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University of Arkansas at Monticello

Monticello, AR·Public·1,868 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,868 students.

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1,868
Students
$14,013
Net Price
43%
Grad Rate
$35,800
Earnings
10 yr
$11,364
Debt

About This School

University of Arkansas at Monticello is a public institution located in Monticello, Arkansas with approximately 1,868 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $14,013 per year. The graduation rate is 43%, and the typical graduate earns $35,800 within 10 years of enrollment.

The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) is a public university in Monticello, Arkansas, United States, with Colleges of Technology in Crossett and McGehee. UAM is part of the University of Arkansas System and offers master's degrees, baccalaureate degrees, and associate degrees. The city is in the Arkansas Timberlands, and UAM is home to the state's only School of Forest Resources.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $14,013/year average net price and only $11,364 in median debt at graduation, UAM is genuinely affordable, and its one-of-a-kind School of Forest Resources makes it a smart pick for students interested in forestry, natural resources, or timber industries in the South. The concerns are real, though — a 43% graduation rate and median earnings of $35,800 a decade out suggest many students struggle to finish, and those who do aren't landing especially high-paying careers. Worth considering if you have a clear fit with their specialized programs and a solid plan to stay enrolled, but it's not a safe default choice just because it's cheap.

Founded
1910
Setting
Remote town

Popular Programs

Health Professions23%
Business & Marketing13%
Education5%
Psychology2%
Biological Sciences1%
Visual & Performing Arts1%
Social Sciences1%
Communications1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$8,868
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,718
Avg Net Price
$14,013
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants49%
Median debt at graduation$11,364

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
43%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
69%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$35,800
after enrollment
Median Debt
$11,364
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$11,364
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$27,300
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$35,800
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.2x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White54%
Black30%
Hispanic/Latino9%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,868 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

University of Arkansas at Monticello

Highway 425 South

Monticello, AR 71656

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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