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$5,130
Avg in-state tuition
$11,640
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 2,507, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 60%. The university offers 29 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 $5,130, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $11,640.
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.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
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
Ways Students Can Learn
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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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
2
Total Online Enrollment
2,333
Percent of Programs Online
96% On-campus
4% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's Not offered
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 25% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $5,130 | $11,640 |
Graduate | $5,184 | $11,760 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,000 |
On-campus room and board | $8,472 |
On-campus other expenses | $3,544 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $4,846 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $4,574 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,574 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $18,146 | $24,656 |
Off-campus without family | $15,550 | $22,060 |
Off-campus with family | $10,704 | $17,214 |
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
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Production Operations, General
BA
MA
DOC
Aquaculture
BA
MA
DOC
2Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Production Operations, General
BA
MA
DOC
Aquaculture
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Production Operations, General
BA
MA
DOC
Aquaculture
BA
MA
DOC
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Communication and Media Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
7Education
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
8Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
9Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
10English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
11Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
12Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
13Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
14Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
15Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
16Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
17Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other
BA
MA
DOC
18Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
19Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
20Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
21Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
22Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
23Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
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