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University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Little Rock, AR🏛️ Public university📝 Test-required

This public university in Little Rock enrolls about 8,200 students and admits roughly 59% of applicants. It's moderately selective, with middle-50% SAT scores of 960–1210. Health Professions is the dominant field, accounting for 25% of degrees awarded. The six-year graduation rate is 42%, and graduates earn a median of $45,265 ten years after enrollment.

Acceptance rate
58.8%
Enrollment
8,197
Test policy
required
Grad rate (6-yr)
42%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
960 – 1210
ACT (composite)
17 – 24
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$15,195
family income
$30–48k
$16,250
family income
$48–75k
$19,018
family income
$75–110k
$21,087
family income
$110k+
$22,255
family income
41% receive Pell grants
36% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields University of Arkansas at Little Rock graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Health Professions
24.9%
Business & Marketing
12.6%
Humanities
11.2%
Criminal Justice
6.2%
Communications
4.1%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$45,265
Earnings (6 yr)
$40,040
Completion
42%
Retention
76%
Median debt
$22,000

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Arkansas at Little Rock?

University of Arkansas at Little Rock has an acceptance rate of 58.8%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for University of Arkansas at Little Rock?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 960 and 1210 on the SAT. The ACT range is 17–24.

How much does University of Arkansas at Little Rock actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $15,195 per year, rising to $22,255 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.