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Concurrent Student (High School)
A concurrent enrollment student is a student who is currently attending high school and taking college-level courses at the same time.
First Time Freshman
A first-time, first-year freshman is a student who is enrolling in college for the first time after graduating from high school or earning an equivalent credential, such as a GED.
Transfer/Visiting Student
A transfer or visiting student is a student who has attended another institution and is either transferring credits to continue their education or taking courses temporarily without pursuing a degree.
Returning Student
A returning/reapplicant student is a student who has previously applied to or attended the institution and is returning to continue their education after a period of absence.
Graduate Student
A graduate student is a student who has earned a bachelor’s degree and is continuing their education by pursuing an advanced degree, such as a master’s or specialist degree.
International Student
An international student is a student who is not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and plans to study in the United States on a student visa.
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of Your Program
UAM costs less than most universities in Arkansas, putting a quality education within reach.
96%
of first-year students at UAM receive some form of financial aid
Higher Education Should be Affordable
Take a look at the latest cost of attendance figures based on on-campus living. The estimated nine-month cost for the 2025-2026 academic year includes tuition and fees; room and board; books and supplies; personal expenses; and transportation expenses.
| School | in-state | out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Monticello | $25,550 | $31,400 |
| Technical* | $20,470 | $21,070 |
*UAM Colleges of Technology in Crossett and McGehee
*Residents of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and
Texas qualify for in-state tuition at UAM, the UAM College of Technology-Crossett
and the UAM College of Technology-McGehee.
When filling out your FAFSA, be sure to use UAM’s school code: 001085
$18 Million
in aid, scholarships and grants were awarded by UAM in 2024
You’re more than a Test Score
These amounts are awarded for one academic year. Most are renewable for three additional years.
| First-time Freshmen Scholarships | ACT Scores | Amount Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Chancellor's | 30+ | $12,000 |
| University | 27-29 | $9,000 |
| Academic | 24-26 | $6,000 |
| Green & White | 19-23 | $3,000 |
| Supplemental Scholarships | Amount Awarded |
|---|---|
| Weevil Legacy | $1,000 |
UAM superscores ACT scores. We also accept ACCUPLACER and SAT scores as alternatives to ACT testing. Students must also have at least a 2.5 GPA. UAM superscores the ACT and accepts the SAT and ACCUPLACER. First-time freshman students may also qualify for institutional scholarships based on their high school GPA. For more information, contact the UAM Office of Admissions at 870-460-1026.
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News From Admissions and Recruitment
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On Friday, October 2, the University of Arkansas at Monticello will hold a public ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the Arkansas Forest Health Research Center on UAM’s Monticello campus at 2 p.m.