University of Arkansas at Monticello Tuition & Outcomes
University of Arkansas at Monticello is a public certificate and vocational school in Monticello, Arkansas, enrolling about 1,933 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $14,287 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $9,292. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $36,902 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $9,292
- 2024 Average Net Price: $14,287 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,933 83.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 48.55%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
- First-Generation Students: 45.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 10.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,032
- Room & Board: $8,600 annual estimate
University of Arkansas at Monticello: what the data shows
Common questions about University of Arkansas at Monticello, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of Arkansas at Monticello?
University of Arkansas at Monticello is located in Monticello, AR (ZIP 71656).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is University of Arkansas at Monticello public or private?
University of Arkansas at Monticello is a Public institution.
How much does University of Arkansas at Monticello cost?
Published tuition: $9,292 in-state, $14,857 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $14,287.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $13,626 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,896 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,792 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,532 |
| $110,001+ | $17,741 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $37,168.
How big is University of Arkansas at Monticello?
Total enrollment: 1,933 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,032 students.
Graduate enrollment: 399 students.
About 83% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of Arkansas at Monticello?
150%-time completion rate: 48.55%.
First-year retention: 72.2%.
What do graduates of University of Arkansas at Monticello earn?
Median earnings: $31,332 six years after entry; $36,902 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $19,971.
50.38% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of Arkansas at Monticello known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Secondary Education and Teaching (139 completions)
- General Studies (97 completions)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (84 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (81 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (58 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (54 completions)
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician (46 completions)
- Education, General (37 completions)
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist (34 completions)
- Child Development (31 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of Arkansas at Monticello a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 48.55%; median earnings $36,902 at 10 years; net price $14,287. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$9,292
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Arkansas at Monticello was $9,292.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$14,287
2024 Value
In 2024 University of Arkansas at Monticello had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,287.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$57,148 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$14,287 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$37,168 4-Year In-State Tuition
$59,428 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$8,600 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$19,392 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$77,568 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of Arkansas at Monticello.
Financial Aid by Income Level
50.38% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
39.06% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Arkansas at Monticello was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Arkansas at Monticello in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $5,793 | $11,590 | $9,828 |
| 2014 | $6,082 | $12,052 | $10,141 |
| 2015 | $6,446 | $12,296 | $10,730 |
| 2016 | $7,210 | $13,060 | $10,154 |
| 2017 | $7,462 | $13,312 | $10,889 |
| 2018 | $7,462 | $13,312 | $11,164 |
| 2019 | $7,909 | $13,759 | $12,136 |
| 2020 | $7,909 | $13,759 | $10,451 |
| 2021 | $8,029 | $13,879 | $12,907 |
| 2022 | $8,431 | $14,281 | $12,693 |
| 2023 | $8,868 | $14,718 | $14,013 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Arkansas at Monticello reported total enrollment of about 1,933 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 40% male and 60% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (53.2%), Black or African American (31.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (9.5%). About 50.38% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 45.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
83.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Arkansas at Monticello in 2024 is 1,933 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,032 students. Graduate enrollment is about 399 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
72.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 53.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
27.97% 100% Completion Time
48.55% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 27.97% of students graduating from University of Arkansas at Monticello completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Secondary Education and Teaching: 25% male / 75% female
- General Studies: 28% male / 72% female
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 37% male / 63% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of Arkansas at Monticello.
Return on Investment
$19,971 Median Student Debt
$36,902 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
54.12% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
545.73% Return on Investment
5.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of Arkansas at Monticello.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 54 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Secondary Education and Teaching: 139 completions
2. General Studies: 97 completions
3. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 84 completions
4. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 81 completions
5. Welding Technology/Welder: 58 completions
6. Business Administration and Management, General: 54 completions
7. Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician: 46 completions
8. Education, General: 37 completions
9. Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist: 34 completions
Most popular programs at University of Arkansas at Monticello.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of Arkansas at Monticello graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Arkansas at Monticello from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,161
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,946
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of Arkansas at Monticello is a public institution located in Monticello, AR, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Secondary Education and Teaching, General Studies, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. Enrollment is approximately 1,933 students. Student body composition includes White (53.2%), Black or African American (31.2%), Hispanic or Latino (9.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 48.55%. Approximately 50.38% of students receive Pell Grants. About 45.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Location
Monticello, AR 71656
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 54 distinct degree programs, University of Arkansas at Monticello provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Arkansas at Monticello located?
University of Arkansas at Monticello is located in Monticello, AR.
How much does University of Arkansas at Monticello cost?
Reported tuition is $9,292 and average net price is $14,287 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,600 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of Arkansas at Monticello?
University of Arkansas at Monticello reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,032 students, White (53.2%), Black or African American (31.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Arkansas at Monticello?
About 45.3% of students at University of Arkansas at Monticello are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of University of Arkansas at Monticello earn?
Median earnings are $31,332 six years after entry and $36,902 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Arkansas at Monticello?
The 150%-time completion rate is 48.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Arkansas at Monticello students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $19,971.
Is University of Arkansas at Monticello public or private?
University of Arkansas at Monticello is a public institution located in Monticello, AR.
Is University of Arkansas at Monticello an HBCU?
No. University of Arkansas at Monticello is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of Arkansas at Monticello a tribal college?
No. University of Arkansas at Monticello is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is University of Arkansas at Monticello a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, University of Arkansas at Monticello does not meet that proxy (reported share 9.5%).
Is University of Arkansas at Monticello religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for University of Arkansas at Monticello in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Arkansas college costs
- Arkansas colleges by ROI
- Arkansas trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Arkansas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.