University of Arkansas College of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
6.23% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at University of Arkansas College of Medicine is 6.23% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 2,743 people applied and 171 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 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is similar to the average rate of 13.66%.
University of Arkansas College of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
University of Arkansas College of Medicine
6.23%
13.88%
2,743
171
All Medical Schools
4.04%
13.66%
939,379
22,650
Public
5.04%
16.03%
477,511
14,110
Private
2.45%
9.97%
461,868
8,540
University of Arkansas College of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At UAMS College of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 46 to 54 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 11 to 89.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 49 to 51 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 91 to 9 for 2025 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
Arkansas Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
2,743
1,265
1,470
294 (10.7%)
2,449 (89.3%)
Matriculants
171
84
87
155 (90.6%)
16 (9.4%)
Acceptance Rate
6.23%
6.64%
5.92%
52.79%
0.66%
MCAT Scores and GPA
For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at University of Arkansas College of Medicine is 507 and the average GPA is 3.85 over 171 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., UAMS College of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
MCAT Scores
GPA
University of Arkansas College of Medicine
507
3.85
All Medical Schools
513
3.84
Public
512
3.84
Private
514
3.84
University of Arkansas College of MedicineMCAT Score and GPA Chart
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at UAMS College of Medicine.
MCAT Score
GPA Overall
BCPM (Science) GPA
2022
507
3.78
-
2023
509
3.81
-
2024
508
3.80
-
2025
507
3.85
3.80
Application Timeline & Requirements
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to UAMS College of Medicine, but it is important to note that 90.6% 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 2026 admission is November 1, 2025. 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, 2025. 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.
