University of Arkansas at Little Rock

2801 S University Ave, Little Rock, AR 72204

Website: University of Arkansas at Little Rock

University of Arkansas at Little Rock School Description

UALR is a public, metropolitan university of more than 12,000 full- and part-time students in nine colleges and schools and a student to faculty ratio of 14:1. It offers more than 100 majors. Special learning facilities include a learning resource center, art galleries, radio station, television station, Cyber Café, a wireless network that is being expanded to the rest of the campus, and speech and hearing clinic.


The mission of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) is to develop the intellect of students; to discover and disseminate knowledge; to serve and strengthen society by enhancing awareness in scientific, technical, and cultural arenas; and to promote human sensitivities and understanding of interdependence.

As Arkansas's premier metropolitan university, UALR is committed to responding to the needs of the community by creating active links between the campus, community, and commerce. As a metropolitan university, UALR serves a different kind of student- about half are balancing families, careers, and school. As a metropolitan university, UALR is also able to put its students in close contact with the state's most influential leaders in government, business, industry, medicine, and information technology.

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University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) is a public research university located in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States.

Established as Little Rock Junior College by the Little Rock School District in 1927, the institution became a private four-year university under the name Little Rock University, in 1957. It returned to public status in 1969 when it merged and co-created the University of Arkansas System under its present name.

Located on 200 acres in Arkansas' largest city, the UALR campus emcompasses forty buildings, including a university library which contains over 500,000 volumes, 700,000 microform items, 8,300 audiovisual forms and CDs, and subscribes to 2,625 periodicals; special learning facilities that include a learning resource center, art galleries, radio station, television station, cyber café, speech and hearing clinic and a wireless network that is being expanded to the rest of the campus.

Because of the university's location in the state capital, UALR students benefit from close contact with leaders in government, business, industry, medicine (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences), and information technology. As the state's only metropolitan university and as a member of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities, UALR provides a strategic focus on the needs of the community by creating active links between the campus, community, and commerce.

Students attend classes in one of the University's colleges:

  • College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
  • College of Business
  • College of Education
  • Donaghey College of Engineering and Information Technology
  • College of Professional Studies
  • College of Science and Mathematics
  • William H. Bowen School of Law

Athletics

The UALR Trojans is the name by which the athletic teams of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock or the University of Arkansas in Greater Little Rock are known. The Trojans are a non-football member of the Sun Belt Conference.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Mid-size City Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Trojans
Nickname:
UALR

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
9,349
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
74%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 13,217
Students Receiving Aid:
90%
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Admissions

Selectivity:
Open Admissions
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University of Arkansas at Little Rock Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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University of Arkansas at Little Rock Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 74%
Part-Time 26%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 64%
African-American 28%
Other 4%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 95%
Out-of-State 5%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Arkansas 95%
Texas 1%
Tennessee 0%
Colorado 0%
Illinois 0%
Percent of Students International: 2%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 7%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Sun Belt Conference)
Baseball (Sun Belt Conference)
Track (Sun Belt Conference)

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 5,725 $ 13,217  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 4,612 $ 12,105  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 1,112 $ 1,112  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,375 2%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 2,432 3%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 4,520 45%  
Student Loans:
$ 2,663 51%  
Any Aid:
  90%  

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 100% (Open Admissions)

College Advice on University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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Question: I got into University of Arkansas at Little Rock school of law, Is it worth attending? What are job prospects?

I am an international student, and will be coming all the way to America to attend law school . I only got into UALR and CUNY. I also have apprehensions about Little Rock as my abode for the next three years. But most of all I want to know if I will be able to get jobs in other US cities after I graduate from the UALR law school....and will my law degree from UALR be of any value?
35 months ago

Best Answer

UALR School of Law is fully accredited by the American Bar Association. As a graduate, you will be eligible to apply for licensure with the Bar of any state in the US. Little Rock is a great place to live, and the Universities attract people from all over the world. It is not a very large city, so in many ways it is the exact opposite of New York City. As with any professional education, I would recommend doing an internship in order to gain experience and expand your professional network. This is the best way to ensure you will be competitive in the job market after your graduation. May you have the best of luck with your decision!

Question: Waht are the best accounting/business universities in Arkansas?

I am a senior in highschool and am trying o find a good college next to home(I live in Little Rock, Arkansas) because of my girlfriend
37 months ago

Best Answer

I think U. of Arkansas has a good program. UALR should also have something if you prefer to stay close to home. Please see the references below. Good luck.

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