A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at UAM are primarily White with a sizeable Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 37% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
63%
|
| Black |
29%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 100% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Arkansas at Monticello with a gender ratio of 10% women to 5% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UAM has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
5%
|
| Women |
10%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
137
|
| Women |
274
|
UAM serves a very low number of students outside of Arkansas, with 84 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
84%
|
| Out of State |
15%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
63% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 18.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 18.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=106485 IPEDS survey data for University of Arkansas at Monticello.
Last updated February 24, 2025