University of Arkansas at Little Rock SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
At UA Little Rock, test scores still matter: 84% of applicants submit ACT scores, and the middle range is 17 to 24. Aim for the low-to-mid 20s to sit in the stronger part of the applicant pool, while a 19+ ACT with a 3.0 GPA can put you in range for the $6,000 Chancellor’s Leadership award.
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University of Arkansas at Little Rock facts and stats
University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an urban public university with an undergraduate enrollment of 5,939. UA Little Rock has a freshman retention rate of 76%, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 6-year graduation rate of 37%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1. UA Little Rock is test-required for admissions.
Little Rock, AR
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Key University of Arkansas at Little Rock application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
August 17
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
February 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because UA Little Rock requires test scores, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes if you want to improve or meet merit targets like the Chancellor's Leadership ACT 19+ requirement. To have scores in by the February 1 financial aid priority deadline, the December SAT or ACT is typically the last fall retake to count.
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What you'll actually pay
UA Little Rock is a public university in the Ohio Valley Conference, with in-state tuition of $5,904 and out-of-state tuition of $15,960. To be considered for need-based aid, submit the FAFSA by the February 1 priority deadline.
UA Little Rock’s out-of-state tuition is $15,960, while in-state tuition is $5,904; room and board adds about $7,606. Merit scholarships can reduce costs, including the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program at $7,000 to $10,000 and the Chancellor’s Leadership award of $6,000 for students with an ACT 19+ and GPA 3.00+. Actual net cost will vary based on eligibility for scholarships and need-based aid.
Student life at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
7% of undergrads live on campus
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 0% of men join fraternities, and 1% of women join sororities.
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