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University of Arkansas at Monticello SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A
ACT Range15 to 22
Average GPA2.71
Acceptance Rate100%

Arkansas Monticello’s open admissions profile means getting in is not the main strategic question. Your goal should be to make sure you are ready to persist once you arrive, and with 72% of students submitting ACT scores, aiming near the top of the 15–22 range is a practical target.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

University of Arkansas at Monticello facts and stats

Quick Facts

University of Arkansas at Monticello enrolls about 2,457 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. Arkansas Monticello has a 72% freshman retention rate, slightly above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 38%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Location

Monticello, AR

Undergrad Enrollment2,457
Freshman Retention72%
SettingSmall town
Student to Faculty Ratio12:1
Graduation Rate38%
Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key University of Arkansas at Monticello application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

June 28

Early Action

Early Decision

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Arkansas Monticello, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for superscore-boosting retakes; with the June 28 Regular Decision deadline, a December retake should still arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

At Arkansas Monticello, in-state tuition is $5,685, while out-of-state tuition is $11,250. Use these figures as a starting point, then review grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans to estimate what your actual yearly cost could be.

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In-State Tuition$5,685
Out-of-State Tuition$11,250
Room and Board$8,600
Average Merit AwardN/A
Application FeeN/A
Students on AidN/A
Average Aid PackageN/A
Average Debt at GradN/A

At University of Arkansas at Monticello, students paying the out-of-state rate face tuition of $11,250, while the in-state rate is $5,685. Room and board adds about $8,600 before books, fees, transportation, and personal expenses. Actual net cost will vary based on financial need, scholarships, and other aid, so students should compare the listed price with their aid offer.

Student life at University of Arkansas at Monticello

Activities and Organizations
Student newspaper
Drama and theater
Marching band
Choral groups
Housing

20% of undergrads live on campus

Freshman housing: No guarantee

Coed
Men only
Women only
Greek life

Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.

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