Safety Score
0.86 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Little Rock, AR · Clery Act 2023 · Public
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 8,158-student campus.
- 0.86
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,526
- Rank of 3,050
- #27
- AR rank
- 8,158
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
University of Arkansas at Little Rock reports 0.86 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,526 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 54% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.86
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,526
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 54%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 4
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
University of Arkansas at Little Rock increased from 3 to 4 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesUniversity of Arkansas at Little Rock is a Public institution located in Little Rock, AR, enrolling approximately 8,158 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 12 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within AR, it ranks #27 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 8,158 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at University of Arkansas at Little Rock is "Burglary" with 5 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in AR averaging 0.93 incidents per 1,000 students, University of Arkansas at Little Rock reports 8% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 27 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#1526
See peer comparison
State Rank (AR)
#27
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
4
across 11 crime categories
Where University of Arkansas at Little Rock sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
1 safer than 54% of 1,807 ranked campuses
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
University of Arkansas at Little Rock percentile rank 50.0%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1526 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
University of Arkansas at Little Rock reports 8% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $9,748
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $22,158
- Avg Net Price
- $17,248
- Median Debt
- $22,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 41%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 59%
- SAT Average
- 1049
- SAT Math Range
- 470–580
- ACT Average
- 22
- ACT Range
- 17–24
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 42%
- Retention Rate
- 76%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $40,040
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $45,265
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 71%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyUniversity of Arkansas at Little Rock: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 20% (5 → 4 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Fondling | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
27 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 7 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 3 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
University of Arkansas at Little Rock vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
AR
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
0.86 incidents / 1,000 students
TX
Lee College
0.37 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
Reedley College
0.73 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Lee College
Baytown, TX · 8,143 enrolled
Safety Score 0.37
Reedley College
Reedley, CA · 8,174 enrolled
Safety Score 0.73
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA · 8,137 enrolled
Safety Score 2.33
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX · 8,192 enrolled
Safety Score 0.73
Texas Southmost College
Brownsville, TX · 8,193 enrolled
Safety Score 0.49
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest University of Arkansas at Little Rock nationally (rank #1526), regardless of size or state.
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ
National Rank #1525
Manhattan College
Bronx, NY
National Rank #1527
Concordia University-Saint Paul
Saint Paul, MN
National Rank #1524
Madera Community College
Madera, CA
National Rank #1528
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville
Nashville, TN
National Rank #1523
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Arkansas at Little Rock safe?
University of Arkansas at Little Rock has a safety score of 0.86 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,526 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of Arkansas at Little Rock?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of Arkansas at Little Rock compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in AR.
Does University of Arkansas at Little Rock have fire safety data?
Yes. University of Arkansas at Little Rock reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding University of Arkansas at Little Rock's Safety Profile
University of Arkansas at Little Rock in Little Rock, AR enrolls 8,158 students and has a safety score of 0.86 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1526 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 3 in 2022 to 4 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
University of Arkansas at Little Rock's 0.86 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh University of Arkansas at Little Rock against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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