University of Arkansas at Monticello
About University of Arkansas at Monticello
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
The University of Arkansas at Monticello sits in the timber country of southeast Arkansas and admits every qualified applicant. Kinesiology, business, education and liberal arts are its largest programs, and it runs the state's forestry school.
Founded
1910
Location
Monticello, Arkansas
Students
2,332
Institution
Public
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
48.6%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$9,292
Out-of-state: $14,857
Avg Net Price
$14,287
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$36,902
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
48.6% complete their degree within six years
Retention
72.2%
4-Year Grad
16%
6-Year Grad
22%
Teaching Quality
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
100%
$/Student
$9.9K
Class Size
Medium
The 16% graduation rate is below average, but 72.2% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$9,292
In-State
$14,857
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$8,600
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance
$22,519
After Financial Aid
$14,287
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$13,626
Receive Grants
50.4%
Take Loans
39.1%
The full cost of attendance is about $22,519/yr for in-state students, including $8,600 for room and board. After aid, most pay around $14,287. Out-of-state tuition jumps to $14,857.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at University of Arkansas at Monticello fund their education.
While in School
50.4%
Get Grants
Free money
39.1%
Take Loans
Must repay
$23,351
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$19,971
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$212/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Only 39.1% of students take out federal loans, and those who do graduate with a median of $19,971. Many students here manage to minimize borrowing.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends University of Arkansas at Monticello.
Gender
60%
Female
40%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,933
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
399
Graduates
45.3%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
20.9%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 60% of the student body. 45.3% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Town: Remote
Campus Quick Facts
1,933
Students
public
Institution
Small
Campus Size
Master's
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
University of Arkansas at Monticello fields 7 varsity teams with 279 student athletes, about 14% of the student body.
Division
NCAA
Division II with football
Conference
Great American
The league its teams compete in
Varsity Sports
7
Biggest: Football
Student Athletes
279
14% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
75% / 25%
208
Men
71
Women
5
Men's Teams
5
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of University of Arkansas at Monticelloearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$36,902
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
$29K
33 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$50K
31 grads
4yr Earnings
Education, General
$42K
29 grads
4yr Earnings
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$42K
25 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$63K
18 grads
1yr Earnings
Psychology, General
—
14 grads
Median earnings are $37K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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