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IPEDS ID: 106263
OPE ID: 00110900
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
4301 W Markham, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205-7199
General information:  (501) 686-7000
Website:  www.uams.edu/
Type:  4-year, Public
Awards offered:  Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus setting:  City: Midsize
Campus housing:  Yes
Student population:  3,240 (1,299 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:  20 to 1
Special Learning Opportunities
Distance education – undergraduate programs offered
Distance education – graduate programs offered
Student Services
Academic/career counseling service
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services, Fall 2022
3.31%
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Research Institutions
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
For-credit instruction programs offered
Occupational
Academic
Noncredit education offered
Continuing Professional Education
Credit Accepted
Credit for life experiences
Faculty and graduate assistants by primary function, Fall 2022Full timePart time
Total faculty1,102165
Instructional857132
Research and public service24533
Total graduate assistants-122
Instructional-0
Research-122
Average tuition and fees for academic year2023-2024
Undergraduate student tuition and fees
In-state tuition$7,176
In-state fees$1,692
Out-of-state tuition$14,814
Out-of-state fees$1,692
Graduate student tuition and fees
In-state tuition$10,694
In-state fees$1,692
Out-of-state tuition$19,715
Out-of-state fees$1,692
Alternative Tuition Plans and Promise Program
Type of PlanOffered
Tuition guarantee plan
Prepaid tuition plan
Tuition payment planX
Other alternative tuition plan
  • Does not participate in Promise program
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2021-2022
All Undergraduate Students
Type of AidNumber awarded aidPercent awarded aidTotal amount of aid awardedAverage amount of aid awarded
Degree/certificate-seeking
Grant or scholarship aid11,06099%$2,645,616$2,496
Pell grants32731%$1,347,605$4,121
Federal student loans52149%$4,245,155$8,148
Non-degree/non-certificate-seeking
Grant or scholarship aid11192%$4,400$400
  • 1 Grant or scholarship aid includes aid awarded, from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.

  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
  • This institution did not admit full-time first-time undergraduate-level students in 2021-2022, therefore net price information was not reported.
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Fall 2022
Total enrollment3,240
Undergraduate enrollment1,299
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment449
Graduate enrollment1,941
Undergraduate Attendance StatusUndergraduate Student Gender
Undergraduate Attendance Status:
Full-time: 59%
Part-time: 41%Undergraduate Student Gender:
Male: 16%
Female: 84%
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity:
American Indian or Alaska Native: 0%
Asian: 8%
Black or African American: 12%
Hispanic/Latino: 9%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 0%
White: 61%
Two or more races: 4%
Race/ethnicity unknown: 6%
U.S. Nonresident: 0%
Undergraduate Student Age
Undergraduate Student Age:
24 and under: 35%
25 and over: 65%
Age unknown: 0%
  • Age data are reported for Fall 2021.
Undergraduate Distance Education Status
Undergraduate Enrollment by Distance Education Status:
Enrolled exclusively in distance education courses: 63%
Enrolled in some, but not all, distance education courses: 11%
Not enrolled in any distance education courses: 26%
Graduate Attendance Status
Graduate Attendance Status:
Full-time: 81%
Part-time: 19%
Graduate Distance Education Status
Graduate Enrollment by Distance Education Status:
Enrolled exclusively in distance education courses: 11%
Enrolled in some, but not all, distance education courses: 19%
Not enrolled in any distance education courses: 71%
Undergraduate application fee (2023-2024): $50
  • This institution does not admit full-time first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, therefore admission information was not reported.
  • This institution did not admit full-time first-time undergraduate-level students in the cohort year, therefore graduation rate information was not reported.
  • Alternative measures of student success are reported by degree-granting institutions to describe the outcomes of degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students who are not only first-time, full-time students, but also part-time attending and non-first-time (transfer-in) students. These measures are also reported for students receiving Pell grants and those students that do not receive Pell grants. These measures provide the 8-year award-completion rates by award level (certificates, associate's and bachelor degrees) after entering an institution. For students who did not earn any undergraduate award after 8-years of entry, the enrollment statuses are reported as either still enrolled at the institution, or subsequently transferred out of the institution. Unlike the Graduation Rates data, all reporting institutions must report on their transfer outs regardless if the institution has a mission that provides substantial transfer preparation.
FULL-TIME, NON-FIRST-TIME DEGREE/CERTIFICATE-SEEKING UNDERGRADUATES WHO ENTERED IN 2014-15
Award and enrollment rate:
[All students]
Received a certificate: 0%
Received an Associate's degree: 2%
Received a Bachelor's degree: 82%
Enrolled at same institution: 0%
Enrolled at different institution: 16%
[Pell]
Received a certificate: 3%
Received an Associate's degree: 3%
Received a Bachelor's degree: 78%
Enrolled at same institution: 0%
Enrolled at different institution: 16%
[Non-Pell]
Received a certificate: 0%
Received an Associate's degree: 2%
Received a Bachelor's degree: 82%
Enrolled at same institution: 0%
Enrolled at different institution: 16%
PART-TIME, NON-FIRST-TIME DEGREE/CERTIFICATE-SEEKING UNDERGRADUATES WHO ENTERED IN 2014-15
Award and enrollment rate:
[All students]
Received a certificate: 0%
Received an Associate's degree: 17%
Received a Bachelor's degree: 55%
Enrolled at same institution: 0%
Enrolled at different institution: 28%
[Pell]
Received a certificate: 0%
Received an Associate's degree: 25%
Received a Bachelor's degree: 30%
Enrolled at same institution: 0%
Enrolled at different institution: 45%
[Non-Pell]
Received a certificate: 0%
Received an Associate's degree: 14%
Received a Bachelor's degree: 65%
Enrolled at same institution: 0%
Enrolled at different institution: 22%
Completions (Number of awards conferred) 2022-2023
Completions are the number of awards conferred by program and award level.
sort byProgramPostgraduate
Certificate
BachelorMasterDoctor
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
  • d identifies programs and award levels that are offered as a distance education program. For program category totals, d is shown if one or more programs in the category are offered as a distance education program.
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Anatomy---0
Biochemistry---0
Bioinformatics1-1-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other14---
Cell Physiology---0
Epidemiology---1
Human/Medical Genetics--8-
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology---0
Pharmacology---1
Toxicology---0
Category total15-92
Health Professions and Related Programs
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing0---
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other-6--
Audiology/Audiologist---9
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist--230
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist-297--
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist-7--
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist-35--
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician-15--
Dietetics/Dietitian0-0-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing0---
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other4---
Health/Health Care Administration/Management0-19-
International Public Health/International Health0d---
Medical Informatics4-21
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist-39--
Medicine---155
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist-16--
Nursing Education0---
Nursing Practice---34
Nursing Science--400
Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality0---
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing0---
Pharmacy---73
Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs--01
Physical Therapy/Therapist---22
Physician Assistant--37-
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing0---
Public Health, General6-413
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse-101--
Category total14d516162298
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences2-76
Nutrition Sciences--5d-
Category total2-12d6
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other--12d-
Category total--12d-
Social Sciences
Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods---4
Category total---4
Grand total31516195310
Services and Programs for Servicemembers and Veterans
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military servicemembers, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Department of Defense Voluntary Educational Partnership Memorandum of Understanding
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences does take the opportunity to review the service members Joint Service Transcript (JST) and Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) transcripts to be evaluated for possible transferable class credits or course substitution. If all military courses and or job experience on the transcript meet the required criteria and level of knowledge in the service members selected program of study the student can be assigned proper course credit.
Tuition policies specifically for Veterans and Servicemembers
Educational Benefits, 2021-2022
Number of students receiving benefits/assistance
Number of students receiving benefits/assistance:
Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits - undergraduates: 65
Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits - graduates: 15
DoD Tuition Assistance Program - undergraduates: 33
DoD Tuition Assistance Program - graduates: 0
Average amount of benefits/assistance disbursed through the institution
Average amount of benefits/assistance disbursed through the institution:
Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits - undergraduates: $5,473
Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits - graduates: $12,574
DoD Tuition Assistance Program - undergraduates: $3,273
RETENTION RATES
RETENTION RATES FOR FIRST-TIME, DEGREE/CERTIFICATE EDUCATION BENEFIT USERS PURSUING BACHELOR'S DEGREES
RETENTION RATES FOR FIRST-TIME, DEGREE/CERTIFICATE EDUCATION BENEFIT USERS PURSUING BACHELOR'S DEGREES
Full-time students: 100%
Retention rate is the percentage of undergraduate students who began their studies in academic year 2013-14 and returned in academic year 2014-15
  • No varsity sports data reported for this institution. Data on varsity athletics are submitted annually as required by the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA), by all co-educational postsecondary institutions that have an intercollegiate athletics program. For the most recent data collection, EADA did not collect data on varsity athletics for programs that were cancelled due to the Coronavirus Pandemic.
Institutional Accreditation
AccreditorStatusNext Review Date
Higher Learning CommissionAccredited since ((!)01/01/1987)08/31/2027
Programmatic Accreditation
Accreditor / ProgramStatusNext Review Date
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programsAccredited since (05/31/1952)06/30/2030
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
Dental Hygiene (DH)Accredited since (12/12/1969)12/30/2029
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Clinical doctoral program in AudiologyAccredited since (01/01/2004)02/01/2024
Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programsAccredited since (10/01/1978)02/01/2024
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levelsAccredited since (04/13/2015)12/31/2030
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levelsAccredited since (09/29/2005)12/31/2025
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levelsAccredited since (09/29/2005)12/31/2025
Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levelsAccredited since (10/09/2019)10/31/2024
Council on Education for Public Health
Public Health (PHG) - Graduate level school of public healthAccredited since (05/13/2004)07/01/2029
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Medical Dosimetry (MD) - Programs for medical dosimetristsAccredited (10/17/2008 - 06/30/2015)
Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographersAccredited since (10/01/1983)10/01/2025
 No Longer Recognized  Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) - Programs for the nuclear medicine technologistAccredited (07/17/1986 - 06/13/2011)
Liaison Committee on Medical Education
Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degreeAccredited since (07/01/1944)12/31/2031
Internship/Residency
Accreditor / Program / DepartmentStatusNext Review Date
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
Post Doctoral - Advanced dental education programs (advanced education in general dentistry and general practice residency) General Practice Residency 12 MonthsAccredited since (02/27/2015)12/31/2024
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs Department of PsychiatryAccredited since (06/01/1967)12/31/2028
  • (!) Estimated date
  • For more detailed information on accreditation for this institution, including all actions and justification for actions, visit OPE's Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs: ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/institution-profile/101639.
On-Campus
Criminal Offenses201920202021
a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
b. Negligent manslaughter000
c. Rape013
d. Fondling024
e. Incest000
f. Statutory Rape000
g. Robbery000
h. Aggravated assault041
i. Burglary114
j. Motor vehicle theft344
k. Arson000
VAWA Offenses201920202021
a. Domestic violence1010
b. Dating violence011
c. Stalking111
Arrests201920202021
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.024
b. Drug abuse violations627
c. Liquor law violations000
Disciplinary Actions201920202021
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.000
b. Drug abuse violations020
c. Liquor law violations000
On-Campus Student Housing Facilities
  • On-campus Student Housing Facilities statistics are a subset of On-Campus statistics.
Criminal Offenses201920202021
a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
b. Negligent manslaughter000
c. Rape000
d. Fondling000
e. Incest000
f. Statutory Rape000
g. Robbery000
h. Aggravated assault000
i. Burglary000
j. Motor vehicle theft000
k. Arson000
VAWA Offenses201920202021
a. Domestic violence000
b. Dating violence000
c. Stalking000
Arrests201920202021
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.000
b. Drug abuse violations000
c. Liquor law violations000
Disciplinary Actions201920202021
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.000
b. Drug abuse violations000
c. Liquor law violations000
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • The crime statistics displayed only includes On-Campus data associated with the main campus as listed on College Navigator. For statistics associated with each campus location, off campus data, and for additional information covering Hate Crimes, and Fire statistics see https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety.
  • The On-Campus data do not include incidents that: (a) took place on public property, including thoroughfares, streets, sidewalks, and parking facilities, that is within the campus, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus; (b) took place on any building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) took place on any building or property owned or controlled by an institution that is used in direct support of, or in relation to, the institution's educational purposes, is frequently used by students, and is not within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area of the institution.
Three-year Official Cohort Default Rates
Fiscal Year202020192018
Default rate0.0%0.4%1.2%
Number in default039
Number in repayment725736721
Aid Programs
  • Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan)