University of Arkansas-Little Rock
2801 S University Ave, Little Rock, United StatesAll photos (0)
Overview of University of Arkansas-Little Rock
About this school
U Arkansas at Little Rock is a public institution. It was founded as a junior college in 1927, became a private, four-year college in 1957, and joined the state university system when it merged with the University of Arkansas in 1969. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Professional Studies, and Science and Engineering Technology and the School of Law. Its 150-acre, predominantly modern campus is located in southwest Little Rock.
- www.ualr.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
2,261
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:9,384
- Men:3,823 Men (40.7%)
- Women:5,561 Women (59.3%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to University of Arkansas at Little Rock is minimally difficult: most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | - | 4 |
Mathematics | - | 4 |
Science | - | 3 |
Foreign Language | - | - |
Social Studies | - | 3 |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | - | 2 |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | Not reported |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 2801 South University Avenue |
City, State, Zip | Little Rock, AR 72204-1099 |
Phone | (501) 569-3127 |
Fax | (501) 569-8915 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | - |
Application Fee | $40 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Not reported |
Accept Offer Of Admission | Not reported |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | - |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | Proof of immunization required for freshmen |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 59% of 1,751 applicants were admitted |
Women | 56% of 1,032 applicants were admitted |
Men | 64% of 719 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | Not reported |
Women | Not reported |
Men | Not reported |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.21 |
375 And Above | 20% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 16% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 17% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 16% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 18% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 11% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 20-25 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | Not reported |
• Score 24 - 29 | Not reported |
• Score 18 - 23 | Not reported |
• Score 12 - 17 | Not reported |
• Score 6 - 11 | Not reported |
• Score 5 Or Below | Not reported |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $9,430|Out-of-state: $21,431 (61.51%)
- Room & Board: - $5,900 (38.49%)
- Other Expenses: - Not reported
- Tuition & Fees: - Not reported
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
University of Arkansas at Little Rock accepts
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 1 |
Award Notification Date | On or about April 15 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal and Institutional Methodologies |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 001161 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 759 (93.1%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 474 (62.5%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 474 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | Not reported |
Average Percent Of Need Met | Not reported |
Average Award | $13,731 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 469 (98.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,736 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Not reported |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 401 (84.6%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | Not reported |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 3,875 (84.5%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 2,520 (65.0%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 2,520 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | Not reported |
Average Percent Of Need Met | Not reported |
Average Award | $13,138 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 2,496 (99.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,482 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Not reported |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 1,572 (62.4%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | Not reported |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | Not reported |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Music, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Community Service, Leadership, Memberships |
Special Characteristics | Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, Previous College Experience |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
453
Part-Time Faculty
287
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
33%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 46% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 27% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 17% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 3% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 3% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 3% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 0% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- Not reported
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Not accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | - |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | Not Reported |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Not available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
University of Arkansas at Little Rock provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
71.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
8.1%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
18.9%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
24.0%
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (54)
- Accounting
- Anthropology
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
- Chemistry, General
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Science
- Construction Engineering
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Dance, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education, General
- Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Health
- Film/Cinema/Video Studies
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- French Language and Literature
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- History, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Information Science/Studies
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Journalism
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Management Information Systems, General
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music, General
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
- Psychology, General
- Radio and Television
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Systems Engineering
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Education, Juris Doctor
Master's Programs of Study (49)
- Adult Education
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Psychology
- Applied Science and Technology
- Applied Statistics
- Art Education
- Art History
- Art/Fine Arts
- Bioinformatics
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Chemistry
- Community College Education
- Computer Science
- Construction Management
- Counselor Education
- Criminal Justice and Criminology
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Education of the Gifted
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- English as a Second Language
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Foreign Languages Education
- Health Education
- Higher Education
- Information Science
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Management Information Systems
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics
- Middle School Education
- Psychology--General
- Public Administration
- Public Affairs
- Public History
- Reading Education
- Rehabilitation Counseling
- Rhetoric
- Secondary Education
- Social Work
- Special Education
- Speech and Interpersonal Communication
- Sports Management
- Student Affairs
- Systems Engineering
- Technical Writing
- Writing
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
196,537
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Campus Size
229 acres
Weather
Temperature | 29.1 average low in January, 89.3 average high in September |
Rain | 105 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 10 mile(s) from campus in Little Rock |
Nearest Train Station | 10 mile(s) from campus in Little Rock |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
2% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
10%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Not offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | Trojans |
School Colors | Silver and maroon |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | archery, badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, swimming and diving, table tennis, tennis, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
University of Arkansas at Little Rock offers drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, student government, university program council, housing activities council, international student organization, panhellenic council
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
4,921
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
9,384
Women
5,561
Men
3,823
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 2.3% Asian
- 27.8% Black/African-American
- 7.2% Hispanic/Latino
- 7.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 54.5% White
- 0.0% Unknown
International Students
2.4%
Average Age
27
Number of Graduate Students
2,261