Overview
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is a public, medical education institution established in Little Rock, with satellite campuses in Helena, Lake Village, and West Memphis. UAMS is affiliated with Arkansas Children’s Hospital and the VA Medical Center. The college offers over 70 academic programs, awarding bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degrees, as well as a number of specialist and professional degrees. The college is also home to a wide variety of research and clinical facilities, including The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, The Psychiatric Research Institute, and more.
Campus Setting:
Small city
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $8,868 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $16,506 |
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
30%
30%
Student Loans
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$134
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Test Optional
No
Important Deadlines
Admitted Student Stats
Admissions Resources
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
3,240
Total Number of Undergrads
1,299
Student:Faculty Ratio
20:1
US National: 21:1Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
39
Faculty Overview
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$69,000
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingAs one of the top higher education institutions, UAMS is considered the premier health care provider in the state with a Level One Trauma Accreditation!
Richard from Hot Springs Village, AR
Nationally recognized pharmacy program. Friendly faculty. Extremely involved pharmacy professionals.
Meagan from Cabot, AR
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