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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

  • 4/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Pine Bluff, AR
  • 0 reviews
#5 Best Public Universities in Arkansas
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Overview

Total enrollment

2,005
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff overview
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, approximately 45 miles southeast of Little Rock, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is a historically Black university established in 1873 as Branch Normal College. The 327-acre campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, with the majority of academic facilities centered around the L.A. Davis Student Union. UAPB operates as a public land-grant institution, offering undergraduate and graduate programs with particular strengths in agriculture, aquaculture and fisheries, and industrial technology. The university maintains several student residence halls and apartments for on-campus living, and as a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), UAPB competes in NCAA Division I athletics, with football and basketball serving as the flagship sports programs.

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Ratings

UAPB is rated within the lower 32% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    4 out of 10
  • Academics
    4 out of 10
  • Resources
    7 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    2 out of 10
  • Value
    3 out of 10
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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 845/1108
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 14/18
  • GPA 2.9

Acceptance Rate

41.2%
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 15.1%
  • Application Fee $30

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Annual Cost to Attend

Arkansas Resident Tuition

$9,412

Out of State Resident Tuition

$17,992

Breakdown

In State Costs for University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
  • Tuition $9,412
  • Books and Supplies $1,156
  • Other Fees $3,082
  • Room and Board $9,194
  • Budget for Other Expenses $4,198
  • Total One Year Cost $27,042
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$30,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

23% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff are Business, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Liberal Arts and Humanities. 19% of students major in Business, 14% in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and 10% in Liberal Arts and Humanities.

  • Business 19%
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 14%
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 10%
  • Work and Family Studies 9%
  • Engineering Technology 8%
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Last updated: August 2026