The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. We prepare our more than 8,000 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields.
At UA Little Rock, our classrooms are filled with traditional and nontraditional students, transfer, first-generation, military, working, parenting, and independent students, all bringing unique experiences. This blend of perspectives creates a dynamic learning environment and vibrant campus life where the exchange of viewpoints fosters creativity, empathy, and a deeper understanding of the world.
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About UA Little Rock
Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock’s thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state’s growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology, economic development, and job creation.
Enrollment, Access, and Affordability
- UA Little Rock has significant enrollment momentum, with first-time freshmen increasing 63% and transfer students increasing 23% since 2021.
- The university awarded $7.3 million in scholarships in Fall 2025 and provides programs such as the Trojan Guarantee and Half-Off Scholarship.
- UA Little Rock launched Arkansas’s first direct-admission program for transfer students, simplifying the pathway from participating community colleges to completion of a bachelor’s degree. The university enrolled more than 1,300 transfer students during the 2025–26 academic year.
Academic Excellence, Research, and Innovation
- UA Little Rock’s distinctive academic and research assets include the William H. Bowen School of Law and nationally relevant research centers in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data science, social-network analysis, and nanotechnology.
- Externally funded sponsored projects increased 30% over four years, while federal research expenditures increased 50%.
- UA Little Rock announced $12.75 million in federal funding in 2026 to expand veterans legal services and advance nanotechnology, cybersecurity, space computing, social-network analysis, and national-defense research.
Workforce and Community Impact
- More than 150 employers, school districts, public agencies, and community organizations participate in UA Little Rock’s Corporate Partnerships Program. More than 67,000 Arkansas employees are eligible for educational benefits, and more than 1,500 students have used partnership scholarships.
Our Centennial
As the university marks its 100th anniversary, the centennial honors a legacy of expanding opportunity, transforming lives, and strengthening Arkansas through education. What began in 1927 as Little Rock Junior College has grown into a comprehensive metropolitan research university preparing graduates to lead in their communities and professions.