University of Arkansas at Little Rock
University of Arkansas at Little Rock is one of the eleven public 4-year colleges in Arkansas. The campus is located in an urban area, in Little Rock.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 11,624 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 742 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 512 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 69%). Every year 32% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.UA Little Rock's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $6,600, and fees were $2,398. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $18,810 and $2,398 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Number of Students11,624 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate69% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 22 | 125 |
| Bachelor's degree | 21 | 162 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 121 miles radius of University of Arkansas at Little Rock
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2 miles away |
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University of Central Arkansas
25 miles away |
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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
38 miles away |
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Henderson State University
58 miles away |
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Arkansas Tech University
60 miles away |
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University of Arkansas at Monticello
84 miles away |
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Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus
100 miles away |
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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
111 miles away |
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Delta State University
114 miles away |
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Arkansas State University-Main Campus
121 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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Boise State University
offers 6 nursing programs |
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Georgia Southern University
offers 8 nursing programs |
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Indiana State University
offers 6 nursing programs |
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University of Missouri-St Louis
offers 8 nursing programs |
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte
offers 5 nursing programs |
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Cleveland State University
offers 4 nursing programs |
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Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
offers 6 nursing programs |
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University of Memphis
offers 6 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1929 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1970 - Current |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 09/01/2009 - Current |
Admission
75%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1100 to 1160 |
| ACT | 19 to 25 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $40 |
| Graduates | $40 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $217/credit | |
| In State Students | $217/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $625/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $320/credit | |
| In State Students | $320/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $725/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $9,765 | $9,765 | $28,125 |
| ADN | 70 | $15,190 | $15,190 | $43,750 |
| BSN | 125 | $27,125 | $27,125 | $78,125 |
| FNP | 50 | $16,000 | $16,000 | $36,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 95% of University of Arkansas at Little Rock's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 55% | $4,748 |
| Other Federal Grant | 14% | $899 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 62% | $1,296 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 53% | $7,527 |
| Federal Student Loans | 59% | $6,483 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $6,491 |
$13,404
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$12,288 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$12,984 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$16,268 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$15,989 |
| Over $110,000$16,832 |
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Student Population
8,793
Undergrads
2,831
Graduates
7,077
Women
4,547
Men
51%
Full-time
49%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
57% |
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Black/African American |
22% |
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Two or more races |
8% |
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Non-resident alien |
5% |
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Hispanic |
4% |
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Asian |
2% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Arkansas state board of nursing.
