University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,600

1.62% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$11,225

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

57.7%

3,661 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

8,158

50.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

39.4%

278 Graduates

About

University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a higher education institution located in Pulaski County, AR. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at University of Arkansas at Little Rock were Registered Nursing (164 degrees awarded), General Studies (103 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Police Science (44 degrees).

In 2023, 2,107 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Arkansas at Little Rock. 66.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,127 degrees), 2.55 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (442 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Arkansas at Little Rock is $6,600, which is $−24,403 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Arkansas at Little Rock was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,457 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Arkansas at Little Rock is $6,600, which is $24,404 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,225.

In 2023, 73% of undergraduate students attending University of Arkansas at Little Rock received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 38% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,600

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Arkansas at Little Rock was $6,600. The cost of tuition at University of Arkansas at Little Rock is $−24,404 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Arkansas at Little Rock (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,225

2023 Value

0.465%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Arkansas at Little Rock had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,225. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Arkansas at Little Rock grew by 0.465%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Arkansas at Little Rock (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,243

Room and Board

$1,250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Arkansas at Little Rock was of $10,243 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,250. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Arkansas at Little Rock (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at University of Arkansas at Little Rock received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 23.7% with respect to 2022, when 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Arkansas at Little Rock (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Arkansas at Little Rock was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2457 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Arkansas at Little Rock received 3,661 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 2.61% annual growth. Out of those 3,661 applicants, 2,114 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 57.7% acceptance rate.

There were 8,158 students enrolled at University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2023. 6% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Arkansas at Little Rock has an overall enrollment yield of 22.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

57.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,114

Accepted Out of 3,661

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Arkansas at Little Rock was 57.7% (2,114 admissions from 3,661 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 61.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 2.61%, while admissions declined by 3.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Arkansas at Little Rock (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

6% of enrolled first-time students at University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Arkansas at Little Rock had a total enrollment of 8,158 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Arkansas at Little Rock is 4,122 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,036. This means that 50.5% of students enrolled at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Arkansas at Little Rock, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.7% White, 21.5% Black or African American, 10.4% Two or More Races, 2.51% Hispanic or Latino, 2.12% Asian, 0.65% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0245% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Arkansas at Little Rock in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28%), followed by White Male (22.1%) and Black or African American Female (16.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.1%), followed by White Male (20%) and Black or African American Female (7.38%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

50.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,158 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Arkansas at Little Rock is 4,122 and the part-time enrollment is 4,036. This means that 50.5% of students enrolled at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Arkansas at Little Rock (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Arkansas at Little Rock was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of Arkansas at Little Rock had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Arkansas at Little Rock (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
4,301 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,753 enrolled students
Two or More Races
845 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Arkansas at Little Rock is 52.7% White, 21.5% Black or African American, 10.4% Two or More Races, 2.51% Hispanic or Latino, 2.12% Asian, 0.65% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0245% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 185 students (2.27%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 689 more women than men received degrees from University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Arkansas at Little Rock is white (1,127 degrees awarded). There were 2.55 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (442 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at University of Arkansas at Little Rock is Registered Nursing (164 degrees awarded), followed by General Studies (103 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Police Science (44 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Arkansas at Little Rock, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (247 degrees awarded), Legal (130 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (40 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are Social workers, all other (181,749 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (154,610 people), Other managers (151,694 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (141,342 people), and Police officers (141,139 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2023 are Public Administration and Social Service (247 degrees awarded), Legal (130 degrees), Language & Linguistics (40 degrees), English (54 degrees), and Protective Services (131 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are Public Administration and Social Service (247 degrees awarded), Legal (130 degrees), Language & Linguistics (40 degrees), English (54 degrees), and Protective Services (131 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are Elementary & secondary schools (415,436 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (363,131 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (233,959 people), Individual & family services (140,179 people), and Legal services (135,932 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
153 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
73 degrees awarded
Accounting
63 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Arkansas at Little Rock was Registered Nursing with 153 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Arkansas at Little Rock according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

709

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,398

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 709 degrees were awarded to men at University of Arkansas at Little Rock, which is 0.507 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,398).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Arkansas at Little Rock by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 67 degrees were awarded to men at University of Arkansas at Little Rock in Law, which is 1.14 times more than the 59 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 267 degrees were awarded to men at University of Arkansas at Little Rock in Registered Nursing, which is 5.34 times more than the 50 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

24%

100% Completion Time

37%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 24% of students graduating from University of Arkansas at Little Rock completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 37% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (83.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Arkansas at Little Rock is Female and Asian (83.3% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,127 degrees awarded
Black or African American
442 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
221 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Arkansas at Little Rock is white (1,127 degrees awarded). There were 2.55 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (442 degrees).

0.664% of degree recipients (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
716 degrees awarded
White Male
411 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
359 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Arkansas at Little Rock is white female (716 degrees awarded). There were 1.74 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (411 degrees).

Operations

University of Arkansas at Little Rock has an endowment valued at nearly $174M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.61M (1.5%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, University of Arkansas at Little Rock had a total salary expenditure of 183M. University of Arkansas at Little Rock employs 108 Assistant professors, 98 Professors and 85 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are Male Professor (65), Female Assistant professor (64), and Male Associate professor (53).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 172 employees, Management, with 170 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 69 employees.

Endowment

$174M

2023 Endowment

8.78%

growth from 2022

University of Arkansas at Little Rock has an endowment valued at about $174M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Arkansas at Little Rock grew 8.78% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $260M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Arkansas at Little Rock (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$84.5M

2023 Salaries

0.561%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Arkansas at Little Rock paid a median of $84.5M in salaries, which represents 46.2% of their overall expenditure ($183M) and a 0.561% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.107% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.97% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$26.4M

Instructional Salaries

351

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Arkansas at Little Rock paid a total of $26.4M to 351 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

108 Employees

Computer, Engineering, and Science

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

172 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Arkansas at Little Rock were Assistant professor with 108 employees, Professor with 98 employees, and Associate professor with 85 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Arkansas at Little Rock were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 172 employees, Management with 170 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 69 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Arkansas at Little Rock was Male Professor with 65 employees, Female Assistant professor with 64 employees, and Male Associate professor with 53 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

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