University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

What is the cost of studying for a year at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff?

For 2024-25, reported annual undergraduate tuition and required fees totaled $9,375 for an in-state full-time student and $17,955 for an out-of-state full-time student. These are published charges before grants or scholarships, not complete estimates of everything a student will spend.

• In-state undergraduate tuition: $6,330; required fees: $3,045.
• Out-of-state undergraduate tuition: $14,910; required fees: $3,045.
• Reported typical room and board: $9,400 for the academic year.

Adding the reported room-and-board amount gives a preliminary total of $18,775 for an in-state student or $27,355 for an out-of-state student before books, transportation, personal expenses, and any program-specific charges. Those sums are calculations from the same reported year, not UAPB's complete individualized cost-of-attendance budgets. A commuter's housing expenses may look quite different.

Published price and net price also answer different questions. Net price estimates subtract grant and scholarship aid but can still leave costs to cover through savings, earnings, or loans. For students from families with annual income of $48,000 or less, the reported average net price was $11,324; an individual aid offer may differ. UAPB's aid reporting shows that many students receive assistance, while 58% used student loans. Completing the FAFSA and reviewing the itemized aid offer are essential to understanding the amount that would actually need to be paid or borrowed.

What are the work-study opportunities at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff?

Eligible UAPB students may be able to use Federal Work-Study to earn wages through approved part-time employment. Work-Study is earned through hours worked; it is not an upfront grant automatically deducted from a tuition bill.

Students generally indicate interest through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), then follow UAPB's hiring process if Work-Study appears in their aid offer. An award does not itself assign a job, and available positions and hours can be limited. Ordinary campus jobs may have different funding and eligibility rules, while internships may be paid, unpaid, or tied to academic credit. The financial aid office can clarify Work-Study eligibility; career services can help students search for positions and prepare applications.

Other aid may include federal grants for eligible students, Arkansas aid programs, university scholarships, and federal student loans. Veterans and eligible dependents should work with UAPB's veterans services office to determine how their specific education benefits apply.