A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at UALR are mainly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 48% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
52%
|
| Black |
27%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
9%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 58% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a gender ratio of 61% women to 39% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UALR has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
39%
|
| Women |
61%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
3,175
|
| Women |
5,022
|
UALR serves a very low number of students outside of Arkansas, with 90 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
90%
|
| Out of State |
10%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
50% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 38.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 41.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=106245 IPEDS survey data for University of Arkansas at Little Rock.