Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability and Cost
Average Net Price Average net price for full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates paying the in-state or in-district tuition rate who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. Other sources of grant aid are excluded. Aid awarded anytime during the full aid year is included.
Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state or local government, or institutional grant and scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies and the weighted average room and board and other expenses.
Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state or local government, or institutional grant and scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies and the weighted average room and board and other expenses.
$14,906
Average Net Price By Family Income
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $9,617 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $22,067 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $9,352 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Tuition Payment Plan | Yes |
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Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
40%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,494
40%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,508
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$8,613
43%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1,372
50%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,508
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
31%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,154
Students receiving federal loans
30%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,115
Average Other Loans Per Year
$5,186
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,553
Loan Default Rate
8%
US National: 7%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$200
What Students Are Saying
While not the most inexpensive school, it's still a good value for a degree from a respected school. Being located in the capital city, as well as the business and financial center, many of the professors are employed in government or business, and only teach here because they love it. A state Senator taught one of my government classes, and I've had professors who were lawyers, financial advisers and accountants. You can gain a lot of practical knowledge from such experienced professionals. Additionally, there are partnerships with local companies, and if you keep your GPA up you will have lots of job opportunities.
Manage your money accordingly. Never get more loans than you need. Keeping a 2.5 GPA or better will keep anyone in good standards for scholarships.
Yonkia from Texarkana, AR
UALR is cheap compared to the other schools in this area, but also a little bit more expensive than the lower schools, but they offer a variety of scholarships.
Felicia from Cabot, AR
Educationally yes, socially no. UALR has a wide range of professors from all kinds of back grounds. Even some Harvard graduates are on the pay role. So if a good education with almost no social activity is what your looking for its the right place. But again there are mild changes being made in campus life through the student government and University Program Council.
Justin from Benton, AR
Overall I have enjoyed my experience on campus. It is very exciting. Glad I chose to come here.
Damian from Bearden, AR
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