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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR · Public · 4-year
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.16 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$42,386
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 1,380 |
|---|---|
| Men and women Undergraduates, fall 2023 (College Scorecard) | Men 15% · Women 85% |
| First-generation students Share of students who are first-generation, by the College Scorecard’s definition | 40% |
| Total students | 3,275 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $14,000 |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients Finishing within 6 years (College Scorecard) | 84% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students Finishing within 6 years (College Scorecard) | 84% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years Borrowers who repaid at least $1 of principal within 3 years (College Scorecard) | 81% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $73,827 |
| Application fee Undergraduate application fee, 2023–24 (IPEDS) | $50 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 28% |
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Nursing | |
| Allied health | |
| Clinical laboratory science | |
| Dental assisting |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Health administration, Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Health professions |
Campus life
| Setting | City |
|---|---|
| Part-time undergraduates | 50% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 74% |
| Students per faculty member | 16 to 1 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 60%Of instructional faculty, fall 2023 (College Scorecard) |
| Endowment per student | $131,958Endowment at the end of fiscal year 2023, per full-time-equivalent student (IPEDS) |
| Dorm space | For about 13% of studentsCampus beds divided by undergraduate enrollment. Not how many students live on campus (IPEDS) |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (LIT)About 6 miles away in a straight line (OurAirports) |
| Town population | 203,4362020–2024 five-year estimate (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | MemphisAbout 136 miles away in a straight line (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| Average temperature in January | 41°F1991–2020 normal, from LITTLE ROCK AP ADAMS FLD, AR US, about 5 miles away (NOAA) |
| Average temperature in July | 81°F1991–2020 normal, from LITTLE ROCK AP ADAMS FLD, AR US, about 5 miles away (NOAA) |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.57 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.72 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.29 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
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- How do University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’s graduates do?
- The median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $73,827; the median federal debt at graduation is $14,000.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 106263
- Carnegie classification: Special focus: research institution
- Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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