University of Arkansas at Monticello

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About University of Arkansas at Monticello

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

The University of Arkansas at Monticello is a small public university located on a rural campus in Monticello, Arkansas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,270, and admissions are selective. The university offers 30 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 39%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,091, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $10,941.

Monticello, AR

$5,091

Avg in-state
tuition

$10,941

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

68%

Retention Rate Insight

68% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

39%

Graduation Rate Insight

39% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores--

High school transcript--

High school rank--

Letter of recommendation--

High school GPA--

Open admissionYes

Completion of college prep program--

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)--

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

3k

Students enrolled

64%

Online student enrollment

12:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

57%

Unknown

0%

Black

28%

Hispanic

7%

Two or more races

5%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

56% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

56%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

8

Total Online Enrollment

1,739

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

89% On-campus

11% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateCheck Bold9% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold7% online

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold71% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

100%

State Grant Aid

35%

Institution Grant Aid

59%

Pell Grant

56%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,806
State Grant Aid$1,166
Institution Grant Aid$5,155
Pell Grant Aid$5,098

Financial Outlook

$20k

Average student debtafter graduation

$27k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

8.6%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields.
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
5Education.
6Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
7English Language And Literature/Letters.
8Health Professions And Related Programs.
9History.
10Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
11Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
12Mathematics And Statistics.
13Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
14Natural Resources And Conservation.
15Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
16Physical Sciences.
17Psychology.
18Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
19Social Sciences.
20Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.