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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

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Location: University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

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Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601

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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

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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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%

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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

4100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,328

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

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Programs (50)

Student Life

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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

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Forbes

#52

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Niche

#38

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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.
•) It later was designated as a land-grant college under the 1890 federal amendments to Morrill Land-Grant Acts.
•In 1927, the school severed its ties with the University of Arkansas and became Arkansas Agricultural, Mechanical Normal College (Arkansas AM N).
•It moved to its current campus location in 1929.

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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)

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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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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby accommodations

$80-150/night

< 10 mi

Airport Transit

Memphis (MEM)129 miles

Rental car

194 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

258 min$155-258

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)304 miles

Rental car

456 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

608 min$365-608

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award