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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

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Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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
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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate57.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 916

Reading & WritingMid: 464
430528
MathMid: 449
450520

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 16
1418

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

41.0%

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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

3

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

4

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (50)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

65%

Below Average

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
10 Years$35,550

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • 1910 The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff was authorized in 1873 by the Reconstruction-era legislature as the Branch Normal College and opened in 1875 with Joseph Carter Corbin principal.
  • (Although the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville was integrated when it opened in 1872, it soon became segregated after the end of Reconstruction and didn't start desegregation until 1948.
  • In 1927, the school severed its ties with the University of Arkansas and became Arkansas Agricultural, Mechanical Normal College (Arkansas AM N).

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

86Low

Estimated from AR state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Dallaspop. 1.3M
293 mi(508 min)
New Orleanspop. 380K
318 mi(551 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
319 mi(553 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MEM Memphis129 mi
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth304 mi
BHM Birmingham306 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1263 mi · ~36h 29m drive
New York, NY1081 mi · ~31h 14m drive
Hartford, CT1171 mi · ~33h 50m drive
Providence, RI1233 mi · ~35h 37m drive
Albany, NY1143 mi · ~33h 1m drive
Syracuse, NY1048 mi · ~30h 17m drive
Rochester, NY989 mi · ~28h 34m drive
Buffalo, NY926 mi · ~26h 45m drive
Philadelphia, PA1007 mi · ~29h 5m drive
Pittsburgh, PA786 mi · ~22h 42m drive
Harrisburg, PA929 mi · ~26h 50m drive
Newark, NJ1074 mi · ~31h 2m drive
Washington, DC890 mi · ~25h 43m drive
Baltimore, MD920 mi · ~26h 35m drive
Atlanta, GA438 mi · ~12h 39m drive
Charlotte, NC638 mi · ~18h 26m drive
Raleigh, NC764 mi · ~22h 4m drive
Miami, FL918 mi · ~26h 31m drive
Orlando, FL740 mi · ~21h 23m drive
Tampa, FL713 mi · ~20h 36m drive
Nashville, TN324 mi · ~9h 22m drive
New Orleans, LA318 mi · ~9h 11m drive
Richmond, VA846 mi · ~24h 26m drive
Chicago, IL579 mi · ~16h 44m drive
Detroit, MI740 mi · ~21h 23m drive
Minneapolis, MN745 mi · ~21h 31m drive
St. Louis, MO319 mi · ~9h 13m drive
Kansas City, MO364 mi · ~10h 31m drive
Indianapolis, IN500 mi · ~14h 27m drive
Columbus, OH634 mi · ~18h 19m drive
Cleveland, OH753 mi · ~21h 45m drive
Milwaukee, WI647 mi · ~18h 41m drive
Dallas, TX293 mi · ~8h 28m drive
Houston, TX367 mi · ~10h 36m drive
Austin, TX433 mi · ~12h 31m drive
San Antonio, TX505 mi · ~14h 35m drive
Los Angeles, CA1495 mi · ~43h 11m drive
San Francisco, CA1709 mi · ~49h 22m drive
San Diego, CA1449 mi · ~41h 52m drive
Seattle, WA1815 mi · ~52h 26m drive
Portland, OR1788 mi · ~51h 39m drive
Denver, CO809 mi · ~23h 22m drive
Phoenix, AZ1150 mi · ~33h 13m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1175 mi · ~33h 57m drive
Honolulu, HI4055 mi · ~117h 9m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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