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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
About 41 in 100 applicants get into University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff anchors the college town of Pine Bluff, AR, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint. It is one of the nation's historically Black colleges and universities, a designation that shapes both its history and its present mission. It carries a land-grant charter — the 1862 mandate that ties it to agricultural and practical education.
Its highest-earning path is Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, where graduates median $71,983 four years out. Faculty pay averages $74,412 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,807 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 64.2% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 880 and 1048 — below the AR middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff requires SAT or ACT scores from all applicants — the middle 50% ranges below describe University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's full admitted class, not a self-selected subset.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 430 | 485 | 528 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 480 | 520 |
| ACT Composite | 14 | 16 | 18 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff received 3,792 applications and admitted 2,182 (57.5%), with 411 enrolling.
How University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff compares
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | Arkansas median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 41.2% | 70.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,412 | $13,467 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $35,550 | $44,308 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's median earnings are $35,550 — below the Arkansas benchmark of $44,308. Weigh that against the $9,412 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff prices by residency: $9,412 in-state versus $17,992 out-of-state — a $8,580 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
With 1,807 undergraduates, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
40.4% graduate within six years. Roughly 60% don't — ask a University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $71,983 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $60,272 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $59,597 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,255 |
| Biology, General | $50,141 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $46,323 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,902 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $42,184 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | $41,327 |
| Journalism | $40,515 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $39,026 |
| Social Work | $38,652 |
Median earnings for these 12 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $35,550 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 21 additional University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff?
Among the admitted class, the middle 50% scored 880–1048 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 41.2% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's acceptance rate?
57.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,182 admitted from 3,792 applicants.
How much does University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff cost?
In-state tuition is $9,412; out-of-state students pay $17,992. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $35,550 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Arkansas
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock — 58.8% admitted
- Hendrix College — 55.6% admitted
- University of the Ozarks — 59.5% admitted
- University of Arkansas — 74.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.