University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, Arkansas · Public
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$40,040
Acceptance Rate
58%
Graduation Rate
42%
Annual Tuition
$8,455
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of University of Arkansas at Little Rock earn a median of $45,265 ten years after entry — 16% below the national median. Acceptance rate 57.7%, average SAT score 1049, in-state tuition $8,455.
At a Glance
Total Students
4,740
Retention Rate
72%
Faculty Ratio
11
Financial Aid
38%
Median Debt
$22,000
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,049
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
490–630
SAT Math (middle 50%)
470–580
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
17–24
Institution Overview
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 57.7% and a student body of 4,740. The university's retention rate is 71.5%, and the graduation rate is 41.7%. The median debt for graduates is $22,000, and 37.7% of students receive financial aid.
In-state tuition costs $8,455. One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $47,477. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $40,040, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $45,265.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$47k
1 YEAR
$40k
5 YEARS
$45k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, University of Arkansas at Little Rock alumni earn $47,477. Five years after graduation, earnings decrease to $40,040. Ten years after graduation, earnings increase to $45,265. The median debt for graduates is $22,000.
The university has a 57.7% acceptance rate and a 41.7% graduation rate. 71.5% of students are retained. 37.7% of students receive financial aid. The in-state tuition is $8,455.
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