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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff admits 41% of those who apply, which makes it moderately selective. The median admission rate of colleges on this site that report one is 77%. The average SAT score of admitted students is 922 out of 1600 (midpoints: 464 in reading and writing, 449 in maths). The midpoint ACT score is 16 out of 36.
What it costs
| Tuition and fees, students from Arkansas | $9,703 |
| Tuition and fees, students from elsewhere | $18,765 |
| Room and meals on campus | $9,400 |
| Books and supplies | $1,156 |
| Average full cost of a year (tuition, living, books), before aid | $22,388 |
| Average net price after grants and scholarships | $11,528 |
The net price is what students who got federal aid paid on average for a year after grants and scholarships were taken off (for a public college, students from inside the state). It is 33% below the median net price of colleges in Arkansas on this site ($17,192). International students are normally charged the out-of-state tuition and do not receive US federal aid.
Net price by family income
| Family income a year | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | $11,258 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $10,643 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $12,175 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $14,747 |
| Above $110,000 | $12,339 |
For students who received federal aid. A negative figure means grants were larger than the cost counted.
For an estimate that fits your own family, use the college's net price calculator.
Results
| Measure | This college | AR median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students who come back for a second year | 64% | 69% | 73% |
| Students who finish their degree (within one and a half times the normal length) | 39% | 45% | 49% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $40,307 | $47,131 | $53,132 |
| Median federal loan debt of those who finish | $24,656 | $20,500 | $19,994 |
Medians are the middle value of the colleges on this site in Arkansas and in the whole country. Completion and return rates count first-time, full-time students. Earnings and debt count students who received federal aid.
The students
74% of undergraduates receive a Pell Grant, the federal grant for students from lower-income families. 59% take a federal student loan. The undergraduate body is 56% women and 44% men. By undergraduate numbers it is number 9 of the 27 colleges in Arkansas on this site that report a size; the middle-sized one has 1,100.
Other colleges in Arkansas of a similar size
- Ouachita Baptist UniversityArkadelphia, private nonprofit
- University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesLittle Rock, public
- John Brown UniversitySiloam Springs, private nonprofit
- Henderson State UniversityArkadelphia, public
- Hendrix CollegeConway, private nonprofit
- Southern Arkansas University Main CampusMagnolia, public
Common questions
What is the acceptance rate of University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff?
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff admits 41% of applicants, according to the College Scorecard.
How much is tuition at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff?
Published tuition and fees are $9,703 a year for students from Arkansas and $18,765 for others. Most students with aid pay less: see the net price.
What is the graduation rate of University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff?
39% of first-time, full-time students finish within one and a half times the normal length of the course.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education, data released on 2 November 2026; checked in November 2026. Net price, debt and earnings describe students who received US federal aid. Costs change each year. This is official data for general information, not advice: confirm costs and admission rules on the college's own website and at collegescorecard.ed.gov.