Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001086
- Phone: (479) 575-2000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
43.94%FINANCIAL AID RATE
98%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
15:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$10,066Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB)
Administration Bldg 425, Fayetteville, AR
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public historically black institution located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Most historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. As a land grant institution this school is among larger public institutions in the state of Arkansas. Enrollment at UAPB is nearly 3,400 yearly.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Security And Protective Services
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Family And Consumer Sciences
- Engineering Technology
To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then studied by the admissions office. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1130 - 1490 on the SAT and between 15 - 20 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to this school. Only 29% of applicants are admitted to the school due to the large number of applicants and the intense competition for the limited enrollment spots.
Tuition & fees at UAPB are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs nearly $5,900 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $12,000 per year. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $4,000. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible by way of grants and loans.
UAPB offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Golf (NCAA Division I-AA)
Students may visit the UAPB website to get a complete list of areas of study, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the applicants UAPB accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is about 2,600. The student body is made up of 96% undergraduate students and 22% graduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $10,500. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. There is also a $30 application fee for students applying to the school. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are:
- State Residents: $5,100-$6,200
- Out-of-State: $12,000-$13,970
- Part-time students are charged:
- In-State: $170-$210 per unit
- Out-of-State: $390-$470 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 98% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 94% | $8,867 |
Receiving Student Loans | 74% | $5,872 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff may provide student services including:- Online classes
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assisting students to find work
- Day care
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Art and Design Program
- Dietetics Program
- Music Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
UAPB is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Southwestern Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Southwestern Athletic Conference)
- Track and Field (Southwestern Athletic Conference)
- Football (Southwestern Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
- Journalism (B)
Engineering Technology
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Health and Clinical Professions
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B)
Security and Protective Services
Social Sciences
- Social Science (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Music (B)
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
- Henderson State University in Searcy, AR (65 miles away)
- Delta State University in Greenville, MS (68 miles away)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus in El Dorado, AR (98 miles away)
- Mississippi Valley State University in Columbus, MS (105 miles away)
- Grambling State University in Chalmette, LA (125 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Visit the main Arkansas colleges & universities profile page
- Review a list of Arkansas state universities
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001086
- Phone: (479) 575-2000
- School Homepage