, University of Arkansas at Little Rock's $22,158 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 4,949 undergrads, University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
41.6% graduate within six years. Roughly 58% don't — ask a University of Arkansas at Little Rock tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $88,617 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | $86,132 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $71,526 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $70,696 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $70,007 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $63,142 |
| Information Science/Studies | $61,350 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $56,650 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $51,384 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $50,805 |
| Social Work | $49,594 |
| Biology, General | $48,606 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $46,743 |
| History | $46,392 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $46,276 |
| Psychology, General | $45,797 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $45,610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,978 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $43,990 |
| Sociology | $42,390 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $40,107 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $30,592 |
Median earnings for these 22 University of Arkansas at Little Rock programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $45,265 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 35 additional University of Arkansas at Little Rock programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Arkansas at Little Rock?
Among the admitted class, the middle 50% scored 890–1170 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 58.8% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Arkansas at Little Rock's acceptance rate?
57.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,114 admitted from 3,661 applicants.
How much does University of Arkansas at Little Rock cost?
In-state tuition is $9,748; out-of-state students pay $22,158. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Arkansas at Little Rock graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $45,265 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Arkansas
- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff — 41.2% admitted
- Hendrix College — 55.6% admitted
- University of the Ozarks — 59.5% admitted
- Lyon College — 62.8% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.