University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,444
Graduate Enrollment: 186
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Historically Black College/University
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 67.53%
Male/Female: 40% / 60% (2017)
First generation college students: 36.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 2.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.7% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 65.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 47.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 37.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 27.2% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 2.9%
Black: 90.4%
Hispanic: 2.2%
Asian: 0.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 2.3%
Non-resident alien: 1.1%
Unknown race: 0.3%
Black: 90.4%
Hispanic: 2.2%
Asian: 0.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 2.3%
Non-resident alien: 1.1%
Unknown race: 0.3%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $18,873
In-State tuition: $8,398Out-of-State tuition: $15,268
Estimated books and supplies: $1,120 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $8,624 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,606 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $4,858 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,606 (2022)
Average Family Income: $33,128 (2017)
Median Family Income: $22,300 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 69.8%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 58.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $24,202 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $257 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $10,141 |
| $30k-48k | $10,177 |
| $48k-75k | $12,245 |
| $75k-110k | $13,759 |
| $110k+ | $12,732 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 26%6-year graduation rate: 41%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.2% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $24,202 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $10,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $14,371 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $15,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 52.2% (2015) |
| @3 year | 55.3% (2017) |
| @5 year | 56.5% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 34.0% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 34.4% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $30,111 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $36,857 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 33 | $31,000 | $265 | $26,137 ($2,178) | $31,351 ($2,613) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 49 | $21,500 | $216 | $25,462 ($2,122) | $36,722 ($3,060) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 12 | $39,407 ($3,284) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 40 | $27,000 | $270 | $34,500 ($2,875) | $35,560 ($2,963) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 18 | $29,145 | $286 | $28,486 ($2,374) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 18 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 12 | $22,750 | $241 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 12 | $64,557 ($5,380) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 43 | $27,406 | $276 | $28,645 ($2,387) | $45,141 ($3,762) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 17 | $28,125 | $262 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Agricultural Production Operations. | 19 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Agricultural Production Operations. | 1 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Agricultural Production Operations. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Management and Policy. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Natural Resources Management and Policy. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Journalism. | 12 | $28,807 | $295 | $23,906 ($1,992) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 22 | $33,591 ($2,799) | |||
| Master's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 32 | $25,984 | $236 | $27,114 ($2,260) | $29,218 ($2,435) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | 33 | $25,262 | $268 | $58,680 ($4,890) | $65,953 ($5,496) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | 20 | $27,845 | $267 | $29,185 ($2,432) | $28,894 ($2,408) |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 6 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 3 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $54,072Full time faculty: 82%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 14.0
School's endowment start of year: $7,488,701 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $8,144,917 (2022)