#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 508 - 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 3.8 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.77.
  • The 2024 tuition & fees at University of Arkansas College of Medicine is $68,474 - the average medical school tuition is $61,203.
  • The acceptance rate* at University of Arkansas College of Medicine is 7.18% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.35%.
  • Total 731 medical school students have enrolled to University of Arkansas College of Medicine for the academic year 2023-2024.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.

2024 University of Arkansas College of Medicine Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition at University of Arkansas College of Medicine is $36,304 for Arkansas residents and $68,474 for out-of-state students. The 2024 tuition & fees is increased by 0.01% compared to the previous year rate (2023). University of Arkansas College of Medicine's tuition is 11.88% 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 $8,868 for Arkansas residents and $16,506 for out-of-state students. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $12,386 for Arkansas residents and $21,407 for out-of-state students
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $24,110 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $3,540.
University of Arkansas College of Medicine 2024 Tuition & Fees
Arkansas ResidentsOut-of-State
University of Arkansas College of Medicine Tuition & Fees$36,304$68,474
U.S. Public Medical School Average$39,216$61,203
Arkansas Public Medical School Average$36,304$68,474
Living Costs$24,110
Miscellaneous expenses$3,540
Books & Supplies$542
Undergraduate Program$8,868$16,506
Graduate Program$12,386$21,407

4-Yeras MD Program Total Costs

The tuition for MD program varies by medical years depending on mandatory fees and required course works. The estimated COA (cost of attendance) for the standard four(4) years MD program at University of Arkansas College of Medicine is $242,233 for Arkansas residents and $365,861 out-of-state students based on the current tuition rate.
The COA includes the costs for tuition & fees, room & board, transportation, books & supplies, and other personal miscellaneous expenses. The following table summarizes medical school costs for four(4) years by year and cost item.
University of Arkansas College of Medicine Year by Year Cost of Attendance
Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 44 Years Estimation
Tuition & Fees
Arkansas Residents$36,295$35,816$35,340$35,760$143,211
Out-of-State$68,465$66,302$65,826$66,246$266,839
Room & Board / transportation$21,820$19,640$26,184$23,904$91,548
Books & Supplies$542$156$180$0$878
Miscellaneous Expenses$1,570$1,414$1,884$1,728$6,596
COA
Arkansas Residents$60,227$57,026$63,588$61,392$242,233
Out-of-State$92,397$87,512$94,074$91,878$365,861

MCAT & GPA Scores

The average MCAT score of enrolled students at University of Arkansas College of Medicine is 508. 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 3.8 and it is around average compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.77).
University of Arkansas College of Medicine 2024 MCAT and GPA
2024
MCAT - University of Arkansas College of Medicine508
U.S. Medical Schools512
Arkansas Medical Schools508
GPA - University of Arkansas College of Medicine3.8
U.S. Medical Schools3.77
Arkansas Medical Schools3.80

Acceptance Rate & Yield

The 2024 acceptance rate at University of Arkansas College of Medicine is 7.18% where 2,438 applicants have applied to and 175 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at UAMS College of Medicine is much higher (very easy to get in) compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.97%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
University of Arkansas College of Medicine 2024 Acceptance Rate and Yield
TotalResidencyGender
ArkansasOther StateMenWomen
Applicants2,438 319
(13.1%)
2,119
(86.9%)
1,136
(46.6%)
1,297
(53.2%)
Enrolled175 171
(97.7%)
4
(2.3%)
78
(44.6%)
97
(55.4%)
Acceptance Rate7.18% 53.55% 0.19% 6.87% 7.48%
U.S. Medical Schools3.97% 11.88% 1.26% 3.93% 4.02%
Arkansas Medical Schools7.18% 53.53% 0.19% 6.87% 7.47%

New Students and Total Enrollment

For the academic year 2023-2024, total 175 first-time students have enrolled in University of Arkansas College of Medicine.By residency, 97.7% of new students is Arkansas residents and 2.3% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 55.4% of enrolled students is women and 44.6% is men students.
A total of 731 students have enrolled to University of Arkansas College of Medicine. By gender, there are 369 male and 362 female students at University of Arkansas College of Medicine.
2024 Student Population at University of Arkansas College of Medicine
2024
Total Enrollment731
Men Students369
Women Students362
First-time Students175