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Public, 4-Year
Monticello, AR

University of Arkansas at Monticello

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in AR. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$8,868

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

41.2%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$36,902

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

University of Arkansas at Monticello is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Monticello, AR. With a competitive tuition profile of $8,868, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 41.2% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$35,472

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

5.1 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$6,902

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$33,548

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$102,568

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 41%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at University of Arkansas at Monticello is $19,971.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
60.2%
39.8%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
54.2%
Black
30.0%
Hispanic
8.9%
Two or more
5.6%
International
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Asian
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
Unknown
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

3

Burglary

2

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

1

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$8,868

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$12,803
$30k - $48k$12,742
$48k - $75k$14,976
$75k+$18,179

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$19,971
Pell Grant Recipients49.4%
Using Federal Loans42.9%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment44.6%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Total Grant Aid$6,375
Pell Grant Recipients50.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

68.9%

Success

41.2%

In-State Cost

$8,868

Age 25+ Students

21.0%

Carnegie Class

Master's: Medium

Working at 6yr

1,454 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Monticello (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Monticello (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.