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UAPB Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Extremely Low

Racial Diversity Index: 14%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at UAPB are almost exclusively Black with a small White population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 96% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.

Racial demographics of University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students
Race Percent of Students
White
4%
Black
92%
Hispanic
1%
Asian
0%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
0%
International
1%
Race Unknown
0%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 49%

There are 26% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff with a gender ratio of 56% women to 44% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UAPB has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
44%
Women
56%
Enrollment by gender for University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students
Gender Number of Students
Men
886
Women
1,119

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 34%

UAPB draws 66 percent of students from Arkansas, 32 percent from other states, and 2 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Arkansas, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
66%
Out of State
32%
Foreign
2%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$42,634 per year

77% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

2,005
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 14%
Part-time undergraduates 8.5%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=106412.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026