University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff — College Profile

About

Founded in 1873, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is a public historically Black land-grant university and the second-oldest public institution in the state. Academically, UAPB is nationally distinguished for its premier Aquaculture and Fisheries Center of Excellence, alongside strong programs in agricultural sciences, nursing, industrial technology, and biology. Campus culture is vibrant and community-focused, animated by proud HBCU traditions, active Greek life, NCAA Division I SWAC athletics, and the acclaimed Marching Musical Machine of the Mid-South band. Serving as a crucial educational and economic anchor in the Arkansas Delta, the university uniquely pairs specialized, hands-on scientific research with a close-knit, supportive learning environment.

Wikipedia:The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is a public historically black university in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Founded in 1873, it is the second oldest public college or university in Arkansas. It was one of about 180 "normal schools" established by state governments in the 19th century to train teachers for the rapidly growing public common schools. UAPB is part of the University of Arkansas System and Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

Location

Pine Bluff, AR, 71601 · Town campus

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Nearest airport from college

MEM · Memphis

128 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$9,412$17,992

Housing & food (on campus)$9,194$9,194

Books & supplies$1,156$1,156

Cost of attendance$21,129$32,540

Average net price$12,653Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$17,992

In-state: $9,412

Housing & food (on campus)$9,194

Books & supplies$1,156

Cost of attendance$32,540

In-state: $21,129

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $12,653

Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: uapb.edu

How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2024-25

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s own figures for 2024-25, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.

Tuition$17,992

Housing$9,194

Books & supplies$1,156

Personal expenses$2,786

Transportation$1,338

Total published by the school$32,540

Source: uapb.edu · checked Sep 13, 2026

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$12,302

$30–48k

$11,324

$48–75k

$15,920

$75–110k

$13,975

$110k+

$17,840

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

40%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

23%

Back for yr 2

64%

Transferred

25%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

41% graduated · 26% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 31% left or unknown

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$31,161

10 yrs after entry$35,550

Debt

Median at graduation$24,202

Monthly payment$257

Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$26.7k

90th percentile$38,500

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

41%

Test policy

Required

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

922

R 425–570 · M 420–538

ACT midpoint

Comp 14–18 · E 12–19 · M 14–17

SAT middle 50%: 845–1108

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Student Body

Gender

Men 44%Women 56%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

12 : 1

Pell grant

70%

First-gen

37%

Family income

$22,300

Independent

15%

Age at entry

21.0

Part-time

10%

Race & ethnicity

White

Hispanic

Black

89%

Two or more

Non-resident

Varsity sports

NCAA Division I-FCS · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Football
Men's
Golf
Men's
Soccer
Women's
Softball
Women's
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$31,161

After 10 yrs

$35,550

Business Administration, Management and Operations41

Criminal Justice and Corrections35

Biology, General33

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities31

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas26

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians26

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing22

Social Work18

Agricultural Production Operations14

Social Sciences, General13

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General11

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions11

Journalism10

Psychology, General10

Computer and Information Sciences, General9

Chemistry8

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$8M

Full-time faculty

82%

Faculty salary

$6,201/mo

Teaching spend

$12,263

per student

Federal loans

58%

Classification

Carnegie type

Baccalaureate — diverse fields

Research activity

Research college or university

$8M research spending · 1 research doctorates a year

Undergraduate profile