10-yr median earnings
$45,265
Federal aid recipients only
Public · Little Rock, Arkansas
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a public institution in Little Rock, Arkansas. as a public institution, published Scorecard outcomes are the federal Title-IV cohort view of former students — not every graduate and not a guarantee for any one enrollee.
- $17,248
- Avg net price / yr
- $45,265
- 10-yr median earnings
- 41.5%
- 150%-time completion
- 58.8%
- Acceptance rate
The verdict
University of Arkansas at Little Rock pairs above-median former-student earnings with a moderately open admit.
According to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
- Top 39%
- former-student earnings, US
- 58.8%
- acceptance rate
- 41.5%
- 150%-time completion
- +13%
- earnings, 6→10 yrs
City: Midsize
Carnegie: R2
Institution data retrieved July 2026; field-of-study data retrieved March 2026.
How to read this University of Arkansas at Little Rock profile
Figures above come from IPEDS institution records published through the College Scorecard (retrieved July 2026 for institution fields; March 2026 for field-of-study). Peer groups and cost cohorts follow IPEDS ownership sector, Carnegie class ("Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity"), and locale, not an editorial shortlist.
Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for full-time, first-time undergraduate Title IV recipients. It is a defined cohort average, not a personalized price; income-band fields add context but do not replace the school's current net-price calculator.
Earnings use Treasury-linked records for federally aided former students who were working and not enrolled in the measurement year (completers and noncompleters). IPEDS completion and retention use separate first-time, full-time cohorts, so those denominators are not the earnings cohort. Read cost, completion, and earnings as distinct historical measures, not a causal verdict or individual forecast.
College Value Score
D
College Value Score
47/100
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
A 6-metric composite of earnings, cost, and completion outcomes benchmarked against every reporting US college, not a ranking of teaching quality, campus life, or fit for any individual student. See the full methodology.
Earnings C
$45,265
10-year median former-student earnings
Net Price D
$17,248
Average annual cost after grants and aid
Completion Rate F
41.5%
Completion within 150% of normal time
Debt F
$22,000
Median federal debt at graduation
Loan Repayment B
71.3%
Borrowers repaying loans within 3 years
Retention C-
76.5%
First-year students returning for year two
Each axis is the percentile score shown in the breakdown at left; the shape shows this school's overall profile at a glance.
Avg net price
$17,248
After grants and scholarships
150%-time completion
41.5%
Full-time, first-time cohort
150%-time completion vs portal median (57.1%) 41.5%
Four-year-institution cohort
College ROI Quadrant - University of Arkansas at Little Rock vs peers
Each dot is a college plotted by 10-year median earnings (x-axis) vs average net price (y-axis), colored by completion within 150% of normal time. Bottom-right = high earnings/lower price; top-left = lower earnings/higher price.
How University of Arkansas at Little Rock ranks nationally
Where this school's former-student earnings fall within the full national distribution of every US college that reports to the College Scorecard, not just its peer set.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock: former-student earnings vs. every US college
10-year median earnings, College Scorecard
$45,265 Top 39% higher than 61% of 5,103 US colleges
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US colleges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard · Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals
| Metric | University of Arkansas at Little Rock | National rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $45,265 | #1988 of 5103 | 61st |
| Average net price | $17,248 | #2533 of 5020 | 50th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 41.5% | #3564 of 4858 | 27th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 4,949 | #760 of 5462 | 86th |
National ranks count every operating US college reporting each metric to the College Scorecard, separate from the earnings histogram above.
Quick Facts
4,949
Undergraduate enrollment
58.8%
Acceptance rate
1,049
SAT average
41.5%
150%-time completion
$45,265
10-yr median earnings
76.5%
First-year retention
How University of Arkansas at Little Rock ranks in Arkansas
State rank among 72 reporting Arkansas colleges with College Scorecard data, a separate lens from the national distribution above.
| Metric | University of Arkansas at Little Rock | State rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $45,265 | #12 of 72 | 83rd |
| Average net price | $17,248 | #52 of 70 | 26th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 41.5% | #43 of 67 | 36th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 4,949 | #6 of 74 | 92nd |
Highest former-student earnings in Arkansas
| # | School | 10-yr earnings | Net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson Regional School of Nursing | $73,975 | - |
| 2 | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | $73,827 | - |
| 3 | University of Arkansas Grantham | $63,496 | $8,370 |
| 4 | Baptist Health College Little Rock | $62,244 | $25,454 |
| 5 | Hendrix College | $60,376 | $24,149 |
| 6 | University of Arkansas | $58,191 | $18,209 |
| 7 | John Brown University | $53,907 | $20,397 |
| 8 | Harding University | $52,876 | $22,130 |
| 9 | Ouachita Baptist University | $51,673 | $22,409 |
| 10 | Central Baptist College | $46,789 | $12,287 |
| 11 | University of Central Arkansas | $45,938 | $16,511 |
| 12 | University of Arkansas at Little RockThis school | $45,265 | $17,248 |
Admissions
| Admission Rate | 58.8% |
| SAT Average | 1,049 |
| SAT Math (25th-75th) | 470 – 580 |
| SAT Reading (25th-75th) | 490 – 630 |
| ACT Average | 22 |
| ACT (25th-75th) | 17 – 24 |
Costs & Financial Aid
Net price by family income at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Average annual net price after grants; Title IV recipient cohort by income bracket
- $0 – $30k
$0 – $30k
$15,195 net price / yr
- $30k – $48k
$30k – $48k
$16,250 net price / yr
- $48k – $75k
$48k – $75k
$19,018 net price / yr
- $110k+
$110k+
$22,255 net price / yr
What this shows Need-based aid pulls net price down at lower brackets at University of Arkansas at Little Rock - compare the bar for your income band, not the overall average alone.
Tuition & Net Price
| In-State Tuition | $9,748 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $22,158 |
| Average Net Price | $17,248 |
41.2%
Pell Grant Rate
36.2%
Federal Loan Rate
$22,000
Median Debt
$233/mo
Monthly Payment
What students pay at University of Arkansas at Little Rock rose +60.0% since 2013
Average net price for the reported Title IV-recipient cohort went from $10,087 in 2013 to $16,136 in 2023, a rise of $6,049 in nominal dollars. Across the 4,315 colleges measured over the same 2013–2023 span, the median change was +14.6%.
11 reported years. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation.
2013 · $10,0872023 · $16,136
Over the same years, enrollment went -44.3% (8,504 → 4,740 students).
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, per-year fields (2013–2023). Net price is the average cost after grant and scholarship aid for federally-aided undergraduates.
Student Demographics
Race & ethnicity
Student body at a glance
64.6%
Female
39.1%
First Generation
Outcomes
76.5%
Retention Rate
$40,040
Median Earnings (6yr)
59.8%
Earning Over $25K
71.3%
Loan Repayment, Completers (3yr)
Outcomes & debt snapshot
| Measure | Cohort / horizon | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Completion within 150% of normal time | First-time, full-time | 41.5% |
| First-year retention | First-time, full-time freshmen | 76.5% |
| Median earnings | 6 years after entry | $40,040 |
| Median earnings | 10 years after entry | $45,265 |
| Share earning over $25,000 | Working, not enrolled | 59.8% |
| Loan repayment rate | Completers, 3 years after leaving | 71.3% |
| Median federal student debt | At completion | $22,000 |
| Estimated monthly payment | Standard 10-year plan | $233/mo |
Programs & Earnings
Field-of-study summary by credential
| Credential | Programs | Award count | Avg earnings | Top earnings | Avg debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 26 | 998 | $54,608 | $88,617 | $20,728 |
| Master's | 11 | 266 | $67,689 | $106,341 | $37,936 |
| Associate's | 2 | 302 | $81,694 | $81,694 | $17,238 |
| First Professional | 1 | 143 | $78,317 | $78,317 | $61,500 |
Top programs at University of Arkansas at Little Rock by completer earnings
Median earnings of program completers, College Scorecard field-of-study file
- Business Administration, M…
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$106,341 median earnings
- Registered Nursing, Nursin…
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$88,617 median earnings
- Construction Engineering T…
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
$86,132 median earnings
- Registered Nursing, Nursin…
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$81,694 median earnings
- Law
Law
$78,317 median earnings
- Finance and Financial Mana…
Finance and Financial Management Services
$71,526 median earnings
- Computer and Information S…
Computer and Information Sciences, General
$70,696 median earnings
- Public Administration and …
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
$70,135 median earnings
What this shows The highest-earning programs at a school are not necessarily its most popular ones - a small specialized program can post strong median earnings without reflecting the outcome most students here actually see.
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University of Arkansas Grantham
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2,833 students
Arkansas Baptist College
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342 students
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Similar Reported Net Price
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Similar 2013–2023 Net-Price Trend
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Arkansas at Little Rock? ▼
University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a public institution in Little Rock, Arkansas. The acceptance rate is 58.8%. The average SAT score is 1,049. Undergraduate enrollment is 4,949 students.
How much do University of Arkansas at Little Rock former students earn? ▼
Federally aided former students at University of Arkansas at Little Rock who were working and not enrolled had median earnings of $45,265 ten years after entry; the cohort is not limited to graduates. Six years after entry, the corresponding median is $40,040.
How much does University of Arkansas at Little Rock cost? ▼
The average net price at University of Arkansas at Little Rock is $17,248. In-state tuition is $9,748 and out-of-state tuition is $22,158. Median student debt at graduation is $22,000.
What is the graduation rate at University of Arkansas at Little Rock? ▼
University of Arkansas at Little Rock has a 41.5% completion rate within 150% of normal time at a four-year institution (typically six years for a bachelor’s program). The first-year retention rate is 76.5%.
Is University of Arkansas at Little Rock worth the student debt? ▼
The median student debt at University of Arkansas at Little Rock is $22,000, while former students earn a median of $45,265 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 49% of those annual earnings. Among borrowers who completed their program, 71.3% are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $233.
Sources & methodology
Public-college profiles lean on IPEDS enrollment and Scorecard Title-IV outcomes. State appropriations are outside this page; the figures below are the federal cohort measures only.
Every number is read live from the Mar–Jul 2026 Scorecard/IPEDS retrievals. Public institutions often enroll large Title-IV cohorts, so medians can be stable — still cohort averages, never a personal forecast. Read the full methodology for how the data is sourced, computed, and verified.
- College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education - former-student earnings, cost & completion (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics - enrollment, admissions, Carnegie class & demographics (nces.ed.gov/ipeds).
- U.S. Treasury / IRS earnings linkage - median earnings 6 & 10 years after enrollment for federal-aid recipients (irs.gov).
- College Scorecard, Field of Study - program-level (credential) earnings & debt (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- Federal Student Aid (Title IV / NSLDS) - U.S. Department of Education - net price, student debt & aid-recipient repayment outcomes (studentaid.gov).
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