University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	1,421
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	68%
Students retention rate	63%
On-time graduation rate	41%

Located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, UAPB is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, UAPB emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at UAPB is reported to be 41%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Arkansas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at UAPB is 63% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Arkansas is 68%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at UAPB do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

67.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,398

Cost of attendance at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in 2022 for students from Arkansas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average	$7,808
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,268

Cost of attendance at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average	$14,444
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff received on average $10,877 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,877

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	494	81%	$5,554	$2,743,867
Other Federal Grant	567	93%	$6,746	$3,825,118
State Grant/Scholarships	90	15%	$2,001	$180,073
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	511	84%	$5,019	$2,564,791
Total Grant & Scholarships	604	99%	$10,877	$6,569,982

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students is 40.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 48.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 31.4%.

40.8%

African American 40.7% 255 students
white 37.5% 9 students
hispanic 37.5% 3 students
International Students 71.4% 5 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southwestern Athletic Conference
Baseball Southwestern Athletic Conference
Basketball Southwestern Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Southwestern Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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