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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

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Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601

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Known for business — excellent value

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public institution in Pine Bluff with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 916, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.9K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

40% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $35,550 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,679.

Established
1873
Mascot
Golden Lions
Type
Public historically black university
Conference
Football Championship Subdivision (formerly I-AA) for football
Division
Division I

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58%Acceptance
916SAT Avg
1,899Students
13:1Student:Faculty
40%Grad Rate
$35,550Earnings 10yr
$11,679Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate57.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 916

Reading & WritingMid: 464
430528
MathMid: 449
450520

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 16
1418

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

57.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

916

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,019
Tuition (out-of-state)$17,029
Room & Board$9,122
Books & Supplies$1,120
Total Cost of Attendance$20,907
Average Net Price$11,679
Median Debt at Graduation$24,202
Monthly Payment (10yr)$257

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,558
$30–48K$11,091
$48–75K$14,740
$75–110K$15,719
$110K+$15,423

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$11,679

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

41.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,328

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

14

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (50)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,899
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
First Generation
37%
Pell Grant Recipients
67%

Race & Ethnicity

White 3%
Black 90%
Hispanic 3%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate39.7%
Freshman Retention64.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$31,161
8 Years$33,831
10 Years$35,550

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$29,800
Men
$31,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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