Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Little Rock, Arkansas |
| Online | ualr.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UA Little Rock) is a public research university located in the state's capital city, situated on a 250-acre campus in the midtown area. Established in 1927 as Little Rock Junior College, the institution became part of the University of Arkansas System in 1969 and has since developed into a comprehensive metropolitan university. The campus features a mix of modern and traditional buildings, including the Engineering and Information Technology building and the Center for Performing Arts. UA Little Rock offers undergraduate and graduate programs across five colleges, with notable strengths in business, engineering, social work, and criminal justice. The university maintains a primarily commuter campus profile, though it does provide on-campus housing options in several residence halls, and competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Little Rock Trojans.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
UALR is rated within the lower 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of Arkansas at Little Rock within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#782 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#280 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Colleges in Arkansas
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Arkansas
#5 in Best Value Colleges in Arkansas
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 890/1170 |
| ACT | 18/23 |
| GPA | 3.42 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 17, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $40 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Arkansas Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Other Fees | $2,637 |
| Room and Board | $9,352 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,799 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,856 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Other Fees | $2,637 |
| Room and Board | $9,352 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,799 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,611 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 21% |
| Business | 15% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 9% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 8% |
| Engineering Technology | 6% |
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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.
Current students may use the University of Arkansas at Little Rock GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025