University of Arkansas at Monticello
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. 50% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
University of Arkansas at Monticello is a public institution located in Monticello, Arkansas with approximately 1,933 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $14,287 per year. The graduation rate is 49%, 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.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
SAT Scores
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 26% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 33 | $43,944 | $54,562 | −$10,618 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 31 | $49,718 | $68,257 | −$18,539 |
| Education, General | 29 | $41,606 | $49,808 | −$8,202 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 25 | $51,193 | $53,072 | −$1,879 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 18 | $71,629 | $88,910 | −$17,281 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 14 | $55,650 | $83,290 | −$27,640 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 12 | $57,051 | $66,647 | −$9,596 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 7 | $47,929 | $55,378 | −$7,449 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 2 | $45,616 | $47,382 | −$1,766 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,933 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
University of Arkansas at Monticello
Highway 425 South
Monticello, AR 71656
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does University of Arkansas at Monticello cost?
The average net price at University of Arkansas at Monticello is about $14,287 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at University of Arkansas at Monticello?
University of Arkansas at Monticello has a graduation rate of 49%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- 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.
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