Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Pine Bluff, Arkansas |
| Online | uapb.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, approximately 45 miles southeast of Little Rock, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is a historically Black university established in 1873 as Branch Normal College. The 327-acre campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, with the majority of academic facilities centered around the L.A. Davis Student Union. UAPB operates as a public land-grant institution, offering undergraduate and graduate programs with particular strengths in agriculture, aquaculture and fisheries, and industrial technology. The university maintains several student residence halls and apartments for on-campus living, and as a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), UAPB competes in NCAA Division I athletics, with football and basketball serving as the flagship sports programs.
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Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
UAPB is rated within the lower 29% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#956 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#392 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Colleges in Arkansas
#7 in Best Public Colleges in Arkansas
#8 in Best Value Colleges in Arkansas
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 880/1048 |
| ACT | 14/18 |
| GPA | 2.9 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $30 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Arkansas Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,120 |
| Other Fees | $2,959 |
| Room and Board | $9,122 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,070 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,331 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,120 |
| Other Fees | $2,959 |
| Room and Board | $9,122 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,070 |
| Total One Year Cost | $31,341 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 19% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 14% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 10% |
| Work and Family Studies | 9% |
| Engineering Technology | 8% |
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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.
Current students may use the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025