UAPB Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 41.18%. Selective, indicating a somewhat competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 985. Below average SAT scores, indicating a less competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $9,375
- Out-of-State Tuition: $17,955
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UAPB:
- Total Enrollment: 2,005, including 138 online students
- 1,817 Undergraduate, 188 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 44.2% men, 55.8% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 40%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 24%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 64%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 51 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 2 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 11 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UAPB Overview
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is a four-year, public school located in Pine Bluff, AR. It is a historically black college/university. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Baccalaureate Colleges) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The UAPB's tuition & fees is $9,375 for Arkansas residents and $17,955 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 89% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $12,409.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,005 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
UAPB's acceptance rate is 41.18% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 15.07%. The median SAT score is 985 and the ACT score is 16.
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is $9,375 for in-state students and $17,955 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,076 for in-state students and $17,257 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,745 for Arkansas residents and $18,931 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,526 for Arkansas residents and $18,213 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,375 | $17,955 |
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| Graduate | $9,076 | $17,257 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,745 | $18,931 |
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| Graduate | $9,526 | $18,213 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at UAPB
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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