School Overview
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is a historically black university that was founded over one hundred years ago in 1873. Located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, UAPB is the oldest HBCU and the second oldest public higher education institution in Arkansas (the University of Arkansas being the first.) UAPB often goes by its nickname the “Flagship of the Delta.” UAPB is also a member-school in the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
General Information
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Admission Office 1200 North University Drive, Mail Slot 4981 Pine Bluff, AR 71601-2799 (870) 575-8493 (800) 264-6585 Fax: (870) 575-4608 [email protected] Contact: Mary Jones Registrar |
Main Address 1200 North University Drive Pine Bluff, AR 71601 (870) 575-8000 www.uapb.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 3,388 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 980 Degree-seeking undergrads: 3,352 Graduate enrollment: 137 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: No |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 58% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 60% |
College Majors
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Agriculture & Related Sciences Arts, Visual & Performing Biological & Biomedical Sciences Business, Management, & Marketing Communications & Journalism Computer & Information Sciences Education Engineering Technologies English Language & Literature Family & Consumer Sciences Health Professions & Clinical Sciences History Liberal Arts & Sciences Mathematics Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Natural Resources & Conservation Parks, Recreation & Fitness Physical Sciences Psychology Public Administration & Services Security & Protective Services Social Sciences |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (870) 575-8000 |
| Website: | www.uapb.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://www.uapb.edu/admissions.aspx |
| Address: | 1200 N University Mail Slot 4789, Pine Bluff, AR 71601 |
| Setting: | City: Small |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 2,498 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 29% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 14 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 894 (36% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $8,248 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $14,908 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 98% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $9,509 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 2 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 2 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Education | 6 | 4 | |||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 1 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 4 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 1 | |||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | 1 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | ||||
| Grand total | 6 | 7 | 29 | 8 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $8,248 |
| Out-of-state | $14,908 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $7,570 |
| Out-of-state | $14,146 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 553 | 98% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 533 | 95% | $9,509 |
| Student loan aid | 411 | 73% | $6,185 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,241 | 91% | $10,483 |
| Federal student loans | 1,654 | 67% | $6,568 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 5,136 | 1,915 | 3,221 | Percent admitted | 100% | 43% | 45% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 10% | 11% | 8% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 2,498 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,382 |
| Graduate enrollment | 116 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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