The University of Arkansas at Little Rock, also known as UALR, was established in 1927 as Little Rock Junior College, a two-year institution. In 1957, the college became a four-year university and was renamed to its current name. The University has since grown to offer more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs in various disciplines such as business, education, engineering, health sciences and more. UALR has also become a leader in research and economic development activities in the region. The university is home to several research centers such as the Arkansas Research and Technology Park and the Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences. These centers have attracted numerous private companies to the area creating many new jobs. UALR also works closely with other universities in the region to foster collaborations between faculty members and students. This has led to increased academic opportunities for UALR students who can now participate in summer internships or study abroad programs at other universities across the nation. Additionally, UALR is an active member of several organizations including the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU), American Council on Education (ACE) and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Through these organizations, UALR is able to collaborate with other institutions on various initiatives such as research projects or student exchange programs. As a result of these collaborations, UALR continues to be an important asset to Little Rock’s economy while providing quality education opportunities for its students. Check COLLEGETOPPICKS for a list of engineering schools in Kansas.

University of Arkansas at Little Rock, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of University of Arkansas at Little Rock. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about University of Arkansas at Little Rock, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.

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Admissions Stats

University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) is a public research university with an acceptance rate of 81%. The student body consists of approximately 11,000 students from over 50 countries. The student-faculty ratio is 19:1, meaning that there are 19 students for every one faculty member. UALR has an average freshman retention rate of 67%, which is slightly below the national average. The school has an overall graduation rate of 41%, which is lower than the national average. Additionally, UALR offers several programs to help students succeed academically and financially such as the Eagle Advantage Program and the Chancellor’s Scholarship.

The Eagle Advantage Program helps first-generation college students by providing guidance and resources to help them adjust to college life. This program provides mentoring, tutoring, free textbooks, and financial assistance to eligible students. The Chancellor’s Scholarship provides merit-based financial aid for incoming freshmen who demonstrate academic excellence during high school or in their college courses. This scholarship covers up to 50% of tuition costs for up to four years and can be combined with other scholarships and grants. Additionally, UALR offers a variety of scholarships specifically designed for transfer students as well as international students who wish to pursue a degree at UALR.

Fall 2022 Selectivity

Selectivity	selective
Fall 2022 acceptance rate	87%
Early decision acceptance rate	N/A
Early action acceptance rate	N/A
Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students)	N/A

Fall 2022 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments

Applicants	N/A
Female applicants	N/A
Male applicants	N/A
Applicants accepted	N/A
Female applicants accepted	N/A
Male applicants accepted	N/A
Freshman enrollment	N/A
Female freshman enrollment	0
Male freshman enrollment	0
Early decision applicants	N/A
Early decision applicants accepted	N/A
Early decision applicants enrolled	N/A
Early action applicants	N/A
Early action applicants accepted	N/A
Early action applicants enrolled	N/A
Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action	N/A

Fall 2022 Wait List

School has a wait list	No
Applicants placed on wait list	N/A
Students accepting place on wait list	N/A
Students accepted from wait list	N/A

Fall 2022 High School GPA

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Average high school GPA	N/A
High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
GPA breakdown	N/A

Fall 2022 Freshman SAT Scores

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SAT Writing average score	N/A
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SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range	N/A

Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores

Freshman students submitting ACT scores	N/A
Average ACT Composite score	N/A
ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
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