Little Rock, AR · Private nonprofit university · City (mid)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $13,014 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $13,014 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $8,250 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $25,951 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $17,637 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $8,314 less than the sticker price — about 32% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | NAIA |
| Men’s varsity sports (4) | Baseball (34), Cross Country (16), Track & Field (15), Basketball (13) |
| Women’s varsity sports (4) | Volleyball (16), Basketball (13), Track & Field (13), Cross Country (13) |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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