PublicUrban
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
UAMS
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205-7199
Campus Vibe
Health sciencesTight-knitUrban
Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is a public urban institution in Little Rock, Arkansas. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
graduates earn a median of $73,827 a decade after enrollment.
Established
1879
Type
Public medical school
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—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,361Students
15:1Student:Faculty
—Grad Rate
$73,827Earnings 10yr
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Launches New Data Science Minor
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (out-of-state)—
Median Debt at Graduation$14,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$148
Financial Intel
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
6400.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$13,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
11
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (54)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,361
Gender Split
84% / 16%
Women / Men
First Generation
40%
Pell Grant Recipients
27%
Race & Ethnicity
White 60%
Black 11%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 9%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$66,491
8 Years$71,116
10 Years$73,827
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$61,600
Men
$94,400
Rankings
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Rankings
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
93Average
Estimated from AR state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Dallaspop. 1.3M
291 mi(504 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
293 mi(508 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
325 mi(563 min)