UAMS Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $9,086
- Out-of-State Tuition: $14,714
- Both in-state and out-of-state tuition are relatively affordable compared to national averages.
Student Population at UAMS:
- Total Enrollment: 3,485, including 1,286 online students
- 1,589 Undergraduate, 1,896 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 25.5% men, 74.5% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 57 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 4 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 34 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Medical School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UAMS Overview
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is a four-year, public school located in Little Rock, AR. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences was newly upgraded to an R2 University from a lower classification
in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The UAMS's tuition & fees is $9,086 for Arkansas residents and $14,714 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 48% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $5,309.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,485 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is $9,086 for in-state students and $14,714 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $12,460 for in-state students and $21,505 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,309 for Arkansas residents and $13,117 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,534 for Arkansas residents and $21,603 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,086 | $14,714 |
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| Graduate | $12,460 | $21,505 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,309 | $13,117 |
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| Graduate | $12,534 | $21,603 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at UAMS
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | No |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | No |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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