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.

11:1
Student to faculty ratio
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.

Arkansas Little Rock has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

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:

71%
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
Business Administration and Management, General
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Psychology, General
Social Work
24.2
46.76
69.32
91.88
114.44
137

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 41
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 50
  • Accounting 39
  • Finance, General 25
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 23
  • Management Science 15
  • Business/Managerial Economics 6
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 2
  • E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce 0
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 35
  • Journalism 20
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 25
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 6
  • Information Science/Studies 2
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 16
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 11
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 8
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 4
Engineering
  • Construction Engineering 16
  • Mechanical Engineering 7
  • Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering 6
  • Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 1
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 10
  • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 7
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 2
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 23
  • Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing 11
Foreign Languages
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 17
  • Sign Language Interpretation and Translation 4
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 137
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 23
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 23
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 23
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 8
  • Public Health, Other 0
History
  • History, General 24
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 49
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Non-Professional Legal Studies 1
  • LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 1
  • Legal Studies 1
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 38
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies 1
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 6
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 16
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 7
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 5
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 5
  • Physics, General 4
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 49
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 43
  • Community Organization and Advocacy 0
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 21
  • Sociology, General 20
  • Anthropology, General 10
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 16
  • Art/Art Studies, General 15
  • Music, General 6
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4
  • Dance, General 1
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