University of Arkansas at Monticello

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,091

6.53% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$12,693

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

4.4%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

2,719

62.2% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

26%

93 Graduates

About

University of Arkansas at Monticello is a higher education institution located in Drew County, AR. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at University of Arkansas at Monticello were General Studies (101 degrees awarded), Other Multidisciplinary Studies (82 degrees), and Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (33 degrees).

In 2022, 1,158 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Arkansas at Monticello. 53.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (740 degrees), 2.52 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (294 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Arkansas at Monticello is $5,091, which is $−18,905 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Arkansas at Monticello was 4.4%, corresponding to 42 out of the 954 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Arkansas at Monticello is $5,091, which is $18,905 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,693.

In 2022, 87% of undergraduate students attending University of Arkansas at Monticello received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,091

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at University of Arkansas at Monticello was $5,091. The cost of tuition at University of Arkansas at Monticello is $−18,905 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Arkansas at Monticello (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,693

2022 Value

2.94%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 University of Arkansas at Monticello had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,693. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of University of Arkansas at Monticello grew by 2.94%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Arkansas at Monticello (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,336

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Arkansas at Monticello was of $7,336 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 0.617% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Arkansas at Monticello (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at University of Arkansas at Monticello received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 2.35% with respect to 2021, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Arkansas at Monticello (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.4%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Arkansas at Monticello was 4.4%, which represents 42 out of the 954 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

University of Arkansas at Monticello had a total enrollment of 2,719 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at University of Arkansas at Monticello is 1,690 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,029. This means that 62.2% of students enrolled at University of Arkansas at Monticello are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Arkansas at Monticello, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.3% White, 27.9% Black or African American, 7.43% Hispanic or Latino, 5.48% Two or More Races, 0.552% Asian, 0.221% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.184% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of Arkansas at Monticello in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.1%), followed by White Male (24.2%) and Black or African American Female (13.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.1%), followed by White Male (25.8%) and Black or African American Female (19.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

62.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Arkansas at Monticello in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,719 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Arkansas at Monticello is 1,690 and the part-time enrollment is 1,029. This means that 62.2% of students enrolled at University of Arkansas at Monticello are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Arkansas at Monticello (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2022 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Arkansas at Monticello was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of Arkansas at Monticello had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Arkansas at Monticello (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
1,559 enrolled students
Black or African American
759 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
202 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Arkansas at Monticello is 57.3% White, 27.9% Black or African American, 7.43% Hispanic or Latino, 5.48% Two or More Races, 0.552% Asian, 0.221% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.184% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4 students (0.147%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 80 more women than men received degrees from University of Arkansas at Monticello. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Arkansas at Monticello is white (740 degrees awarded). There were 2.52 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (294 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at University of Arkansas at Monticello is General Studies (101 degrees awarded), followed by Other Multidisciplinary Studies (82 degrees) and Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (33 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Arkansas at Monticello, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (78 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (100 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (100 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Arkansas at Monticello are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,576,321 people), Secondary school teachers (461,138 people), Education administrators (255,140 people), Special education teachers (186,708 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (168,589 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Arkansas at Monticello in 2022 are Precision Production (78 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (100 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (100 degrees), Engineering Technologies (62 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (40 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Arkansas at Monticello are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Financial examiners

The most specialized majors at University of Arkansas at Monticello are Precision Production (78 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (100 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (100 degrees), Engineering Technologies (62 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (40 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Arkansas at Monticello are Elementary & secondary schools (2,757,332 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (263,843 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (231,248 people), Computer Systems Design (122,954 people), and Construction (106,079 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Arkansas at Monticello.

Most Common (2022)

General Education
45 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
37 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
19 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Arkansas at Monticello was General Education with 45 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Arkansas at Monticello according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

539

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

619

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 539 degrees were awarded to men at University of Arkansas at Monticello, which is 0.871 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (619).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Arkansas at Monticello by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 76 degrees were awarded to men at University of Arkansas at Monticello in Welding Technology, which is 38 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 89 degrees were awarded to men at University of Arkansas at Monticello in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 9.89 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

26%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 17% of students graduating from University of Arkansas at Monticello completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 26% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 28% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (45.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at University of Arkansas at Monticello is Female and White (45.3% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.08% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
740 degrees awarded
Black or African American
294 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
78 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Arkansas at Monticello is white (740 degrees awarded). There were 2.52 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (294 degrees).

0.259% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Male
384 degrees awarded
White Female
356 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
197 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Arkansas at Monticello is white male (384 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (356 degrees).

Operations

University of Arkansas at Monticello employs 64 Instructors, 38 Associate professors and 26 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Arkansas at Monticello are Female Instructor (41), Male Instructor (23), and Male Associate professor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Arkansas at Monticello are: Office and Administrative Support, with 77 employees, Service, with 33 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 27 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$19.7M

2022 Salaries

5.43%

growth from 2021

In 2022, University of Arkansas at Monticello paid a median of $19.7M in salaries, a 5.43% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.2% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 1.24% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.76M

Instructional Salaries

151

Number of Employees

In 2022, University of Arkansas at Monticello paid a total of $8.76M to 151 employees working as instructors, which represents 44.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

64 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

77 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Arkansas at Monticello were Instructor with 64 employees, Associate professor with 38 employees, and Assistant professor with 26 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Arkansas at Monticello were Office and Administrative Support with 77 employees, Service with 33 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 27 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Male Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Arkansas at Monticello was Female Instructor with 41 employees, Male Instructor with 23 employees, and Male Associate professor with 19 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Arkansas at Monticello.

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