University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
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Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — excellent value
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public institution in Pine Bluff with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 916, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.9K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
40% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $35,550 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,679.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •1910 The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff was authorized in 1873 by the Reconstruction-era legislature as the Branch Normal College and opened in 1875 with Joseph Carter Corbin principal.
- •(Although the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville was integrated when it opened in 1872, it soon became segregated after the end of Reconstruction and didn't start desegregation until 1948.
- •In 1927, the school severed its ties with the University of Arkansas and became Arkansas Agricultural, Mechanical Normal College (Arkansas AM N).
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 916
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
41.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$14,328
Programs (50)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
65%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
14
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from AR state average
Climate (School Year)
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