University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,330

4.46% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$12,373

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

41.2%

6,625 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,005

86.4% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

40.3%

225 Graduates

About

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, AR. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff were General Studies (40 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (35 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (31 degrees).

In 2024, 362 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. 58.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (318 degrees), 24.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (13 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is $6,330, which is $−21,848 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is $6,330, which is $21,848 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,373.

In 2024, 89% of undergraduate students attending University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,330

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff was $6,330. The cost of tuition at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is $−21,848 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,373

2024 Value

6.22%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,373. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff grew by 6.22%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,201

Room and Board

$1,120

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff was of $7,201 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 3.9% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,120. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 6.32% with respect to 2023, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff received 6,625 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 74.7% annual growth. Out of those 6,625 applicants, 2,728 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 41.2% acceptance rate.

There were 2,005 students enrolled at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in 2024. 13% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has an overall enrollment yield of 15.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

41.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

2,728

Accepted Out of 6,625

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff was 41.2% (2,728 admissions from 6,625 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 57.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 74.7%, while admissions grew by 25%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

13%

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

13% of enrolled first-time students at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff had a total enrollment of 2,005 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is 1,732 students and the part-time enrollment is 273. This means that 86.4% of students enrolled at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, both undergraduate and graduate, is 87.6% Black or African American, 2.99% White, 2.94% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% Two or More Races, 0.499% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.399% Asian, and 0.2% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (50.5%), followed by Black or African American Male (38.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (1.54%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (31.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (27.7%) and White Male (9.22%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,005 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is 1,732 and the part-time enrollment is 273. This means that 86.4% of students enrolled at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
1,757 enrolled students
White
60 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
59 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is 87.6% Black or African American, 2.99% White, 2.94% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% Two or More Races, 0.499% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.399% Asian, and 0.2% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 60 more women than men received degrees from University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is black or african american (318 degrees awarded). There were 24.5 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (13 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is General Studies (40 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (35 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (31 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (17 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (9 degrees), and Human Sciences (10 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff are Physicians (465,130 people), Other managers (229,387 people), Postsecondary teachers (198,937 people), Other Physical Scientists (195,500 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (125,924 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in 2024 are Agriculture (17 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (9 degrees), Human Sciences (10 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (6 degrees), and Biology (31 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff are Agriculture (17 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (9 degrees), Human Sciences (10 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (6 degrees), and Biology (31 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (585,589 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (459,985 people), Elementary & secondary schools (330,129 people), Scientific research & development services (236,016 people), and Offices of physicians (218,791 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

Most Common (2024)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
3 degrees awarded
Industrial Technology
1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 3 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

151

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

211

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 151 degrees were awarded to men at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, which is 0.716 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (211).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 21 degrees were awarded to men at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in General Studies, which is 1.11 times more than the 19 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 24 degrees were awarded to men at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in General Biological Sciences, which is 3.43 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

41%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 27% of students graduating from University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 41% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 42% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
318 degrees awarded
White
13 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is black or african american (318 degrees awarded). There were 24.5 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (13 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Black or African American Female
287 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
274 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
266 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is black or african american female (287 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (274 degrees).

Operations

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has an endowment valued at nearly $8.33M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.54M (18.5%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff had a total salary expenditure of 93.7M. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff employs 52 Instructors, 42 Assistant professors and 27 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff are Female Instructor (31), Male Assistant professor (23), and Male Instructor (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff are: Office and Administrative Support, with 98 employees, Service, with 59 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 59 employees.

Endowment

$8.33M

2024 Endowment

7.76%

growth from 2023

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has an endowment valued at about $8.33M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff grew 7.76% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $41.1M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$36.6M

2024 Salaries

0.351%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff paid a median of $36.6M in salaries, which represents 39% of their overall expenditure ($93.7M) and a 0.351% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.8% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.43% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$9.04M

Instructional Salaries

143

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff paid a total of $9.04M to 143 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff were Office and Administrative Support with 98 employees, Service with 59 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 59 employees.

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