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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, AR · City · 1,571 students
4
Year
Public
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

As the state’s only dedicated academic health sciences university, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Little Rock is renowned for educating the region's healthcare workforce through robust programs in medicine, pharmacy, nursing, public health, and allied health professions. The campus environment is collaborative, professional, and clinically immersive, uniting a focused community of graduate and professional students who gain early, hands-on experience through extensive patient-care simulations and clinical rotations. UAMS is particularly distinguished by its statewide clinical reach, operating Arkansas's only adult Level 1 trauma center alongside nationally recognized research hubs like the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute and the Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging.


Wikipedia:The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is a public medical school in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is part of the University of Arkansas System and consists of six colleges, seven institutes, several research centers, a statewide network of community education centers, and the UAMS Medical Center.

Location
Little Rock, AR, 72205-7199 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
MEM · Memphis
134 mi away
Cost

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Admissions

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Outcomes
Median earnings (6yr)
$66,491
Median earnings (10yr)
$73,827
Median debt
$14,000
Monthly loan payment
$148
Debt range (25th–75th)
$7,500$20,275
Debt (90th percentile)
$25,000
Student Body
Men 15%Women 85%
16
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
28%
First-generation
40%
Median family income
$29,171
Independent students
67%
Avg age at entry
28.0
Part-time students
50%
Race & ethnicity
White
57%
Hispanic
12%
Black
12%
Asian
8%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
6%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$66,491
10 years after entry
$73,827
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions304
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing101
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions76
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions35
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Institutional
Endowment
$385M
Classification
Special Focus (Business)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
60%
Avg faculty salary
$8,573/mo
Instructional spend/student
$42,386
Federal loan rate
33%

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