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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine is a public MD school in Little Rock, Arkansas. It ranks 102nd of 191 US medical schools on our overall 2026 ranking. Its Class of 2030 (entered 2026) had an average MCAT of 510 and an average GPA of 3.86. It received $62.3M in NIH research funding in fiscal year 2025. Of its graduates from 2005 to 2019 who practice in the US, 30.1% are in primary care and 53.9% stayed in Arkansas. The median federal debt of its graduates is $225,828.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine admissions: MCAT, GPA and acceptance rate
| Entering class | Class of 2030 (entered 2026) |
|---|---|
| Applicants | 3,337 |
| Average MCAT | 510 |
| Average GPA | 3.86 |
As published by the school: Class profile. Checked October 27, 2026. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the school before you apply.
How University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine ranks
On our balanced ranking it is 102nd of 191. Each measure below is a percentile among US medical schools: 100 is the best. Rank schools on your own weights.
| Measure | Value | Percentile | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research fundingNIH dollars to the school and its research hospitals | $62.3M | 62 | 75 of 194 |
| Admissions selectivityMCAT of the entering class, as the school publishes it | 510 | 36 | 74 of 122 |
| Primary careGraduates practicing primary care | 30.1% | 76 | 40 of 163 |
| Rural practiceGraduates practicing in rural areas | 16.7% | 87 | 22 of 163 |
| Stay in stateGraduates practicing in the school's state | 53.9% | 87 | 22 of 163 |
| Low debtMedian federal debt at graduation | $226K | 38 | 95 of 152 |
| Class diversityGraduates from groups underrepresented in medicine | 9.5% | 24 | 143 of 189 |
Where University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine graduates practice
Most common specialties
Primary careOther specialties
1,261 physicians who graduated from 2005 to 2019 and are enrolled in Medicare, by their primary specialty and first listed practice address. Pediatrics and psychiatry are under-counted because fewer of those physicians bill Medicare.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine research funding
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine received $45.8M in NIH funding in fiscal year 2025 across 79 awards, and $62.3M counting Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute, whose investigators are its faculty. That ranks 75th of 194 US medical schools.
Who funds it
Share of the school's own NIH funding by institute.
Largest research projects
- Partnerships for Biomedical Research in ArkansasLawrence Cornett · NIGMS · $4.3M
- Expanding Translational Science in ArkansasLaura James · NCATS · $3.8M
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Cost and class
Debt is the median federal loan debt (Stafford and Grad PLUS) of graduates, from the College Scorecard. Class figures are the school's 2023-24 graduates (IPEDS). Underrepresented in medicine = Black, Hispanic, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.
Compare with similar schools
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Nearest medical schools
- Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine 120 mi
- University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine 132 mi
- University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine 161 mi
- LSU Health Shreveport School of Medicine 177 mi
- Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 228 mi
- University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine 238 mi
All 2 medical schools in Arkansas
Questions about University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
What MCAT score do you need for University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine?
The Class of 2030 (entered 2026) had an average MCAT of 510 and an average GPA of 3.86. Many students are admitted below the average, and the school weighs the whole application.
Is University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine a good medical school?
It ranks 102nd of 191 on our overall ranking, which weights research funding and admissions selectivity most. Whether it is good for you depends on what you want; the rankings page lets you weight primary care, rural practice, staying in state, debt and diversity yourself.
Is University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine good for primary care?
30.1% of its 2005–2019 graduates practice primary care, 40th of 163 US schools with enough graduates to measure.
Where do University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine graduates practice?
53.9% practice in Arkansas and 16.7% in rural areas. The most common specialties are family medicine (16.3%), internal medicine (11.3%), emergency medicine (8.5%).
How much research funding does University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine get?
$62.3M from the NIH in fiscal year 2025, counting its research hospitals, 75th of 194 US medical schools.
How much debt do University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine graduates have?
The median federal student loan debt of its graduates is $225,828, from the College Scorecard.
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2 Minute Medicine. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine: Medical School Profile and Ranking. Updated October 28, 2026. https://www.2minutemedicine.com/medical-school-rankings/university-of-arkansas-for-medical-sciences-college-of-medicine/
Sources: NIH RePORTER fiscal year 2025 (research funding); CMS Doctors and Clinicians file (where 2005–2019 graduates practice); USDA rural-urban commuting area codes 2020 (rural ZIP codes); College Scorecard (median federal debt); IPEDS 2023–24 (graduates and class makeup); each school's own admissions pages (admissions figures, linked on each school page). Methodology · Download the data (CSV)