| Location: | Southeast |
| Setting: | Small Town Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Size: | Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascots: | Weevils, Cotton Blossoms |
| Nickname: | UAM |
The University of Arkansas at Monticello, formerly Arkansas Agricultural and Mechanical College, is part of the University of Arkansas System and serves as both a public four-year institution and a venue for vocational and technical education. It is located in Monticello, Arkansas.
The University is governed by the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees, which also oversees the operation of institutions in Batesville, DeQueen, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Helena, Hope, Little Rock, Morrilton, and Pine Bluff.
Its mascots are the Boll Weevils (men) and Cotton Blossoms (women).
In addition to its prominence in forestry education (it is the only forestry school located in Arkansas; Monticello is located near the majority of Arkansas's timberlands), the speech and debate programs are nationally recognized. The Program was founded by Mr. R. David Ray in 1973 and is currently under the leadership of Scott Kuttenkuler. The UAM debate team is a member of the International Public Debate Association. Last year the program won second place in the Founder’s Cup,losing by only seven points on the year, an award presented to the top overall programs in IPDA. This year in 2008 the team won first place. They also captured the Protagorus Cup, the award given to the champion of the national tournament itself. The team won a collective 253 awards over the course of the year. This beat the previous season long trophy record, set by the 06-07 team, by over a hundred awards. Team attributes its success to a dedicated coaching staff, consisting of Scott Kuttenkuler, Jim Evans, and Kieth Milsted, and unwaivering support from the faculty and administration. The students continue to win many awards and achieve the degrees of highest distinction in Pi Kappa Delta, the national speech forensics honor society.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 31% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Gulf South Conference) Basketball (Gulf South Conference) Baseball (Gulf South Conference) Track (Gulf South Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 3,910 | $ 7,660 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 3,000 | $ 6,750 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 905 | $ 905 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,145 | 63% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,507 | 19% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 2,909 | 52% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,800 | 53% | |
Any Aid: |
94% |
