University of Arkansas at Monticello

The University of Arkansas at Monticello is a public four-year institution located in Monticello, Arkansas. The university enrolls 4,154 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 44.50 out of 100. It reports a completion rate of 43% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 69% (IPEDS 2023).

The university offers a range of technical, healthcare, and trades programs across multiple credential levels. Certificate programs include Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician, Welding Technology/Welder, Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), and Surveying Technology/Surveying. Associate degree offerings include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse and Surveying Technology/Surveying, with Registered Nursing also available as a two-to-four-year certificate.

Located in southeastern Arkansas, the University of Arkansas at Monticello serves a largely rural region by providing workforce-aligned credentials in skilled trades, health sciences, and technical fields. Its multi-level program offerings support both short-term career entry and longer-term professional development.