Alice L. Walton School of Medicine
Bentonville, Arkansas · allopathic (MD) medical school
Alice L. Walton School of Medicine admissions statistics
- Applications received
- 2,0212025-2026
- Entering class
- 482025-2026
- Applications per seat
- 42.12025-2026
- In-state share of applications
- 8.7%2025-2026
- In-state share of the class
- 31.3%2025-2026
Applications received for each seat in the entering class. Not an acceptance rate: neither source publishes the number of offers made.
Alice L. Walton School of Medicine acceptance rate
PreMD does not publish an acceptance rate for individual schools. The free national sources publish applications and matriculants, not the number of offers a school made, so an acceptance rate cannot be calculated from them without inventing the missing number.
What can be published from those figures is the ratio: Alice L. Walton School of Medicine received 2,021 applications for 48 seats in the entering class, or about 42.1 applications per seat.
Who Alice L. Walton School of Medicine accepts applications from
| Applicant group | Policy |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state Applicants | For more information, see our website http://www.alwmedschool.org/admissions/ |
| Canadian Applicants | No policy stated |
| International Applicants | No policy stated |
| DACA Status Applicants | No policy stated |
Community college coursework: We understand the diverse pathways applicants may pursue on their journey towards a career in medicine. While we accept coursework taken at a community college, we encourage applicants to complete advanced science courses at a regionally accredited four-year institution.
Alice L. Walton School of Medicine tuition and cost
- In-state tuition and fees
- $125
- Out-of-state tuition and fees
- $125
- In-state cost of attendance
- $36,246
- Out-of-state cost of attendance
- $36,246
- In-state health insurance
- $2,265
- Out-of-state health insurance
- $2,265
- Students receiving aid
- 0%
- Average graduating debt
- $0
A blank figure here means the school did not report it to the source PreMD tracks, never that it costs nothing. Check the school's own financial aid page before budgeting against it.
Alice L. Walton School of Medicine application requirements
- Secondary fee
- $100
- Secondary deadline
- December 1, 2026
- Latest MCAT accepted
- September 12, 2026
- Oldest MCAT accepted
- January 2023
- Committee letter
- Accepted
- Letter packets
- Accepted
- Individual letters
- Accepted
- AAMC PREview
- We are recommending applicants submit PREview
Who receives a secondary: Applicants who meet our minimum requirements
Prerequisite coursework
| Subject | Required or recommended | Credits | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | Recommended | Not stated | We require 24 hours of math and science course work, but recommend biochemistry course work with a lab component. It is anticipated that applicants will have completed some of the recommended upper division courses. |
| Biology | Recommended | Not stated | We require 24 hours of math and science course work, but recommend biology course work with a lab component. It is anticipated that applicants will have completed some of the recommended upper division courses. |
| Cell Biology | Recommended | Not stated | We require 24 hours of math and science course work, but recommend biology course work with a lab component. It is anticipated that applicants will have completed some of the recommended upper division courses. |
| Chemistry | Recommended | Not stated | We require 24 hours of math and science course work, but recommend chemistry course work with a lab component. It is anticipated that applicants will have completed some of the recommended upper division courses. |
| Genetics | Recommended | Not stated | We require 24 hours of math and science course work, but recommend biology course work with a lab component. It is anticipated that applicants will have completed some of the recommended upper division courses. |
| Immunology | Recommended | Not stated | We require 24 hours of math and science course work, but recommend biology course work with a lab component. It is anticipated that applicants will have completed some of the recommended upper division courses. |
| Microbiology | Recommended | Not stated | We require 24 hours of math and science course work, but recommend biology course work with a lab component. It is anticipated that applicants will have completed some of the recommended upper division courses. |
| Molecular Biology | Recommended | Not stated | We require 24 hours of math and science course work, but recommend biology course work with a lab component. It is anticipated that applicants will have completed some of the recommended upper division courses. |
| Physics | Recommended | Not stated | We require 24 hours of math and science course work, but recommend physics course work with a lab component. It is anticipated that applicants will have completed some of the recommended upper division courses. |
| Physiology | Recommended | Not stated | We require 24 hours of math and science course work, but recommend biology course work with a lab component. It is anticipated that applicants will have completed some of the recommended upper division courses. |
| Psychology | Recommended | Not stated | — |
| Sociology | Recommended | Not stated | — |
| Statistics | Recommended | Not stated | We require 24 hours of math and science course work, but recommend statistics course work. It is anticipated that applicants will have completed some of the recommended upper division courses. |
Alice L. Walton School of Medicine interview
Interviews are two 30 minute one-on-one interviews. Interviewers are blinded to MCAT performance, academic background, and biographic information. The rest of the interview day is designed for applicants to learn about AWSOM and ask questions.
PreMD reads that as a one-on-one interview, closed file, and sets up its interview practice for this school accordingly.
Invitations will be sent beginning late July/ early August. Interviews will begin in late August 2026 and continue until February 2027.
The goal of the interview day at AWSOM is not only for us to get to know you, but also for you to get to know us and start picturing yourself as an AWSOM medical student. Interview day is organized to give select applicants a detailed introduction to the many exciting opportunities AWSOM offers medical students. By the end of the interview day, through engaging conversations with faculty and staff, you will understand what it will be like to be a medical student at AWSOM. Interviews are offered to select applicants by invitation. Additional information and instructions on selecting an interview day are sent via email.
- Regional interviews
- N/A. All interviews will be conducted via Zoom.
- Video interview
- All interviews will be conducted via Zoom.
Alice L. Walton School of Medicine waitlist
- Typical positions offered
- The number of waitlist positions varies each application cycle.
Waitlist procedures and information are provided to applicants placed on the waitlist.
Alice L. Walton School of Medicine mission
Mission Alice L. Walton School of Medicine trains physicians who are devoted to transforming the health of medically underserved and rural communities in Arkansas, its surrounding states, and beyond. AWSOM physicians make a difference by pioneering whole health principles, deploying contemporary technologies, and developing novel partnerships to bridge the gaps to high quality medical care and to promote health and well-being for all individuals and communities. Vision Equip and support physicians and health professionals to successfully tackle the healthcare challenges of the 21st century. Values -Empathy -Self-Care -Humanism -Entrepreneurialism -Community Focus
Alice L. Walton School of Medicine rankings
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Alice L. Walton School of Medicine admissions contact
Bentonville, AR 72712 USA(479) 441-0064 · [email protected]
Where this came from
- AAMC FACTS table A-1, 2025-2026 · 2025-2026
- calculated by PreMD from the published application and matriculant counts · 2025-2026
- AAMC MSAR public school report
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