A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at UAPB are almost exclusively Black with a small White population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 96% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
4%
|
| Black |
92%
|
| Hispanic |
1%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 27% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff with a gender ratio of 56% women to 44% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UAPB has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
44%
|
| Women |
56%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,050
|
| Women |
1,337
|
UAPB serves a low number of students outside of Arkansas, with 59 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
59%
|
| Out of State |
38%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
75% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 14% |
| Part time Undergrads | 8.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=106412 IPEDS survey data for University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.