UAM Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $9,292
- Out-of-State Tuition: $14,857
- Both in-state and out-of-state tuition are relatively affordable compared to national averages.
Student Population at UAM:
- Total Enrollment: 2,856, including 689 online students
- 2,457 Undergraduate, 399 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 39.6% men, 60.4% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 49%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 3%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 72%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 84 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 15 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 8 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's.
UAM Overview
University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) is a four-year, public school located in Monticello, AR. It is classified as Master's College and University with medium programs by Carnegie Classification
The UAM's tuition & fees is $9,292 for Arkansas residents and $14,857 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 73% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,566.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,856 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
UAM ranked 11st in Arkansas Colleges rankings. University of Arkansas at Monticello is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Arkansas at Monticello is $9,292 for in-state students and $14,857 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,834 for in-state students and $15,606 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,736 for Arkansas residents and $14,997 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,067 for Arkansas residents and $15,727 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,292 | $14,857 |
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| Graduate | $9,834 | $15,606 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,736 | $14,997 |
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| Graduate | $10,067 | $15,727 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Arkansas at Monticello offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at UAM
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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