2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$13,077

Net Price

%

Admitted

%

Enrolled

31%

Graduation Rate

12/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

University of Arkansas at Monticello

is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 2,678. In 2021, there were 22 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #18 in Arkansas and ranks #1326 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor

Psychology Graduates

22

Total Enrollment

2,678

Type

Public, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Ranking for University of Arkansas at Monticello

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#18

Arkansas Rank

Combining ranking factors for 20 schools that offer psychology degrees in Arkansas, University of Arkansas at Monticello ranks #18.

#1326

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., University of Arkansas at Monticello ranks #1326.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, University of Arkansas at Monticello offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BS
General Psychology14
Social Work8
Total Graduates22
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 0 students applied to the University of Arkansas at Monticello. The university admitted % and % of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Arkansas universities is 3,999. On average, all Arkansas institutions admit 66% and 34% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of University of Arkansas at Monticello students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 69%. Compared to all Arkansas four or more years colleges, the percentage is 67%.

The overall graduation rate for University of Arkansas at Monticello is 31%, compared to 46% for all Arkansas universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 50%.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Credit for life experiences, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare UAM to Arkansas Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of University of Arkansas at Monticello to the average of all Arkansas four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

UAM

0

Applicants

%

Percent Admitted

%

Percent Enrolled

69%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

31%

Graduation Rate

AR Colleges

3,999

Applicants

66%

Percent Admitted

34%

Percent Enrolled

67%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

46%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 155 or 82% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 34 or 18% part-time faculty members employed at University of Arkansas at Monticello. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 155 or 82%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

UAM

12 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

82%

Percent Full-Time

18%

Percent Part-Time

82%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

AR Colleges

14 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

64%

Percent Full-Time

36%

Percent Part-Time

63%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at University of Arkansas at Monticello the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $4,779, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,200.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $6,631 and the average cost for graduate fees is $2,592.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend University of Arkansas at Monticello in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for University of Arkansas at Monticello2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$7,148
On-Campus Living Expenses$3,826
Total Living Expenses$10,974
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$4,779
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$1,200
Total Undergraduate Expenses$16,953
In-State, Graduate Tuition$6,631
In-State, Graduate Fees$2,592
Total Graduate Expenses$9,223
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend University of Arkansas at Monticello is $13,077. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Net Price by Family Income

Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend University of Arkansas at Monticello presented by family income bracket.

Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Average Net Price by Income2020-20212021-2022
$0 – $30,000$9,247$11,509
$30,001 – $48,000$10,374$12,176
$48,001 – $75,000$12,840$13,492
$75,001 – $110,000$13,938$15,843
$110,001 and more$12,464$13,865
US Department of Education

Compare University of Arkansas at Monticello to all Arkansas universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

UAM

$16,953

Cost to Attend

$8,115

Average Financial Aid

99%

Percent Receiving Aid

$13,077

Net Price

AR Colleges

$27,424

Cost to Attend

$13,730

Average Financial Aid

97%

Percent Receiving Aid

$13,593

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 422 or 99%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 1,990 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $8,115.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid1,990$8,115
Pell Grants1,213$4,948
Federal Student Loans1,068$6,691
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the University of Arkansas at Monticello to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

UAM

1,990

Grant or Scholarship Aid

47%

Grants or Scholarships

1,213

Number of Pell Grants

28%

Pell Grants

1,068

Federal Student Loans

25%

Federal Student Loans

AR Colleges

3,193

Grant or Scholarship Aid

52%

Grants or Scholarships

1,345

Number of Pell Grants

22%

Pell Grants

1,631

Federal Student Loans

26%

Federal Student Loans

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