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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Campus Tours & Visits — Little Rock, AR

Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is a public urban institution in Little Rock, Arkansas. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

graduates earn a median of $73,827 a decade after enrollment.

Established

1879

Type

Public medical school

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Acceptance

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SAT Avg

1,361

Undergrads

15:1

Student : Faculty

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Grad Rate (4yr)

$73,827

Earnings 10yr

Rankings

U.S. News

2025

#28

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

•They purchased the Sperindio Restaurant and Hotel building on West Second Street in Little Rock for $5,000 to house the school, which opened on Oct.
•In 1880, Tom Pinson was the first graduate of the medical school.
•In 1935, the medical school was moved to a new building next to the City Hospital in Little Rock.

Source: Wikipedia

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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, AR · Town · Public

58% accept916 SAT$11,679 net

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Rootstown, OH · Suburban · Public

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (out-of-state)—

Median Debt at Graduation$14,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$148

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

64.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$13,000

Programs (54)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$66,491

10 Years$73,827

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Body

Undergrads

1,361

Gender Split

84% / 16%

Women / Men

First Generation

40%

Pell Grant Recipients

27%

Race & Ethnicity

White 60%

Black 11%

Hispanic 10%

Asian 9%

Two+ 4%

Int'l 1%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

11

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

3

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

93Average

Estimated from AR state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Dallaspop. 1.3M

291 mi(504 min)

St. Louispop. 290K

293 mi(508 min)

Kansas Citypop. 500K

325 mi(563 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MEMMemphis134 mi

STLSt Louis297 mi

DFWDallas-Fort Worth299 mi

Distance to Cities

Dallas, TX291 mi

~8h 24m drive

St. Louis, MO293 mi

~8h 28m drive

Kansas City, MO325 mi

~9h 23m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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More About This School

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Henderson State University

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Northeast Ohio Medical University

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences

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Cost & Financial Aid

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Programs (54)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

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