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University of Arkansas Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas and Online

  • Overview
  • Accessibility
  • Demographics
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  • Online Offerings
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University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a public college in Little Rock, Arkansas and has been named to the Best 100 Online Colleges and Best Colleges for Adults award lists. Its online program features 18 online degree options. The part-time student body is 3,027 students. The in-state on-campus net price to attend is $13,081 and the per-credit hour charge is $217. The school offers weekend/evening classes, credit for military training, credit for life experiences, academic counseling services, and more.

Overview

School Type

  • Online
  • Public

Website: ualr.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Career services:No
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • Credit for life experiences:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:No
  • Remedial services:Yes

Demographics

Part-time students
3,027 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:3,541
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:2,508
  • Pell Grant students:3,008
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:5,005
  • Part-time students
    46%
  • Students over 25 years old
    38%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$217
In-district tuition and fees
$8,366
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Online & Distance Programs

Online/Distance degrees offered
18 degrees

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Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services(2)
  • Engineering(1)
  • Foreign Languages Literatures and Linguistics(1)
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(1)
  • Library Science(1)

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  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies(1)
  • Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(1)
  • Public Administration and Social Service Professions(1)
  • Social Sciences(1)
  • Construction Trades(1)
  • Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(3)
  • History(4)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:76%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:15%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
208 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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Featured Programs & Degrees

Arts & Humanities
Business
Education
Healthcare
Nursing
General Studies
Arts & Humanities
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

B.A. in Professional and Technical Writing

The Bachelor of Arts in professional and technical writing includes coursework that provides practical writing, editing, and document design skills for the 21st century. The degree is 120 hours and can be completed entirely online. Students can choose from nonfiction or technical writing concentrations. Graduates of this degree work as technical writers, grant writers, freelance writers, teachers, nonfiction writers, ghostwriters, web developers, and editors. 

Affordability and Admissions

After completing admission requirements to UALR, any student may be admitted to the program. The cost per credit is $280.

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Business
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Business Program Overview

The University of Arkansas Little Rock offers a number os great business programs.  These programs are easily accessible and offered online.

Affordability and Admissions

All students admitted to the University can be pre-admitted to the College of Business and begin taking classes. Students are fully admitted with a 2.25 GPA and completion of College Algebra and Composition 2. The cost per credit hour is $280.

Degree Options Include

BBA in Accounting
BBA in Business Information Systems
BBA in Management

Education
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Education Program Overview

The University of Arkansas Little Rock offers two variations of education degrees.  Both of these programs are online.

Affordability and Admissions

The cost per credit hour is $280.

Degree Options Include

B.S.E. in Middle Level Education
B.S.E. in Elementary Education (2 + 2 online)

Healthcare
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

 B.S. in Health Education and Promotion

The Bachelor of Science in health education and promotion prepares students for careers in community health agencies, health maintenance organizations, and business and industry wellness programs. An 18-hour minor program of study is required with this degree.

Affordability and Admissions

Students may be admitted to the program with a 2.0 GPA and a minimum of 12 credit hours. The cost per credit hour is $280.

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Nursing
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
Yes
Transfer Credits?
No

B.S. in Nursing Completion (RN to BSN)

The Bachelor of Science in nursing (RN to BSN) is an accelerated, online completion program that offers registered nurse graduates of either an associate or a diploma program the opportunity to pursue a BSN while continuing employment.

The 34-hour program is designed to be completed in 12 or 18 months. The course work builds on the curriculum foundation of the core registered nurse program and covers topics such as health assessment, wellness promotion, economics, research, legalities, leadership, and advocacy.

Affordability and Admissions

The cost per credit hour is $280.

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General Studies
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in interdisciplinary studies online degree program is designed for students who have a wide range of interests and are considering multiple majors. 

Affordability and Admissions

Students must meet or exceed eligibility requirements to enroll in RHET 1311 Composition I. The cost per credit hour is $280.

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Contact University of Arkansas Little Rock

Contact Admissions

Katie Young

admissions@ualr.edu

501.569-3127

Main Campus

2801 S. University Ave.

Little Rock, AR 72204

501-569-3000

Find Us Online

ualr.edu/online

 

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