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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

#98 in US ranking Pine Bluff, AR
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Public
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4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$22,388
Tuition & fees
$8,903
Avg. aid
$12,409
Receiving aid
96%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
41%
SAT range
845–1108
ACT range
14–18

Outcomes

Graduation rate
40%
Median salary
$39,252
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff?

Homecoming and Founders' Week are recurring UAPB traditions that connect current students with alumni and institutional history. Their particular events and schedules vary by year.

Homecoming typically brings together athletics, student activities, and alumni gatherings. Founders' Week provides a setting to recognize the university's origins as Branch Normal College and its later development. Unity Fest is another reported campus event associated with student community programming. Students should use the current university events calendar for dates, locations, and participation details rather than assuming each celebration follows the same format every year.

What are the student housing and dining options at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff?

UAPB offers university-operated housing for undergraduates and campus dining options. Housing availability does not mean every applicant is guaranteed a room, so students who want to live on campus should follow the current housing application and assignment process.

Residence options and meal plans can differ in layout, eligibility, and price. Before accepting an assignment, students should review the housing agreement, move-in dates, meal-plan rules, and what the quoted charge includes. The reported typical annual room-and-board amount is discussed in the cost section; a student's actual bill will depend on the option selected. Students planning to commute or live off campus should also account for transportation, food, and lease costs when comparing choices.

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

No

School organizations

45

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
12:1
Undergraduates living on campus
41%
Campus size
327 acres

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 7

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Library Services and Resources

Main library name

John Brown Watson Memorial Library

Number of libraries on campus

6

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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