University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W U Arkansas at Little Rock is a public institution. It was founded as a junior college in 1927, became a private, four-year college in 1957, and joined the state university system when it merged with the University of Arkansas in 1969. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Professional Studies, and Science and Engineering Technology and the School of Law. Its 150-acre, predominantly modern campus is located in southwest Little Rock. Web Site www.ualr.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 9,384 Women 5,561 (59.3%) Men 3,823 (40.7%) Graduate Students 2,261 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Minimally difficult 59% of 1,751 applicants were admitted No No Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.21 SAT Math 460-560 range of middle 50% SAT Critical Reading 410-530 range of middle 50% SAT Writing 410-500 range of middle 50% ACT Composite 20-25 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $22,535 Out-of-state: $34,790 Tuition and Fees In-state: $8,936 Out-of-state: $21,191 Room and Board $8,360 Average Percent of Need Met Average Freshman Award $13,731 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 46% of classes 10-19 students: 27% of classes 20-29 students: 17% of classes 30-39 students: 3% of classes 40-49 students: 3% of classes 50-99 students: 3% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Little Rock Population 196,537 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing NCAA Division I Trojans STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students 2.4% First-Year Students Returning 71.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 8.1% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 2.3% Asian 27.8% Black/African-American 7.2% Hispanic/Latino 7.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 54.5% White 0.0% Unknown
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Minimally Difficult: Most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 4 Science 3 Foreign Language Social Studies 3 History Academic Electives 2 Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used ACT: Not used APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 2801 South University Avenue City, State, Zip Little Rock, AR 72204-1099 Phone (501) 569-3127 Fax (501) 569-8915 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admissions@ualr.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee $40 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Available No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Proof of immunization required for freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 59% of 1,751 applicants were admitted 56% of 1,032 applicants were admitted 64% of 719 applicants were admitted Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math 460-560 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 14% Score of 500-600 57% Score of 400-500 22% Score of 300-400 7% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading 410-530 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 0% Score of 500-600 40% Score of 400-500 40% Score of 300-400 20% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Writing 410-500 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 6% Score of 500-600 19% Score of 400-500 57% Score of 300-400 19% Score of 200-300 0% Average GPA 3.21 3.75 and Above 20% 3.50-3.74 16% 3.25-3.49 17% 3.00-3.24 16% 2.50-2.99 18% 2.00-2.49 11% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite 20-25 range of middle 50% Score of 30-36 Score of 24-29 Score of 18-23 Score of 12-17 Score of 6-11 Score of 5 or Below Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 15% Top quarter: 41% Top half: 73% Bottom half: 27% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $22,535 Out-of-state: $34,790 Tuition and Fees In-state: $8,936 Out-of-state: $21,191 Room and Board $8,360 Books and Supplies $1,715 Other Expenses $3,524 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline March 1 Award Notification On a rolling basis beginning May 1 Method for Awarding Institutional Aid Federal and Institutional Methodologies Forms Required FAFSA Code is 001161 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 759 freshmen 474 applicants 474 applicants with financial need Average Award $13,731 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Received by 469 aid recipients, average amount $4,736 Received by 401 aid recipients All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 3,875 undergraduates 2,520 (65.0%) of applicants 2,520 applicants with financial need Average Award $13,138 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Received by 2,496 aid recipients, average amount $4,482 Received by 1,572 aid recipients
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Leadership scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education Art/Fine Arts, Music, Theater/Drama Community Service, Leadership, Memberships Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, Previous College Experience
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Semester Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Anthropology Art/Art Studies, General Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Business/Commerce, General Chemistry, General Computer Engineering Technology/Technician Computer Science Construction Engineering Construction Engineering Technology/Technician Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Dance, General Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Early Childhood Education and Teaching Education, General Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General Environmental Health Film/Cinema/Video Studies Finance, General Fine/Studio Arts, General Foreign Languages and Literatures, General French Language and Literature Geology/Earth Science, General Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other History, General Humanities/Humanistic Studies Information Science/Studies International Business/Trade/Commerce Journalism Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Management Information Systems, General Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mathematics, General Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Music, General Philosophy Physics, General Political Science and Government, General Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing Psychology, General Radio and Television Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Rhetoric and Composition Sign Language Interpretation and Translation Social Work Sociology Spanish Language and Literature Speech Communication and Rhetoric Systems Engineering
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees None Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships Offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Not accepted Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty Part-Time Faculty Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 46% of classes 10-19 students: 27% of classes 20-29 students: 17% of classes 30-39 students: 3% of classes 40-49 students: 3% of classes 50-99 students: 3% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Holdings Yes Computing Computer Ownership Computers Available on Campus Internet/E-mail Access Students not required to own/lease a computer Not Reported ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Available Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Applied Psychology, Master of Science, Master of Public Service, Master of Business Administration, Master of Social Work, Master of Education, Master of Arts, Master of Public Administration Master's Programs of Study Adult Education Applied Mathematics Applied Psychology Applied Science and Technology Applied Statistics Art Education Art History Art/Fine Arts Bioinformatics Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Business Administration and Management--General Chemistry Community College Education Computer Science Construction Management Counselor Education Criminal Justice and Criminology Curriculum and Instruction Education of the Gifted Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Educational Media/Instructional Technology English as a Second Language Exercise and Sports Science Foreign Languages Education Health Education Higher Education Information Science Interdisciplinary Studies Management Information Systems Mass Communication Mathematics Middle School Education Psychology--General Public Administration Public Affairs Public History Reading Education Rehabilitation Counseling Rhetoric Secondary Education Social Work Special Education Speech and Interpersonal Communication Sports Management Student Affairs Systems Engineering Technical Writing Writing
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Education, Juris Doctor Doctoral Programs of Study Applied Science and Technology Bioinformatics Community College Education Computer Science Criminal Justice and Criminology Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Health Education Higher Education Information Science Law Reading Education Student Affairs Systems Engineering
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Little Rock Population 196,537 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather Small city 229 acres Temperature 29.1 average low in January, 89.3 average high in September Rain 105 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station 10 mile(s) from campus in Little Rock 10 mile(s) from campus in Little Rock 10 mile(s) from campus in Little Rock HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Coed dorms, married student apartments, single student apartments, disabled student housing Freshmen are required to live on campus Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Available Available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division I Trojans Silver and maroon Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x x Basketball x x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Golf x x x x Soccer x x x Swimming And Diving x Track And Field x x x Volleyball x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports archery, badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, swimming and diving, table tennis, tennis, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, music theatre, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station Army ROTC offered on campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 9,384 Women 5,561 (59.3%) Men 3,823 (40.7%) Full-Time Undergraduates 4,921 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students 2.4% Average Age 27 All Graduate Students 2,261 Yes 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 2.3% Asian 27.8% Black/African-American 7.2% Hispanic/Latino 7.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 54.5% White 0.0% Unknown UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 71.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 8.1% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 18.9% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 24.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2017