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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Nursing Programs

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is a public institution located in Little Rock, AR. A Mid-Sized City provides a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

Where Is University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences?

Contact details for UAMS are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	4301 W Markham, Little Rock, AR 72205-7199
Phone:	5016867000
Website:	www.uams.edu/
Admissions:	students.uams.edu/future-students/
Financial Aid:	students.uams.edu/financial-services/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into UAMS?

You can apply to UAMS online at: https://students.uams.edu/apply/

How Hard Is It To Get Into UAMS?

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Can I Afford University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences?

The average net price after aid at UAMS is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$7,362
In-State Fees	$1,724
Out-of-State Tuition	$12,990
Out-of-State Fees	$1,724
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$9,086
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$14,714

Financial Aid

About 48% of students at UAMS receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $5,309 per student.

28% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,555.

Student Loan Debt

33% of UAMS undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,852 per year.

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,077 students enrolled at UAMS. UAMS is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Special Focus Four-Year: Research Institutions.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,361 undergraduate students at UAMS, approximately 15% are male and 85% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	111
Black or African American	170
Hispanic	163
White	768
American Indian/Alaska Native	5
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	53
Non-Resident	8

Geographic Diversity

Of the 1,361 undergraduate students at UAMS, approximately 0.6% are non-resident students from outside the United States (13 students total across all levels).

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Graduate Student Diversity

1,895 of UAMS’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at UAMS, approximately 34% are male and 66% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	159
Black or African American	193
Hispanic	117
White	1,222
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	85
Non-Resident	83

Online Learning at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

UAMS provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

194 undergraduate students at UAMS took at least one online class — of those, 1,085 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 308 students took at least one online class and 201 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

UAMS offers 6 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

UAMS has an open admission policy: Not applicable. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Implied no
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.