University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other public schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$8,248
Avg in-state tuition
$14,908
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a small public university located on an urban campus in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,668, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 60%. The university offers 31 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 39%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $8,248, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $14,908.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
60% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
74% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
39% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Test scores Required
High school rank Recommended
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Recommended
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 14-18
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 800-1000
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards3k
Students enrolled
87%
Online student enrollment
14:1
Student to faculty ratio
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Demographics
Black
89%
White
4%
Hispanic
2%
Two or more races
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Unknown
0%
Asian
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
59%
Socio-economic diversity
76% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Financial Breakdown
On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsStudents Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
88%
State Grant Aid
30%
Institution Grant Aid
62%
Pell Grant
76%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$24k
Average student debt after graduation
$24k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.
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