University of Arkansas at Monticello College Portrait
University of Arkansas at Monticello346 University Drive Monticello, AR 71656
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University of Arkansas at Monticello
The University of Arkansas at Monticello consists of three campus locations: the original campus in Monticello, the UAM College of Technology-Crossett, and the UAM College of Technology-McGehee. The Monticello campus offers associate, baccalaureate, and selected master's degree programs. The Crossett and McGehee locations provide technical classes leading to certificates of proficiency, technical certificates, and associate of applied science degrees. The University of Arkansas at Monticello is ideally located to serve the state's educational and technical needs and provides an excellent setting for the state's only School of Forest Resources. Included in the University's total acreage are 1,544 acres of forestland used for research, management and instruction and 300 acres devoted to agricultural teaching and research. The University of Arkansas at Monticello is a member of the University of Arkansas System, which currently consists of universities in Fayetteville, Pine Bluff, Little Rock, Monticello, and Fort Smith as well as five community colleges; the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts; and the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service.
The mission the University of Arkansas at Monticello shares with all universities is the commitment to search for truth and understanding through scholastic endeavor. The University seeks to enhance and share knowledge, to preserve and promote the intellectual content of society, and to educate people for critical thought. The University provides learning experiences that enable students to synthesize knowledge, communicate effectively, use knowledge and technology with intelligence and responsibility, and act creatively within their own and other cultures. The University strives for excellence in all its endeavors. Educational opportunities encompass the liberal arts, basic and applied sciences, selected professions, and vocational/technical preparation. These opportunities are founded in a strong program of general education and are fulfilled through comtemporary disciplinary curricula, certification programs, and vocational/technical education or workforce training. The University assures opportunities in higher education for both traditional and non-traditional students and strives to provide an environment that fosters individual achievement and personal development.
Living in the UAM Community
The UAM Monticello campus is located three miles south of Monticello, Arkansas, adjacent to U.S. Highway 425. Monticello, the county seat of Drew County, is located approximately 100 miles southeast of Little Rock and 85 miles north of Monroe, Louisiana. The UAM College of Technology-Crossett is located 4.5 miles north of Crossett, Arkansas. The UAM College of Technology-McGehee is located within the city limits of McGehee, Arkansas.
UAM is located in the southeast region of "the Natural State." Opportunities abound for community involvement and recreation.
The Big Picture: How many students were on campus in Fall 2011?
| Total Students | 3,920 | |
|---|---|---|
Undergraduate Snapshot
| Total Undergraduate Students | 3,791 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Women | 2,285 | 60% |
| Men | 1,506 | 40% |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||
| American Indian / Alaskan Native | 14 | <1% |
| Asian | 13 | <1% |
| African American / Black | 1,257 | 33% |
| Hispanic | 95 | 3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | <1% |
| White | 2,332 | 62% |
| Two or More Races | 51 | 1% |
| International | 14 | <1% |
| Race/Ethnicity Not Reported | 14 | <1% |
| Where do UAM undergraduates call home? | |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 87% |
| Other US States & Territories | 13% |
| Other Countries | <1% |
| How old are UAM undergraduates? | |
| Average Age | 25 |
| Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older | 30% |
New Student Applications (Fall 2011)
New Freshmen High School Background and Test Scores
Test(s) Required for Admission: SAT or ACT recommended
| Test Scores of Enrolled New Freshmen |
|---|
50% of admitted students have test scores within the ranges listed, 25% have scores above, and 25% have scores below.
| High School Background of Enrolled New Freshmen | ||
|---|---|---|
| Percent in top 25% of High School Graduating Class | <1% | |
| Percent in top 50% of High School Graduating Class | <1% | |
| Percent of New Freshmen who submitted HS GPA | <1% | |
| Average High School GPA (4-point scale) | 0.00 | |
| Percent who submitted High School GPA | <1% | |
Sticker Price: How much does it cost on average?
Typical Undergraduate Costs for 2010-11 without Financial Aid (Full-Time, In-State Students)
Total Typical Cost of Attendance: $15,898.00
The cost to attend University of Arkansas at Monticello varies based on the individual circumstances of students and may be reduced through grants and scholarships.
How much would I pay?
Financial Aid: How much help is there to pay?
Scholarships & Grants
- 66% of 2010-11 full-time undergraduates received need-based grants or scholarships; the average award for the year was $4,183.00. Scholarships and grants are financial aid that does not need to be repaid and is sometimes referred to as gift aid.
Annual Need-Based Loans
- 56% of 2010-11 full-time undergraduates received need-based work-study and/or loans (not including parent loans); the average loan for the year was $3,478.00. Loans need to be repaid. Typically, repayment starts once you are no longer enrolled full-time. Please refer to page 12 of the Funding Education Beyond High School guide on the US Department of Education's Federal Student Aid website for more information about Financial Need.
Percent of 2010 Full-time Beginning Students Receiving Each Type of Financial Aid
NOTE: Students may receive aid from more than one source.
UAM Classes & Instructors
| Classroom Environment | |
|---|---|
| Students per Faculty | 17 to 1 |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 30 students | 83% |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 50 students | 96% |
| Total Full-Time Instructional Faculty | 154 |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Female | 50% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Persons of Color | 9% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Have the Highest Academic Degree Offered in Their Field of Study | 45% |
Campus-based Housing
46% of new freshmen live in campus-based housing or residence halls.
18% of all undergraduates live on campus
Campus Safety
The Department of Public Safety helps provide an environment conducive to the educational pursuits of the University. The department provides parking and traffic control, criminal investigation, information, and gun storage among other services. The Department of Public Safety may be reached 24 hours a day at 460-1000.
Carnegie Classification of Institutional Characteristics
The Carnegie Classification's were created "to reference the great diversity of colleges and universities in the United States, and ... enable [people] to identify groups of roughly comparable institutions." For information on the Carnegie Classifications system, please visit their website: http://classifications.carnegiefoundation.org/
- Basic Type
- Master's Colleges and Universities (smaller programs)
- Size and Setting
- Small four-year, primarily residential
- Enrollment Profile
- Very high undergraduate
- Undergraduate Profile
- Full-time four-year, inclusive
- Undergraduate Instructional Program
- Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
- Graduate Instructional Program
- Postbaccalaureate professional (education dominant)
NOTE: Institutional classifications based on the Carnegie 2005 edition.
Student Activities and Involvement at UAM
Students evaluate each instructor and course near the end of each semester. That information is presented for review and consultation to the Dean of each academic unit, and to the faculty member once the semester ends. The Office of Financial Aid also surveys students; contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information.
Institutions participating in the VSA program measure student involvement on campus using one of four national surveys. Results from the one survey are reported for a common set of questions selected as part of VSA. Following are the selected results from the College Student Experiences Questionnaire (CSEQ). The questions have been grouped together in categories that are known to contribute to student learning and development. The results reported below are based on the responses of seniors who participated in the survey.
Group Learning Experiences
- <1% of seniors participated in discussions with other students and faculty members outside of class
- <1% of seniors worked on class assignments and projects with other students
- <1% of seniors managed or provided leadership for a club or organization
Active Learning Experiences
- <1% of seniors spent at least 6 hours per week outside of class on academic activities
- <1% of seniors worked with a faculty member on a research project
- <1% of seniors worked on an off-campus committee, organization, or project
- <1% of seniors applied material learned in class to other areas such as jobs or internships
Institutional Commitment to Student Learning and Success
- <1% of seniors discussed career plans with a faculty member
- <1% of seniors discussed academic programs or course selections with a faculty member
- <1% of seniors used a learning lab or center to improve skills
- <1% of seniors talked with a faculty or staff member about personal concerns
- <1% of seniors reported working harder than they thought they could to meet an instructor's standards or expectations
Student Interaction with Campus Faculty and Staff
- <1% of seniors worked harder after receiving feedback from an instructor
- <1% of seniors discussed grades, make-up work, or assignments with their instructor
- <1% of seniors discussed ideas for term papers or other class projects with a faculty member
- <1% of seniors requested feedback from instructors about academic performance
- <1% of seniors found campus staff to be helpful, considerate, or flexible
Experiences with Diverse Groups of People and Ideas
- <1% of seniors had discussions with students from a different country than their own
- <1% of seniors had discussions with students whose philosophy of life and personal values were very different from their own
- <1% of seniors had discussions with students whose race or ethnic background was different than their own
Student Satisfaction
- <1% of seniors would attend the same university again if they started over
Majors and Degrees
| Degrees awarded at University of Arkansas at Monticello in 2010-11 | |
|---|---|
| Associate's | 153 |
| Bachelor's | 309 |
| Master's | 67 |
| Total | 529 |
| Areas of Study with the largest number of bachelor's degrees awarded in 2010-11 | |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 15% |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General | 10% |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 10% |
| General Studies | 8% |
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 6% |
Student Success & Progress Rate
A 54% four-year success and progress rate means that 54% of students starting in Fall 2005 either graduated or are still enrolled at a higher education institution four years later.
Counts for the Fall 2005 entering class shown in the graph above.
- 543 First-Time, Full-Time Students
- 173 Full-Time Transfer Students
Retention of Freshman Class
First-time students in Fall 2010 that returned for their second year: 41%
Student Learning at University of Arkansas at Monticello
All colleges and universities use multiple approaches to measure student learning. Many of these are specific to particular disciplines, many are coordinated with accrediting agencies, and many are based on outcomes after students have graduated.
Annually, each academic unit submits an Assessment Report to the Provost and Council on Assessment of Student Academic Achievement (CASAA) Committee. Reports are reviewed by the committee and minutes are available to the public.
Pilot Project to Measure Core Learning Outcomes
Colleges and universities participating in the College Portrait measure the typical improvement in students' abilities to think, reason, and write using one of three tests. This is part of a pilot project to better understand and compare what students learn between their freshman and senior years at different colleges and universities.
Assessment of student learning outcomes is completed independently by each academic unit. The URL above links to the assessment webpage.