Campus & Student Life at University of Arkansas at Monticello

Home to about 2,352 undergraduates in 2020, UAM is a small, public university located in Monticello, Arkansas. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, UAM offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UAM can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UAM Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

UAM Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UAM Disability Services.

UAM for the Military

While not a "service academy", UAM does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UAM Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UAM for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Arkansas at Monticello

UAM offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Arkansas at Monticello

UAM has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,352 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,692 (71.9%). Part-time attendance was 660 (28.1%).

University of Arkansas at Monticello is Ranked #851 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UAM is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank UAM #851 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UAM by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UAM Diversity Guide.

University of Arkansas at Monticello Competes in the NCAA

UAM has a total of 229 student athletes, 172 men and 57 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Arkansas at Monticello Athletics