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University of Arkansas at Monticello, also known as UAM, is a public, four-year institution located in Monticello, United States. It was founded in the year 1909 as the Fourth District Agricultural School. It is part of the University of Arkansas system. The university offers associate and bachelor degrees in diverse areas of study. It also provides vocational and technical education. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
University of Arkansas sponsors both men’s and women’s sports teams. They are nicknamed the Bollweevils. Students participate in sports such as badminton, baseball, basketball, bowling, football, golf, volleyball, and table tennis. The university is a member of the Gulf South Conference.
The campus of UA Monticello is in Monticello, AR, which is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Degrees at UA Monticello include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in engineering technician, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
Its open admissions system makes UA Monticello an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, UA Monticello had 3,187 students enrolled (2,723 full-time equivalent).
The school offers students meal plans. UA Monticello values student athletics, and belongs to the Gulf South Conference.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Arkansas At Monticello
Highway 425 South
Monticello, AR 71656
General Phone: (870) 367-6811
http://www.uamont.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 279 | general studies, interdisciplinary studies, history, English, speech and rhetoric, social services, political science |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 109 | nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Business and Management | 96 | business management, accounting, MIS |
| Education and Teaching | 85 | secondary teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, teacher ed, educational administration, middle school teaching, physical education teaching |
| Engineering Technician | 40 | electromechanical instrument tech, computer systems tech, surveying tech, electromechanical tech |
| Family and Social Work | 39 | child development, child care management, social work |
| Science | 23 | biology, biological and physical sciences, chemistry |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 21 | forestry, forest management, wildlife management, wood science |
| Office and Administration | 17 | administrative assistant |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 17 | health and physical education |
| Production Trades | 14 | welding |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 14 | agricultural operations |
| Mechanics and Repair | 13 | industrial mechanics, automobile mechanics |
| Therapy and Counseling | 11 | psychology |
| Hospitality | 10 | hospitality management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 8 | criminal justice and safety |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Media | 2 | journalism |
| Music | 1 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for UA Monticello in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 294 | 27 |
| Associate's degree | 259 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 105 | 11 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 94 | 5 |
| Master's degree | 56 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, UA Monticello had a total enrollment of 3,187 students (2,723 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 93% |
| Graduate | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 32% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 87% |
| Louisiana | 7% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 48 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
UA Monticello offers campus housing for 800 of its 2,723 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Monticello, Arkansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arkansas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,600 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,770 |
| Room and board | $ 3,855 |
| Room charge | $ 1,500 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,370 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,600 |
Financial Aid:
UA Monticello participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 108500)
UA Monticello has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 32 | 16 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 21 | 14 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 25 | 38 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $95,237 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $63,922 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 5 | $43,522 | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 6 | $42,770 | 17 | $41,094 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 24 | $62,915 | 20 | $43,270 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 15 | $57,933 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $54,754 | 12 | $57,202 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $43,722 | 14 | $42,679 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $38,692 | 16 | $40,112 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 4 | $37,898 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 54 | $49,283 | 48 | $45,802 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Gulf South Conference |
| Basketball | Gulf South Conference |
| Baseball | Gulf South Conference |
| Track | Gulf South Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 91 | 39 | 130 |
| Football | 56 | 0 | 56 |
| Basketball | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Track | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| All Other Sports | 3 | 23 | 26 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Management/Forest Resources Management
Forestry, General
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UA Monticello Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (for open-admission colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for open-admission colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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