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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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Location: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

UAMS

Little Rock, Arkansas 72205-7199

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (out-of-state)—

Median Debt at Graduation$14,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$148

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

64.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$13,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

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

10 Years$73,827

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News

#28

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vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

•They purchased the Sperindio Restaurant and Hotel building on West Second Street in Little Rock for $5,000 to house the school, which opened on Oct.
•In 1880, Tom Pinson was the first graduate of the medical school.
•In 1935, the medical school was moved to a new building next to the City Hospital in Little Rock.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MEM Memphis134 mi

STL St Louis297 mi

DFW Dallas-Fort Worth299 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1259 mi · ~36h 22m drive

New York, NY1080 mi · ~31h 12m drive

Hartford, CT1168 mi · ~33h 45m drive

Providence, RI1231 mi · ~35h 34m drive

Albany, NY1137 mi · ~32h 51m drive

Syracuse, NY1039 mi · ~30h 1m drive

Rochester, NY979 mi · ~28h 17m drive

Buffalo, NY914 mi · ~26h 24m drive

Philadelphia, PA1007 mi · ~29h 5m drive

Pittsburgh, PA780 mi · ~22h 32m drive

Harrisburg, PA926 mi · ~26h 45m drive

Newark, NJ1072 mi · ~30h 58m drive

Washington, DC891 mi · ~25h 44m drive

Baltimore, MD920 mi · ~26h 35m drive

Atlanta, GA458 mi · ~13h 14m drive

Charlotte, NC650 mi · ~18h 47m drive

Raleigh, NC775 mi · ~22h 23m drive

Miami, FL952 mi · ~27h 30m drive

Orlando, FL773 mi · ~22h 20m drive

Tampa, FL747 mi · ~21h 35m drive

Nashville, TN327 mi · ~9h 27m drive

New Orleans, LA357 mi · ~10h 19m drive

Richmond, VA852 mi · ~24h 37m drive

Chicago, IL554 mi · ~16h drive

Detroit, MI724 mi · ~20h 55m drive

Minneapolis, MN708 mi · ~20h 27m drive

St. Louis, MO293 mi · ~8h 28m drive

Kansas City, MO325 mi · ~9h 23m drive

Indianapolis, IN485 mi · ~14h 1m drive

Columbus, OH625 mi · ~18h 3m drive

Cleveland, OH741 mi · ~21h 24m drive

Milwaukee, WI620 mi · ~17h 55m drive

Dallas, TX291 mi · ~8h 24m drive

Houston, TX388 mi · ~11h 13m drive

Austin, TX442 mi · ~12h 46m drive

San Antonio, TX515 mi · ~14h 53m drive

Los Angeles, CA1474 mi · ~42h 35m drive

San Francisco, CA1682 mi · ~48h 35m drive

San Diego, CA1431 mi · ~41h 20m drive

Seattle, WA1779 mi · ~51h 24m drive

Portland, OR1754 mi · ~50h 40m drive

Denver, CO776 mi · ~22h 25m drive

Phoenix, AZ1132 mi · ~32h 42m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1144 mi · ~33h 3m drive

Honolulu, HI4034 mi · ~116h 32m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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