University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
PublicPine Bluff, AR
Located in Pine Bluff, AR, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public small school with roughly 1,807 undergraduates. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate near 41%. Among reported majors, Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians shows the strongest outcomes -- $71,983/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $8,580 more per year in tuition and fees (1.9x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Academic Common Market
Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia can pay in-state tuition for a specific major that no public college in their home state offers. You need admission to that major and approval from your home state's coordinator.
Where do you stand against University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's acceptance rate?
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in Pine Bluff, AR admits approximately 41% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff?
Admitted students at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff typically score between 845–1108 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff?
Admitted students at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff typically score between 14–18 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff cost?
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's total cost of attendance is reported at $21,129 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff takes part in the Academic Common Market, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff?
For 2024-25, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's published tuition and required fees were $17,992 for out-of-state students and $9,412 for in-state students -- $8,580 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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