University of Arkansas At Little Rock's published cost of attendance is $22,519, but need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $15,195; middle-income families pay around $19,018; and higher-income families pay approximately $22,255.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $22,519 |
| Tuition and Fees | $22,158 |
| Room and Board | $10,760 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$5,271 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $17,248 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $15,195 |
| $30–48k | $16,250 |
| $48–75k | $19,018 |
| $75–110k | $21,087 |
| $110k+ | $22,255 |
University of Arkansas At Little Rock's published cost of attendance is $22,519, but need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $15,195; middle-income families pay around $19,018; and higher-income families pay approximately $22,255. Azimuth ranks University of Arkansas At Little Rock #408 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. As a public university, University of Arkansas At Little Rock structures aid primarily through need-based grants and federal loan programs. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and state aid programs, with aid packages designed to close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the university evaluates demonstrated financial need to determine aid eligibility. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $10,492; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $58,470, median federal debt of $22,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $249 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock earn a median of $58,470 four years after enrollment, placing the institution in the 38.5th percentile for median earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $3,231 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the university in the 44.4th percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks the University of Arkansas at Little Rock #804 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent meaningful lifetime returns relative to Arkansas's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $30,748.
The earnings pattern reflects the university's concentration in Health fields, which account for 16% of graduates. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing is the largest program, with 192 graduates earning a median of $88,617 four years after enrollment. Azimuth ranks that program #166 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions , with graduates earning 1.0× the national benchmark for the field. Criminal Justice and Corrections and Business Administration, Management and Operations also deliver strong outcomes, with median earnings of $43,990 and $51,384 respectively.
