| Date of Event | Announced Oct. 21, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Primary Location | University of Arkansas at Monticello, Monticello, Drew County |
| Key Entities | UAM; Niche.com; Chancellor Peggy Doss |
| Outcome | Top three, “Best Small Public College in Arkansas,” 2026 Niche rankings |
MONTICELLO — The University of Arkansas at Monticello placed in the top three of Niche.com’s “Best Small Public College in Arkansas” category in the 2026 Best Colleges rankings, UAM announced Oct. 21, 2025.
Niche Grades for UAM
- Highest grade: A- for professors, based on faculty accomplishments, student-to-faculty ratio and student reviews.
- Other grades: A or B grades in academics, value, diversity, athletics, dorms and campus food.
- Student reviews: 89% of students said professors are passionate about what they teach, and 83% said professors are engaging and care about students’ success.
Niche builds its rankings from U.S. Department of Education data and reviews from students and alumni. UAM said the criteria include academic quality, affordability, campus experience, faculty resources and student outcomes.
Niche’s recognition reflects the immense value of our personnel and programs and the individualized experiences we provide throughout our students’ academic journeys.
— Dr. Peggy Doss, UAM chancellor
More About UAM
UAM, at 346 University Dr. in Monticello, also runs the College of Technology-Crossett and the College of Technology-McGehee. Call 870-460-1026 for admissions information. See Monticello news and the SEARK schools desk. Related: Windgate Foundation awards UAM $6.24 million for nursing, teaching and scholarships.
Source: University of Arkansas at Monticello (Oct. 21, 2025).
