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University of Arkansas at Little Rock

  • LocationLittle Rock, AR
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 8,158 students
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University of Arkansas at Little Rock is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock lists a Catholic Campus Ministry in its student group directory, described as serving students, faculty and staff who are Catholic or interested in the Catholic faith.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of University of Arkansas at Little Rock, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miOur Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church: 1.2 mi1Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church: 2.6 mi2Saint Bartholomew Catholic Church: 2.8 mi3University of Arkansas at Little Rock (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 1321 South Van Buren Street, Little Rock
  2. Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church — 2.6 mi · 1003 North Tyler Street, Little Rock
  3. Saint Bartholomew Catholic Church — 2.8 mi · 1622 Marshall Street, Little Rock

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ACatholic life on campus: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Catholic life on campus

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. List of Groups | UA Little Rockengage.ualr.edu/club_signup · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Campus Ministry exists for students, faculty and staff of UALR who are Catholic and those interested in the Catholic faith.”
      The university's student group directory lists a Catholic Campus Ministry for UALR students, faculty and staff.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)One (One Catholic student group found: the Catholic Campus Ministry listed in the university's group directory.)
    Sources (1)
    1. List of Groups | UA Little Rockengage.ualr.edu/club_signup · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Campus Ministry exists for students, faculty and staff of UALR who are Catholic and those interested in the Catholic faith.”
      The university's student group directory lists a Catholic Campus Ministry for UALR students, faculty and staff.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 3 milesComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adorationNot enough information: no verified Mass times are recorded.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • A Catholic Campus Ministry is listed in the university's student group directory with a stated purpose for Catholic students, faculty and staff.
    Sources (1)
    1. List of Groups | UA Little Rockengage.ualr.edu/club_signup · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Campus Ministry exists for students, faculty and staff of UALR who are Catholic and those interested in the Catholic faith.”
      The university's student group directory lists a Catholic Campus Ministry for UALR students, faculty and staff.
      “a source of guidance, spiritual growth, and awareness of our Catholic identity”
      The directory listing states the group's purpose as guidance, spiritual growth and awareness of Catholic identity.

Concerns

  • The diocese's campus ministry list shows programs for other Arkansas campuses and does not include UALR.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Campus Ministries | Diocese of Little Rockdolr.org/campus-ministry/locations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The following is a list of the Catholic Campus Ministry programs available on the campuses of Arkansas colleges and universities.”
      The diocese's campus ministry list shows campus programs by city and does not include a program for UALR in Little Rock.

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Catholic clubs and student life

1 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 1 location not published

Clubs and groups 1

  • Catholic Campus Ministry
    Student group listed in the university's directory for Catholic students, faculty and staff and those interested in the Catholic faith. Its listing describes it as a source of guidance, spiritual growth, and awareness of Catholic identity.
    engage.ualr.edu, engage.ualr.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. List of Groups | UA Little Rockengage.ualr.edu/club_signup · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Catholic Campus Ministry exists for students, faculty and staff of UALR who are Catholic and those interested in the Catholic faith.”
    The university's student group directory lists a Catholic Campus Ministry for UALR students, faculty and staff.

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Academic Excellence

DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
55 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.42%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.76%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,049 · ACT 20.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.13 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$9,265

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
5,789
Total students8,158
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$17,248
Cost of attendance (per year)$22,519
Median federal debt at graduation$22,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
42%
First-year retention76%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$45,265
Admission rate59%
Students receiving Pell grants41%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1049
SAT reading & writing490–630
SAT math470–580
ACT composite17–24
Test policyRequired

Value index: 42 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Catholic Diocese of Little Rock

The Most Reverend Anthony B. Taylor, Bishop of Little Rock

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: dolr.org, dolr.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is University of Arkansas at Little Rock a Catholic college?
No. University of Arkansas at Little Rock is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Catholic Campus Ministry (UALR student group).

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