University of Arkansas at Pine BluffSchool Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Pine Bluff, AR

This school is more affordable than other public schools.

Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$8,248

Avg in-state tuition

$14,908

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

HBCU: YesHistorically Black Colleges and Universities are accredited schools established prior to 1965 whose principal mission was, and is, the education of Black Americans. Explore our HBCU resource hub to learn more.

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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 2,498, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 44%. The university offers 29 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 33%, 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

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

Acceptance Rate Insight

44% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

SAT & ACT

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 890-1050

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 16-20

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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2k

Students Enrolled

64%

Online Student Enrollment

14:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus
International Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

Black

89%

White

3%

Hispanic

2%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Unknown

0%

Asian

0%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

58%

Socio-economic diversity

74% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

74%

State Grant Aid

24%

Institution Grant Aid

56%

Pell Grant

74%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,418
State Grant Aid $1,344
Institution Grant Aid $8,429
Pell Grant Aid $5,014

Financial Outlook

$24k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

$24k

Average student debt after graduation

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships
Resource

Financial Aid Overview

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. 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.