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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public liberal arts college in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, with about 1,800 undergraduates. It is a historically Black college or university (HBCU). It admitted 41.2% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $9,412 a year for in-state students and $17,992 for students from other states, before aid.

What University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff costs

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff charges $9,412 a year in published tuition and fees for Arkansas residents, about $4,706 a semester, and $17,992 a year for students from other states, about $8,996 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $21,129 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $9,607 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

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Getting into University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

For fall 2024, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff received 6,625 applications and admitted 2,728 students, and 411 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 845 and 1108.

What University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
General Studies40
Business Administration and Management35
Biology / Biological Sciences31
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching28
Criminal Justice / Safety Studies23
Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse18
Social Work15
Music15

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's acceptance rate? 41.2% for fall 2024: 2,728 of 6,625 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff? $9,412 a year for in-state students and $17,992 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff? About 1,800 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 845–1108.

What is the campus setting at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.

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