University of Arkansas at Little Rock
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How strong are the academics at University of Arkansas at Little Rock?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

24%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Honors Programs

University of Arkansas at Little Rock has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Arkansas Little Rock's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at University of Arkansas at Little Rock:

65%
First-year retention rate
24%
4-year grad rate
37%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are University of Arkansas at Little Rock's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Accounting
Social Work
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
36.6
59.88
83.16
106.44
129.72
153

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 56
Business
  • Accounting 63
  • Business Administration and Management, General 51
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 18
  • Management Science 15
  • Finance, General 14
  • Business/Managerial Economics 6
  • E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce 1
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 0
Communication
  • Journalism 23
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 13
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 22
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 8
  • Information Science/Studies 5
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 0
Education
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 20
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 16
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 3
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 2
Engineering
  • Construction Engineering 10
  • Mechanical Engineering 5
  • Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering 3
  • Systems Engineering 0
  • Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 19
  • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 11
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 3
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing 15
  • English Language and Literature, General 13
Foreign Languages
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 11
  • Sign Language Interpretation and Translation 6
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 153
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 17
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 17
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 17
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 12
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 0
  • Public Health, Other 0
History
  • History, General 25
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 73
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Legal Studies 2
  • Non-Professional Legal Studies 2
  • LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 2
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 50
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies 1
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 10
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 22
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 5
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 9
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 1
  • Physics, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 52
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 62
  • Community Organization and Advocacy 1
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 20
  • Anthropology, General 8
  • Political Science and Government, General 8
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 22
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 14
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 7
  • Dance, General 4
  • Music, General 4

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