University of Arkansas College of Medicine
#40 in Oldest Medical Schools
Founded in 1879, University of Arkansas College of Medicine is a Public school located in Little Rock, AR.
University of Arkansas College of Medicine is ranked 40th in Oldest Medical Schools.
The following statements briefly introduce University of Arkansas College of Medicine along with key academic facts.
- The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at University of Arkansas College of Medicine is 507 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 512.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at University of Arkansas College of Medicine is 3.85 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.80.
- The 2027 tuition & fees at University of Arkansas College of Medicine is $67,506 - the average medical school tuition is $65,250.
- The acceptance rate* at University of Arkansas College of Medicine is 5.21% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.81%.
- Total 725 medical school students have enrolled to University of Arkansas College of Medicine for the academic year 2025-2026.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2027 University of Arkansas College of Medicine Tuition & Fees
The 2027 tuition at University of Arkansas College of Medicine is $39,106 for Arkansas residents and $67,506 for out-of-state students. The 2027 tuition & fees is decreased by -3.21% compared to the previous year rate (2026). University of Arkansas College of Medicine's tuition is 3.73% higher than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and similar to the average tuition of Arkansas medical schools.
The medical school tuition differs and more expensive than the regular undergraduate and graduate programs. The average undergraduate program tuition & fees at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is $9,086 for Arkansas residents and $14,714 for out-of-state students. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $12,460 for Arkansas residents and $21,505 for out-of-state students
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $24,550 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $3,750.
| Arkansas Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas College of Medicine Tuition & Fees | $39,106 | $67,506 |
| U.S. Public Medical School Average | $41,537 | $65,076 |
| Arkansas Public Medical School Average | $39,106 | $67,506 |
| Living Costs | $24,550 | |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $3,750 | |
| Books & Supplies | $542 | |
| Undergraduate Program | $9,086 | $14,714 |
| Graduate Program | $12,460 | $21,505 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at University of Arkansas College of Medicine is 507. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of University of Arkansas College of Medicine is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.85 and it is around average compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.80).
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - University of Arkansas College of Medicine | 507 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| Arkansas Medical Schools | 511 |
| GPA - University of Arkansas College of Medicine | 3.85 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80 |
| Arkansas Medical Schools | 3.90 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2025 acceptance rate at University of Arkansas College of Medicine is 5.21% where 3,337 applicants have applied to and 174 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at UAMS COM is much higher (very easy to get in) compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.80%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
| Total | Residency | Gender | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | Other State | Men | Women | ||
| Applicants | 3,337 | 310 (9.3%) |
3,027 (90.7%) |
1,535 (46.0%) |
1,789 (53.6%) |
| Enrolled | 174 | 145 (83.3%) |
29 (16.7%) |
79 (45.4%) |
92 (52.9%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 5.21% | 46.67% | 0.96% | 5.14% | 5.14% |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80% | 11.70% | 1.83% | 3.86% | 3.77% |
| Arkansas Medical Schools | 3.79% | 27.62% | 1.37% | 3.78% | 3.76% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 174 first-time students have enrolled in University of Arkansas College of Medicine.By residency, 83.3% of new students is Arkansas residents and 16.7% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 52.9% of enrolled students is women and 45.4% is men students.
A total of 725 students have enrolled to University of Arkansas College of Medicine. By gender, there are 340 male and 382 female students at University of Arkansas College of Medicine.
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 725 |
| Men Students | 340 |
| Women Students | 382 |
| First-time Students | 174 |