University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1873Distant townHBCUSEVP certified

About

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.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$18,765
Estimated total for international students: US$31,450
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison): US$9,703
Total cost for in-state students: US$22,388

Net price calculatoruapb.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 1,807
Graduate students: 188
International undergraduates: 3%
Students per teacher: 12 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 41%
SAT: Reading and writing 425–570 · Maths 420–538
ACT: 14–18

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 39%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$40,307

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (48)

Bachelor's degrees30 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAgricultural Business and ManagementAgricultural EngineeringAgricultural Production OperationsBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyFamily and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsHospitality Administration/ManagementIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMathematicsMusicPhysicsPsychology, GeneralRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Master's degrees8 subjects

Agricultural Production OperationsBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Doctoral degrees1 subject

Agricultural Production Operations

Associate's degrees6 subjects

Agricultural Production OperationsChemistryCriminal Justice and CorrectionsIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMathematics

Undergraduate certificates3 subjects

Criminal Justice and CorrectionsHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesSecurity Science and Technology

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.