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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is a public four-year institution in Little Rock, Arkansas with 3,275 students and eight undergraduate majors.

Little Rock, ARcity, midsize
3,275STUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023

THE SIGNATURE

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Report Card

Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences operates as a public university located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The school enrolls approximately 3,275 total students pursuing degrees across its academic programs.

Official resources on the institution's website highlight opportunities to connect with faculty and staff while accessing various departments and divisions.

AT A GLANCE
TypePublicFour or more years
Settingcity, midsize
Calendarsemester

GETTING IN

Admissions

Prospective students interested in applying should visit the official UAMS website for current application details. The university reports a total enrollment of 3,275 students across eight undergraduate majors, reflecting its established presence as a public four-year institution.

APPLICATION FEE

Undergraduate application fee $50.

WHAT IT COSTS

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.

Source: IPEDS 2023

IN-STATE TUITION & FEES

$8,868/yr

Out-of-state: $16,506/yr. Arkansas residents pay roughly 46% less.

49% receive grants or scholarships

Average grant or scholarship aid $4,899.

IN THE CLASSROOM

Academics

Academic offerings at this public university include eight distinct undergraduate majors available to enrolled students. The institution focuses on medical sciences and related fields within its Little Rock campus.

Source: IPEDS 2023

Student–faculty ratio

15:1

Bachelor-level fields offered

8

Bachelor-level fields reported as offered in IPEDS

MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY

Share of bachelor's degree completions, not of all enrolled students.

Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.57.6%
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.19.6%
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist.7.6%
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist.6.8%
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist.3.1%
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician.2.9%

CAMPUS LIFE

Campus & Housing

Reported capacity of institution-controlled housing and campus setting. Capacity does not indicate how many students currently live in university housing.

University-controlled housing capacity

177

Includes institution-controlled housing; it may extend beyond campus.

Setting

city, midsize

AFTER GRADUATION

Student outcomes

Earnings and employment of former students after entering the university.

Source: College Scorecard 2025

Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry

$73,827

Median earnings of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.

Working after 10 yrs

92.4%

Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.

Earning more than a high-school graduate

91%

91% of former students earn above the Scorecard high-school earnings threshold, ten years after entry.

Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics, and College Scorecard. University Apartments is not affiliated with University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.