University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. freshman retention is below 65%; earnings-to-debt ratio is tight. 70% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public institution located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas with approximately 1,807 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 41% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $12,653 per year. The graduation rate is 40%, and the typical graduate earns $30,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is a public historically black university in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Founded in 1873, it is the second oldest public college or university in Arkansas. It was one of about 180 "normal schools" established by state governments in the 19th century to train teachers for the rapidly growing public common schools. UAPB is part of the University of Arkansas System and Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $11,679 average annual net price and relatively low debt at graduation ($14,328) make UAPB one of the more affordable paths to a degree, and its HBCU identity and 150-year history offer a strong sense of community and mission. However, the 40% graduation rate and 65% freshman retention rate are real concerns — meaning fewer than half of students who start here finish — and median earnings of $30,600 a decade out suggest limited financial upside in many of its programs. Worth considering if cost and campus culture are top priorities, but come in with a clear plan and strong support network to beat the odds.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 6% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,807 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
1200 N University Mail Slot 4789
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Official Links
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Conway, AR · Public
Arkansas Tech University
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NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, AR · Public
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR · Public
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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