7.18% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Arkansas College of Medicine is 7.18% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 2,438 people applied and 175 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of UAMS College of Medicine is 13.88%. Interview rate is the percentage of applicants who are invited to an admissions interview. (read more about acceptance and interview rates.)
Compared to all medical schools' rate, UAMS College of Medicine's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 3.97%. The interview invitation rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 11.08%.
University of Arkansas College of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
University of Arkansas College of Medicine7.18%13.88%2,438175
All Medical Schools3.97%11.08%965,47722,980
Public4.91%11.78%492,96714,197
Private2.49%10.02%472,5108,783

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At UAMS College of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 47 to 53 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 13 to 87.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 45 to 55 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 98 to 2 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenArkansas ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants2,4381,1361,2971387
Matriculants1757897982
Acceptance Rate7.18%6.87%7.47%745.80%2.65%

MCAT Scores and GPA

The 2023 average MCAT Score at University of Arkansas College of Medicine is 508 and the average GPA is 3.8 over 175 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., UAMS College of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
MCAT ScoresGPA
University of Arkansas College of Medicine5083.8
All Medical Schools5123.77
Public5113.77
Private5143.77

MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at UAMS College of Medicine.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225073.78-
20235093.81-
20245083.80-

Application Timeline & Requirements

Out-of-state applicants can also apply to UAMS College of Medicine, but it is important to note that 97.7% of last year's enrolled students were Arkansas residents. State-funded medical schools, like UAMS College of Medicine, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to Arkansas state, have a chance of being accepted.
Additionally, it may require out-of-state applicants to have a higher GPA and MCAT score than in-state applicants.
The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is November 1, 2024. To apply to University of Arkansas College of Medicine, applicants are required to complete an application on AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service.
Although there are set application deadlines, most medical schools prefer early applicants regardless of their rolling admissions policies. Therefore, applying early rather than waiting for the deadline can be a good way to get accepted.
After applying to AMCAS, applicants must submit secondary application to UAMS College of Medicine's application system by November 15, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at UAMS College of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Arkansas College of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
UAMS College of Medicine 2025 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Regular (AMCAS)2024-11-01
Regular Secondary2024-11-15
Secondary Application Fee$100
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for UAMS College of Medicine Admission
SubjectSpecifications
Biology
  • 3 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Chemistry
  • 3 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Physics
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
English
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Writing-intensive courses
Statistics
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Social Sciences
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.