Little Rock, AR Colleges
Little Rock
Little Rock is the capital and the largest city of the U.S. state of Arkansas. The Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) had a population of 699,757 people in the 2010 census. The MSA is in turn included in the Little Rock–North Little Rock–Pine Bluff, Arkansas Combined Statistical Area, which had a population of 877,091 in the 2010 census, making it the 47th largest combined statistical area in America. As of the 2010 US Census, Little Rock had a population of 193,524, making it the 118th largest city in America. It is the county seat of Pulaski County.
Located near the geographic center of Arkansas, Little Rock derives its name from a small rock formation on the south bank of the Arkansas River called la Petite Roche (French: "the little rock"). The "little rock" was used by early river traffic as a landmark and became a well-known river crossing. The "little rock" is across the river from "big rock", a large bluff at the edge of the river, which was once used as a rock quarry.
There have been two ships of the United States Navy named after the city, including USS Little Rock (LCS-9).
Schools in and around Little Rock, AR
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University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Four or more years; Public; 12,362 students; $14,175 average out-state tuition; $5,228 average in-state tuition |
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Four or more years; Public; 2,774 students; $14,328 average out-state tuition; $6,032 average in-state tuition |
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Philander Smith College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 664 students; $9,050 average out-state tuition; $9,050 average in-state tuition |
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Arkansas Baptist College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 538 students; $6,592 average out-state tuition; $6,592 average in-state tuition |
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ITT Technical Institute-Little Rock
Four or more years; Private for profit; 654 students; $17,748 average out-state tuition; $17,748 average in-state tuition |
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University of Phoenix-Little Rock Campus
Four or more years; Private for profit; 955 students; $9,480 average out-state tuition; $9,480 average in-state tuition |
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Remington College-Little Rock Campus
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; 467 students; $15,068 average out-state tuition; $15,068 average in-state tuition |
Little Rock, AR Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
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| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Nevada County | Varies | July 15, 2012 |
Popular Majors in Little Rock
- Business Administration and Management
- Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
- Social Work
- General Studies
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Psychology
- Biology
- Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
- Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Finance
- Medical Radiologic Technology -- Radiation Therapist
- Construction Engineering Technician
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Early Childhood Education
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Accounting
- Technical and Business Writing
- Secondary Education
