Alice L. Walton School of Medicine

Bentonville, ArkansasMD Official website

MCAT—Not reported
GPA—Not reported
Class size482025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$125One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

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
As the school states it

Admissions office

Bentonville, AR 72712 USA
(479) 441-0064
admissions@alwmed.org

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$125
Out of state$125
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$36,246
Out of state$36,246
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$0
Students receiving aid
0%
Health insurance
In state
$2,265
Out of state
$2,265

Who can apply

Out-of-state ApplicantsYesYes, For more information, see our website http://www.alwmedschool.org/admissions/
Canadian ApplicantsNoNo
International ApplicantsNoNo
DACA Status ApplicantsNoNo
Transfer applicantsNoNot accepted
Community college prerequisitesYesAccepted
AP creditNoNot accepted
Online courseworkYesAccepted
Pass/fail courseworkYesAccepted

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.

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

42.1applications per seat2025-2026
2,021applications received2025-2026
8.7%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    January 2023
    Latest accepted
    September 12, 2026
  2. AAMC PREview
    Policy
    We are recommending applicants submit PREview
  3. Secondary application
    Required
    Yes
    Fee
    $100
    Sent to
    Applicants who meet our minimum requirements
    Fee waiver
    Available
  4. Secondary deadline
    Due
    December 1, 2026
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Format
    One-on-one
    Invitations
    Invitations will be sent beginning late July/ early August. Interviews will begin in late August 2026 and continue until February 2027.
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    No

Prerequisite coursework

  • BiochemistryWe 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.Recommended
  • BiologyWe 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.Recommended
  • Cell BiologyWe 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.Recommended
  • ChemistryWe 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.Recommended
  • GeneticsWe 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.Recommended
  • ImmunologyWe 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.Recommended
  • MicrobiologyWe 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.Recommended
  • Molecular BiologyWe 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.Recommended
  • PhysicsWe 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.Recommended
  • PhysiologyWe 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.Recommended
  • PsychologyRecommended
  • SociologyRecommended
  • StatisticsWe 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.Recommended

Interview

One-on-oneFile: closed file
Video interview

All interviews will be conducted via Zoom

Regional interviews

N/A. All interviews will be conducted via Zoom

How the school describes it

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.

Invitations

Invitations will be sent beginning late July/ early August. Interviews will begin in late August 2026 and continue until February 2027.

A typical interview day

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.

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
The number of waitlist positions varies each application cycle.

Waitlist procedures and information are provided to applicants placed on the waitlist.

Sources

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