Founded in 1879, University of Arkansas College of Medicine, also known as UAMS College of Medicine, is a public medical school located in Little Rock, Arkansas. Last year, 175 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of medical school students is 731.
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to UAMS College of Medicine, but it is important to note that 97.7% of last year's enrolled students were Arkansas residents. State-funded medical schools, like UAMS College of Medicine, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to Arkansas state, have a chance of being accepted.
Additionally, it may require out-of-state applicants to have a higher GPA and MCAT score than in-state applicants.
The 2024 tuition & fees at UAMS College of Medicine is $36,304 for Arkansas residents and $68,474 for out-of-state students. The annual costs (COA) including tuition & fees, room & board, books, and other living expenses is $64,496 for Arkansas residents and $96,666 for out-of-state students.
The average MCAT score of 2023 matriculants is 508 and the average GPA is 3.8 at UAMS College of Medicine. Of the total 2,438 applicants, 175 enrolled, resulting in an acceptance rate of 7.18% at UAMS College of Medicine.
UAMS College of Medicine obtained LCME accreditation in 1944 and its current accreditation status is Full. The next survey year for maintaining LCME accreditation is 2030-31.
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