C+
Above Average
Score: 58/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
74/100 · earnings-weighted

University of Arkansas at Monticello

4-Year Public
📍 Monticello, Arkansas 71656
University of Arkansas at Monticello campus, Monticello, AR
University of Arkansas at Monticello campus, Monticello, AR. Photo: UAMonticello, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C+
62/100
Affordability
B
66/100
Resources
B
68/100
Experience
B
71/100
Prestige
F
27/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,739
Total Enrollment
43%
Graduation Rate
69%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$13,575
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near University of Arkansas at Monticello ▼

23% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

The campus ZIP (71656) has no residential market, so these figures average 1 nearby ZIP codes within 6 miles of campus (71655).

Avg Home Value
$164,259
Avg Monthly Rent
$828
1-Year Change
+1.9%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of Arkansas at Monticello, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$36,902
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$31,332
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$19,971
Median debt at graduation
48.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
50.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 54% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 87th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (AR wage index 0.72). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at University of Arkansas at Monticello

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$63,323$71,629-19%#933 of 966#641—
Agricultural Business and Management$36,543$57,051-14%#63 of 77#43—
Management Information Systems and Services—$55,650-33%#162 of 166#151—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$41,530$51,193-4%#272 of 476#86$14,236
Business Administration, Management and Operations—$49,718-27%#1094 of 1176#893—
Criminal Justice and Corrections—$47,929-13%#548 of 660#310$25,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods—$45,616-4%#460 of 680#156—
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$29,213$43,944-19%#564 of 610#395$20,000
Education—$41,606-16%#66 of 71#39—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

🏆 Where University of Arkansas at Monticello Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#7
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other
of 22 schools
#20
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician
of 81 schools
#26
Child Development
of 62 schools
#28
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
of 40 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $5,400 $11,250
Room $3,670
Board $4,050
Total Cost (On-Campus) $23,098 $28,948

Financial Aid

96%
Receive Any Aid
63%
Receive Pell Grants
46%
Take Out Loans
$13,575
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$12,803
$30,001 - $48,000$12,742
$48,001 - $75,000$14,976
$75,001 - $110,000$18,179
$110,001+$18,311

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Secondary Education and Teaching 139 grads/yr General Studies 97 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 84 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 81 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 58 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 54 grads/yr Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician 46 grads/yr Education, General 37 grads/yr Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 34 grads/yr Child Development 31 grads/yr Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 29 grads/yr Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other 29 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 27 grads/yr Management Information Systems, General 23 grads/yr Forestry, General 22 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 21 grads/yr Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 20 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 20 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 20 grads/yr Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 20 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from University of Arkansas at Monticello's top programs commonly pursue.

Education teachers, postsecondary
$72k/yr 74,900 jobs
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
$65k/yr 1,094,500 jobs
Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Nursing assistants
$40k/yr 1,441,500 jobs
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
$51k/yr 457,300 jobs
Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders
$47k/yr 38,900 jobs

Student Demographics

2,739
Total Students
61%
Women
74%
Traditional Age (18-24)
23%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 55%
Hispanic 9%
Black 29%
Asian 1%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 48%
Off-Campus (Renters) 23%
With Family 30%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~616 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 33%
Hybrid (Some Online) 40%
Fully Online 27%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 74%
25-64 (Adult) 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Arkansas at Monticello?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend University of Arkansas at Monticello?
Tuition at University of Arkansas at Monticello is $5,400 for in-state students and $11,250 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $13,575.
What is the graduation rate at University of Arkansas at Monticello?
The graduation rate at University of Arkansas at Monticello is 43%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is University of Arkansas at Monticello a good school?
University of Arkansas at Monticello has a Repit College Score of 58/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend University of Arkansas at Monticello?
University of Arkansas at Monticello has a total enrollment of 2,739 students. Most students (74%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near University of Arkansas at Monticello?
Yes! Approximately 23% of students at University of Arkansas at Monticello live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 616 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Monticello area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology