University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #758 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #248 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #220 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #2 of 24 | In Arkansas |
| #1 of 4 | In Little Rock |
| #68 of 1,084 | For Forensic Science |
| Top50% | For 138 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 14%
- Undergraduates
- 1,084
- Graduates
- 2,004
- Male:Female Ratio
- 28:72
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- uams.edu
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
We've calculated the 14% acceptance rate for University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
536 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
893 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2069 (67%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 320 (10%) |
| Asian | 224 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 197 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 104 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 89 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 75 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,708 | $7,934 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,708 | $7,934 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $14,448 | $16,124 |
| Fee in-district | $1,528 | $1,528 |
| Fee in-state | $1,528 | $1,528 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,528 | $1,528 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 177 |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $7,800 |
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences majors
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has granted 312 bachelor's degrees across 10 programs, 225 master's across 12 programs, and 379 doctorate degrees across 16 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 177 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 120 | ||
| Pharmacy | 105 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 73 | ||
| Nursing Science | 63 | 1 | |
| Public Health, General | 48 | 1 | |
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 39 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 39 | ||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 35 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 35 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 7 | 15 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 21 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 20 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 17 | 1 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 17 | ||
| Nuclear Medical Technology & Technologist | 14 | ||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 13 | ||
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | 10 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist | 10 | ||
| Human & Medical Genetics | 8 | ||
| Cytotechnology & Cytotechnologist | 6 | ||
| Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs | 2 | 3 | |
| Medical Informatics | 2 | 1 | |
| Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry | 2 | ||
| Toxicology | 2 | ||
| Anatomy | 1 | ||
| Bioinformatics | 1 | ||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 1 | ||
| Epidemiology | 1 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 1 | ||
| Ophthalmic Technician & Technologist | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 312 | 225 | 379 |
Publications & Citations
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is a world-class research university with 31,968 scientific papers published and 889,192 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Genetics, Chemistry, Pathology, Biochemistry, Psychology, Surgery, Computer Science, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 330 | 1621 |
| 1991 | 319 | 2028 |
| 1992 | 312 | 2242 |
| 1993 | 348 | 2398 |
| 1994 | 337 | 2835 |
| 1995 | 359 | 3329 |
| 1996 | 452 | 3853 |
| 1997 | 497 | 4688 |
| 1998 | 500 | 5525 |
| 1999 | 521 | 6623 |
| 2000 | 504 | 8214 |
| 2001 | 530 | 9307 |
| 2002 | 555 | 11039 |
| 2003 | 612 | 12880 |
| 2004 | 787 | 14859 |
| 2005 | 776 | 16891 |
| 2006 | 838 | 20181 |
| 2007 | 822 | 22004 |
| 2008 | 881 | 24112 |
| 2009 | 912 | 26066 |
| 2010 | 863 | 28891 |
| 2011 | 1017 | 31995 |
| 2012 | 1076 | 35887 |
| 2013 | 1155 | 38925 |
| 2014 | 1335 | 40645 |
| 2015 | 1310 | 44020 |
| 2016 | 1327 | 44317 |
| 2017 | 1530 | 48193 |
| 2018 | 1515 | 47422 |
| 2019 | 1469 | 54387 |
| 2020 | 1718 | 65643 |
| 2021 | 1993 | 81538 |
| 2022 | 1920 | 79291 |
Notable alumni
-
Joycelyn Elders
- Occupations
- scientistpoliticianpediatricianphysician
- Biography
-
Minnie Joycelyn Elders is an American pediatrician and public health administrator who served as Surgeon General of the United States from 1993 to 1994. A vice admiral in the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, she was the second woman, second person of color, and first African American to serve as Surgeon General.
-
Robert Marion Berry
- Occupations
- businesspersonfarmerbureaucratpolitician
- Biography
-
Robert Marion Berry is an American politician who was the U.S. representative for Arkansas's 1st congressional district from 1997 to 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
-
Edith Irby Jones
- Years
- 1927-2019 (aged 92)
- Occupations
- physician
- Biography
-
Edith Irby Jones was an American physician who was the first African American to be accepted as a non-segregated student at the University of Arkansas Medical School and the first black student to attend racially mixed classes in the American South. She was the first African American to graduate from a southern medical school, first black intern in the state of Arkansas, and later first black intern at Baylor College of Medicine.
General info
| Alternative names | UAMS |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1879 |
| Motto | Veritate Duce Progredi To Advance with Truth as our Guide |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 4,895 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools & Centers |
Location and contacts
| Address | 4301 W Markham Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205-7199 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 203,000 |
| Phone | 5012961275 |