University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Acceptance
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is a public research university in Little Rock, Arkansas, enrolling about 1,571 students. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $73,827 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $N/A After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,571 50.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 0.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music, and Design
- First-Generation Students: 39.5%
- Full-Time Faculty: 60.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,963
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences: what the data shows
Common questions about University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences?
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is located in Little Rock, AR (ZIP 72205-7199).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences public or private?
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is a Public institution.
How big is University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences?
Total enrollment: 1,571 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,963 students.
Graduate enrollment: 1,896 students.
About 50% enroll full-time in our extract.
What do graduates of University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences earn?
Median earnings: $66,491 six years after entry; $73,827 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $14,000.
27.75% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist (345 completions)
- Medicine (170 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (91 completions)
- Pharmacy (76 completions)
- Public Health, General (62 completions)
- Nursing Practice (46 completions)
- Nursing Science (38 completions)
- Physician Associate/Assistant (37 completions)
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist (36 completions)
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist (35 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show median earnings $73,827 at 10 years. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$N/A
2024 Value
In 2024 University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
Financial Aid by Income Level
27.75% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
32.68% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in that year.
Multi-year history is not in this profile yet. It is added when the institution cost history CSV has been collected and merged into school JSON.
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences reported total enrollment of about 1,571 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 15% male and 85% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (56.6%), Black or African American (12.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (11.8%). About 27.75% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 39.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
50.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 2024 is 1,571 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,963 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,896 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 56.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
0.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist: 16% male / 84% female
- Medicine: 54% male / 46% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 24% male / 76% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
Return on Investment
$14,000 Median Student Debt
$73,827 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
18.96% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 33 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist: 345 completions
2. Medicine: 170 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 91 completions
4. Pharmacy: 76 completions
5. Public Health, General: 62 completions
6. Nursing Practice: 46 completions
7. Nursing Science: 38 completions
8. Physician Associate/Assistant: 37 completions
9. Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist: 36 completions
Most popular programs at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 60.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,573
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $42,386
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is a public institution located in Little Rock, AR, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music, and Design. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist, Medicine, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 1,571 students. Student body composition includes White (56.6%), Black or African American (12.5%), Hispanic or Latino (11.8%). Approximately 27.75% of students receive Pell Grants. About 39.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music, and Design
Location
Little Rock, AR 72205-7199
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences located?
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is located in Little Rock, AR.
How much does University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences?
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,963 students, White (56.6%), Black or African American (12.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences?
About 39.5% of students at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences earn?
Median earnings are $66,491 six years after entry and $73,827 ten years after entry.
How much debt do University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $14,000.
Is University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences public or private?
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is a public institution located in Little Rock, AR.
Is University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences an HBCU?
No. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences a tribal college?
No. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences does not meet that proxy (reported share 11.8%).
Is University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Arkansas college costs
- Arkansas colleges by ROI
- Little Rock, Arkansas city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Arkansas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.