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$9,748
per year
In-State Tuition
62%
Acceptance Rate
42%
Graduation Rate
77%
Retention Rate
University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an educational institution in Little Rock, AR. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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30 of 33 CLEP exams accepted
Healthcare & Medicine
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Business & Finance
Engineering
Law & Criminal Justice
Arts & Communications
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
A broad program in the humanities -- literature, history, philosophy, languages and the arts -- taken as a general or transfer degree rather than a single-discipline major. NCES CIP 24.0103 "Humanities/Humanistic Studies".
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Sports
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Men’s teams
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Women’s teams
Team Sports(4)
Basketball
Baseball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(1)
Golf
Aquatic Sports(1)
Swimming and Diving
Combat Sports(1)
Wrestling
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Application Requirements
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
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In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
Freshmen with a 20+ ACT and a 3.0+ GPA can earn $2,000-$5,000 a year toward tuition, with housing money on the higher tiers. Non-residents can get 90% of non-resident tuition.
For students entering Fall 2027
Chancellor's Academic Distinction
Automatic$5,000 per year · $5,000 for tuition and fees plus $5,000 for on-campus housing
Renewable: Available up to 4 years; renewal terms not published on this page
No separate application; admission, transcript and ACT or SAT scores on file by Aug. 2, 2027
Open to Arkansas or contiguous-state residents who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. A test score is required on file. You receive one award from this group. An award is not guaranteed.
Provost's Academic Excellence
Automatic$4,000 per year · $4,000 for tuition and fees plus $4,000 for on-campus housing
Renewable: Available up to 4 years; renewal terms not published on this page
No separate application; admission, transcript and ACT or SAT scores on file by Aug. 2, 2027
Open to Arkansas or contiguous-state residents who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. A test score is required on file. You receive one award from this group. An award is not guaranteed.
Deans' Academic Merit
Automatic$4,000 per year · $4,000 for tuition and fees plus $2,000 for on-campus housing
Renewable: Available up to 4 years; renewal terms not published on this page
No separate application; admission, transcript and ACT or SAT scores on file by Aug. 2, 2027
Open to Arkansas or contiguous-state residents who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. A test score is required on file. You receive one award from this group. An award is not guaranteed.
UA Little Rock Academic Achievement
Automatic$3,000 per year · $3,000 for tuition and fees plus $1,000 for on-campus housing
Renewable: Available up to 4 years; renewal terms not published on this page
No separate application; admission, transcript and ACT or SAT scores on file by Aug. 2, 2027
Open to Arkansas or contiguous-state residents who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. A test score is required on file. You receive one award from this group. An award is not guaranteed.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$15,195
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$45,265
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,000
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | — | 55 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | — | 55 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | — | 53 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | — | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Little Rock, Arkansas
Pulaski County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
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