University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
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.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 41%
- Average net price: $12,373
- Undergraduate enrollment: 2,062
- Graduation rate (150%): 40%
- Graduation rate (200%): 42%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 53%
- Student to faculty ratio: 12:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $35,550
- Median earnings (8 years): $33,831
- Median earnings (6 years): $31,161
- Control: Public
- Locale: Town, distant
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Pine Bluff, AR
Majors and programs
The most common programs at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff include General Studies, Business Administration and Management, Biology.
- General Studies (40 bachelor's) · median earnings $42,902 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,011
- Business Administration and Management (35 bachelor's) · median earnings $46,323 4 years after graduation · median debt $26,000
- Biology (31 bachelor's) · median earnings $50,141 4 years after graduation · median debt $20,349
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching (28 bachelor's) · median earnings $39,026 4 years after graduation · median debt $22,220
- Criminal Justice (23 bachelor's) · median earnings $53,255 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,486
- Nursing (18 bachelor's) · median earnings $67,231 1 year after graduation
- Social Work (15 bachelor's) · median earnings $38,652 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Music (15 bachelor's)
- Agricultural Production Operations (13 bachelor's) · median earnings $42,184 4 years after graduation · median debt $20,209
- Industrial Technology (13 bachelor's) · median earnings $71,983 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,262
Degree mix: Business 33%, Engineering 1%, Computer Science 10%, Health 21%, Biological Sciences 22%, Psychology 6%, Communication 7%.
Award levels offered: Certificates, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $12,302 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $12,302
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $11,324
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $15,920
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $13,975
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $17,840
- In-state tuition and fees: $9,412
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $17,992
- Books and supplies: $1,156
- On-campus room and board: $9,194
- Off-campus room and board: $5,450
- Off-campus with family: $5,318
- Typical cost of attendance: $21,129
- Sticker vs net gap: 41%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 70%
- Federal loan recipients: 58%
- Average institutional grant: $10,078
- Average federal loan: $6,171
- Median debt at graduation: $24,202
Admissions
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff admits 41% of applicants. Of students admitted, 15% enrolled.
- Applications: 6,625
- Admitted: 2,728
- Enrolled: 411
- Yield (first-choice signal): 15%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 2,062
- Women: 55%
- Commuter share (estimated): 31%
- Part-time undergraduates: 10%
- Age 25 and older: 10%
- Graduate students: 129
- Graduation rate: 40%
- Come back after freshman year: 64%
- First-generation: 37%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 34%
- Student to faculty: 12:1
- Professor salary: $65,912
- Associate professor salary: $62,421
- Assistant professor salary: $57,083
- On-campus housing capacity: 1,418
- Meal plan meals per week: 20
- Average SAT: 985
- Average ACT: 16
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff acceptance rate? University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff admits 41% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $12,302 a year after aid. Average net price is $12,373.
What majors does University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff offer? Popular programs include General Studies, Business Administration and Management, Biology, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, Criminal Justice.
What is the average salary after University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $35,550 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 53% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 40%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff official site: https://uapb.edu.