Overview
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public institution and historically black university. It is a land-grant research university and member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. UAPB operates Research and Extension offices around the state in Lake Village, Newport, and Lonoke, but the main Pine Bluff campus is home to the University Museum and Cultural Center, which houses historical artifacts, letters, photographs, and more from the African-Americans who helped define the university.
Acceptance Rate:
69%
Average Net Price:
$12,320
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
2.9
Average ACT Composite
18
Average SAT Composite
978
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $9,019 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $17,029 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $9,122 |
| Books and Supplies | $1120 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
70%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
66%
Average Aid Per Year
$13,469
66%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,283
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$6,249
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
60%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,905
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$225
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- HBCU
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
73%
Submitting ACT
14%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 18
Average SAT Composite: 978
Admissions Resources
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
2,387
Total Number of Undergrads
2,182
0
100
24%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
39%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
37
Faculty Overview
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Housing
0
100
45%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Golden Lions
School Colors
black and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southwestern Athletic Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$30,600
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingUAPB is in a small town but, if you are involved in campus activities there is plenty to do.
Kenya from Memphis, TN
The classes are not just teaching the subject. The professors are also teaching life lessons that will help after graduation.
Kourtney from Little Rock , AR
if you make good friends and get active, you will have some of the best memories here!!!
Erica from Little Rock, AR
The University of Arkansas @ Pine Bluff (UAPB) deserves a high grade of 8 out of 10 on its smooth admissions procedures for students. It deserves an 8 for its research provisions @ the library for students. It deserves an 8 on how it allows the student government to be effective in the entire scheme of promoting and implementing ideas for us.
mercedes from Memphis, TN
My university is worth wild. It have many great opportunities. I rate my university a 8 out of 10.
Devonte from Cleveland, OH
UAPB is a great school it is a lot of hands on learning. I think that more people should come to Pine Bluff and give it a chance. the best thing about it is that we learn a lot while having fun incorporated with our study schedules.
Quincy from Marion, AR
UAPB is a great university. Despite of all the flaws it has the school overall is great. There are great teachers as well as students. Theres always something to do around campus. Your never bored unless you decide to be
Shinice from Marvell, AR
Different but possibly what some people need in order to grow and learn.
Cj from Arkansas
