Great university with some of the most passionate faculty and staff I've met. The tuition is affordable, allowing you to get a great education without the heartache of crippling student loan debt. If finances are an issue, ask the financial aid office. They have a surprising number of private scholarships that may be available.
Great school, needs better atmosphere. I've never seen or heard of a professor not willing to bend over backwards to help a student. Very knowledgeable professors who have real world experience in their fields. They're trying to get a better atmosphere for students by making students stay on campus (see rules and all on their site) and I commend them for that.
As with any other college, food is so-so and parking sucks (but that's college).
The university has gone straight up in the past 10 years. They have established one of the top 3(possibly the very top) engineering and have partnered with a great medical school(UAMS). The money they have been given helped to secure talented professors and great staff.
Past that though, they have started to recruit high end students and provide scholarship money for all. For example, I received a full ride plus some spending money as a result of my "high performance" (read as standardized test scores). Be aware that, like most other state colleges, most awards are based off of test scores and having above a 3.5 in high school.
Overall, the school has a bit of a bad rap around Arkansas because of what it was over 50 years ago, but it has become a competitor for the best in state college and is definitely still headed up.
I have been a student at U.A.L.R. for two years. The education is affordable but a little over priced. If you are looking for a university that provides a stereotypical college experience, this is not the university. However; if you are looking for a decent education at an affordable price this is a perfect place for you!
As a student in the college of Mass Comm for an online Masters, I can say that this is one of the least organized, ragtag, messy programs I have ever seen with an astounding lack of communication (ironically). The lack of basic understanding for the requirements of a degree by some of the department members is unbelievable. The class offerings of classes required for graduation is abysmal, especially considering you are required to be advised of upcoming semesters. With that advising session, one would think that with a reviewer, the classes on that graduation plan would be vetted to ensure they meet requirements and that their offering within the next year is reasonable, but alas, that is not the case. I would not recommend anyone attend nor waste their money on the online Masters in mass comm.
I have been in the graduate program at UALR, since the fall of 2017. I cannot recall any issues that I have had with staff, classes, registration, or financial aid. My professors are always available for me when I have needed them and they respond to me in a timely manner when I reach out to them. I am in an online program and it has been a rewarding experience thus far. If I were going to say anything negative about UALR, it would be about the pricey books that I have purchased in the bookstore. But, I cannot even say that, considering what I have spent on books in undergrad in Texas.
Serene shaded paved paths weave through nature, sculptures, and buildings on campus and, of course, you ve got to see the fountain.
Beware of there loop holes. And the teachers are not there to teach and help you be successful in college. Pick them wisely
This is a fantastic school. I enrolled in Fall of 2015 and so far the experience has been great. The teachers are really good at what they do and very nice and easy to get along with. And compared to other universities in Arkansas, it is very cost efficient! One of the best decisions I made in my life!
If you have the patience to deal with lack of communication and knowledge of the most basic things like me than apply if you do not avoid this school like the Black Plague! Seriously! I am in process applying for the nursing program transferring from out of state University. Mr. Jon Vickers never answer the phone or give you a call back, I literally call this man 10 times in the past two weeks and no answer or phone call back! He is suppose to be head of nursing department but he never answer any calls. Front desk people could never answer the most basic questions like when are the nursing application going to be available they always transfer me and no one every seems to be available. Only good experience I had is talking to Belinda White. This school needs a lot of work with communication and keep their staff up to date on basic information.
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