University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Public university · Little Rock, AR · 4,949 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
59%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
960–1210
ACT (middle 50%)
17–24
Average net price
$16,882
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$22,590
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
41%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into University of Arkansas at Little Rock?
University of Arkansas at Little Rock accepts about 59 of every 100 applicants (59%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 960 and 1210 on the SAT. A score at or above 1210 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 960, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 17–24.
The latest federal data says University of Arkansas at Little Rock requires SAT or ACT scores, but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of Arkansas at Little Rock's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does University of Arkansas at Little Rock cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $22,590 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $16,882 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $9,808 for AR residents and $22,218 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$9,808
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$22,218
- Room & board$10,877
- Total cost of attendance$22,590
- Average net price after grants$16,882
Popular majors
Health Professions & Nursing, Business, Criminal Justice, Computer Science, Liberal Arts & General Studies.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock FAQ
- What is University of Arkansas at Little Rock's acceptance rate?
- 59% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for University of Arkansas at Little Rock?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 960–1210. Aim for 1210 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for University of Arkansas at Little Rock?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 17–24.
- Is University of Arkansas at Little Rock test-optional?
- The latest federal data says University of Arkansas at Little Rock requires SAT or ACT scores, but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of Arkansas at Little Rock's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does University of Arkansas at Little Rock cost?
- About $22,590 a year before aid; $16,882 on average after grants.
- What is University of Arkansas at Little Rock's FAFSA school code?
- 001101. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so University of Arkansas at Little Rock receives your information.
- What is University of Arkansas at Little Rock's graduation rate?
- 41% of students finish within six years.
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