University Of Arkansas At Monticello

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Overview

The University of Arkansas at Monticello, also referred to as UAM, is located in Monticello, Arkansas, United States. It was established in the year 1909. It was originally known as the Fourth District Agricultural School. Students are offered degrees and certificate programs in various areas of study including natural science, nursing, and business administration. There are several schools and colleges under the university including the College of General Studies, Division of Agriculture, Division of Computer Information Systems, Division of Music, Division of Nursing, Division of ROTC, School of Arts and Humanities, School of Business, School of Education, School of Forest Resources, School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences, and School of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Among the student clubs and organizations available at UAM are Alpha Phi Alpha, Creative Artists Society, Kappa Kappa Psi, Student Government Association, and Wildlife Society.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in liberal arts, engineering technician, mechanics and repair, and conservation and resource management.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate Colleges, General.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students have meal (board) plans.
• Students may study abroad.
• Distance learning is available.
• Part-time classes are available.
• ROTC.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

Financial Aid

UA Monticello participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

In 2009-2010, 97% of students received financial aid of some sort.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 3,302 in 2009-2010 (2,800 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 95% of enrolled students and graduate students are 5%.

Students under 25 years old represent 71% of the student body. About 8% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

UA Monticello provides on-campus housing for 800 of its 2,800 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Gulf South Conference for major sports.

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 91 male students received the aid (men were 70% of those receiving aid) and 39 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 30% of students receiving such aid) .

Graduate School Focus

UA Monticello offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.

The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Postbaccalaureate Professional (Education Dominant).

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (19 awarded)

• Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
• Agricultural Production Operations
• Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences

ART STUDIES (2 awarded)

• Art/Art Studies

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (73 awarded)

• Accounting
• Business Administration and Management
• Management Information Systems

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (0 awarded)

• Computer and Information Sciences

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (15 awarded)

• Forest Management/Forest Resources Management
• Forestry
• Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (0 awarded)

• Electrician
• Plumbing Technology/Plumber

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (84 awarded)

• Educational Leadership and Administration
• Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
• Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
• Music Teacher Education
• Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
• Secondary Education and Teaching
• Special Education and Teaching
• Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (45 awarded)

• Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
• Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs
• Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
• Surveying Technology/Surveying

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (35 awarded)

• Child Care and Support Services Management
• Child Development
• Social Work

HOSPITALITY (5 awarded)

• Hospitality Administration/Management

LIBERAL ARTS (265 awarded)

• English Language and Literature
• General Studies
• History
• Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
• Political Science and Government
• Social Sciences
• Speech and Rhetorical Studies

MATHEMATICS (2 awarded)

• Mathematics

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (39 awarded)

• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
• Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
• Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDIA (0 awarded)

• Journalism

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (9 awarded)

• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
• Medical Reception/Receptionist
• Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (0 awarded)

• Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth

MEDICINE (0 awarded)

• Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences

MUSIC (6 awarded)

• Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (115 awarded)

• 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 (12 awarded)

• Health and Physical Education

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (30 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
• General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES (18 awarded)

• Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE (17 awarded)

• Biological and Physical Sciences
• Biology/Biological Sciences
• Chemistry

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (11 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
• Forensic Science and Technology

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (22 awarded)

• Psychology