University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff: Statistics

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#3650 of 14,131 In the World
#1030 of 2,597 In North America
#958 of 2,496 In the United States
#11 of 24 In Arkansas
#698 of 3,467 For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation
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Acceptance rate
41%
Average SAT
977
Average ACT
16
Aid receiving
96%
Undergraduates
1,817
Graduates
188
Male:Female Ratio
44:56
Control
Public
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
www.uapb.edu

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Acceptance rate and admissions statistics

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has an acceptance rate of 41% and is among the top 11% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

Total Men Women
Acceptance Rate 41% 38% 44%
Applicants 6,625 2,655 3,970
Admissions 2,728 1,000 1,728
Freshmen enrolled full time 388 171 217
Freshmen enrolled part time 23 9 14

1,320 students enrolled in some distance education courses.

138 enrolled exclusively in distance education.

SAT scores

Among admitted applicants
54 or 13%
submitted SAT

25% of them
had 845
or below

75% of them
had 1108
or below

Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff are 845-1108 (middle 50% range).

ACT scores

Among admitted applicants
275 or 67%
submitted ACT

25% of them
had 14
or below

75% of them
had 18
or below

Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff are 14-18 (middle 50% range).

Admissions requirements

SAT/ACT Required
Secondary school GPA Required
Secondary school record Required
TOEFL Required
College-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

Black or African American 1757 (88%)
Nonresident Alien 75 (4%)
White 60 (3%)
Hispanic 59 (3%)
Two or more races 32 (2%)
Asian 8 (0.4%)
American Indian or Alaska Native 6 (0.3%)
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 4 (0.2%)

Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees

The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.

Average aid awarded
$10,883
Students receiving aid
96%

Tuition and fees

UndergraduatesGraduates
Tuition in-district $6,330$6,600
Tuition in-state $6,330$6,600
Tuition out-of-state $14,910$14,781
Fee in-district $3,082$2,476
Fee in-state $3,082$2,476
Fee out-of-state $3,082$2,476

Room and board costs

Dormitory capacity 1,418
Combined charge for room and board $9,194
Room charge $4,400
Meal charge $4,794

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff majors

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has granted 305 bachelor's degrees across 26 programs, 52 master's across 7 programs, and 1 doctorate degrees in Aquaculture. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

Major Associate Bachelor Master Doctoral
Business Administration and Management, General 35 5
General Studies 40
Biology & Biological Sciences, General 31
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 28
Criminal Justice & Safety Studies 23
Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse 18
Secondary Education and Teaching 16
Music, General 15
Social Work 15
Computer and Information Sciences, General 3 11
Industrial Technology & Technician 1 13
Agricultural Production Operations, General 13
Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General 10
Journalism 10
Chemistry, General 9
Psychology, General 9
Social Sciences, General 9
Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling 8
Accounting 6
Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other 1 5
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 5
Aquaculture 1 2 1
Art & Art Studies, General 4
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other 4
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 3
Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies 3
Mathematics, General 2
Agricultural Engineering 1
English Language and Literature, General 1
Hospitality Administration & Management, General 1
Grand Total 4 305 52 1

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has a graduation rate of 40%, which is among the 23% lowest for universities in the US.

Total Men Women
Graduation rate 40% 35% 45%
  • Full-time retention rate - 64%
  • Part-time retention rate - 27%

Publications & Citations

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has published 1,457 scientific papers with 29,251 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation, Ecology, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Organic Chemistry, and Physics.

Publications
1,457
Citations
29,251

Publication / Citation count by topic

Biology
1,147 / 25,793
Environmental Science
1,000 / 21,450
Chemistry
786 / 20,089
Engineering
619 / 13,235
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation
564 / 12,899
Ecology
546 / 11,714
Medicine
528 / 12,133
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
506 / 8,445
Organic Chemistry
481 / 14,201
Physics
455 / 10,266
Biochemistry
434 / 11,072
Geology
420 / 8,488
Genetics
336 / 7,347
Geography and Cartography
335 / 6,240
Computer Science
311 / 5,033
Materials Science
307 / 7,789
Animal Science
291 / 5,162
Quantum and Particle physics
279 / 6,160
Political Science
242 / 4,056
Economics
240 / 3,316
Agricultural Science
235 / 5,685
Law
231 / 3,911
Nutrition and Food Science
221 / 5,754
Sociology
219 / 2,876
Paleontology
214 / 3,725
Botany
210 / 4,381
Mathematics
199 / 2,223
History
191 / 4,085
Pathology
187 / 5,458
Oceanography
180 / 4,214
Business
176 / 2,294
Metallurgical Engineering
167 / 4,923
Philosophy
164 / 2,527
Archaeology
161 / 3,847
Psychology
158 / 3,157
Optical Engineering
131 / 2,730
Statistics
128 / 1,687
Public Health
122 / 2,696
Electrical Engineering
120 / 2,336
Zoology
110 / 1,905

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 7 39
1994 11 48
1995 10 69
1996 14 61
1997 9 63
1998 16 77
1999 20 71
2000 11 104
2001 15 105
2002 29 140
2003 31 209
2004 39 230
2005 27 222
2006 43 335
2007 31 391
2008 34 361
2009 37 464
2010 70 547
2011 41 617
2012 46 772
2013 39 736
2014 45 902
2015 52 795
2016 64 960
2017 41 1015
2018 65 1095
2019 77 1482
2020 85 1896
2021 71 2574
2022 85 2988
2023 65 3179
2024 72 3444
2025 43 3294
Academic rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff alumni

  1. Terron Armstead

    Terron Armstead
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1991-.. (age 35)
    Occupations
    athletics competitorAmerican football player
    Biography

    Terron Armstead is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle for 12 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the New Orleans Saints. He played college football for the Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions and was selected by the Saints in the third round of the 2013 NFL draft. He also played in the NFL for the Miami Dolphins.

  2. L. C. Greenwood

    L. C. Greenwood
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1946-2013 (aged 67)
    Occupations
    American football player
    Biography

    L. C. Henderson Greenwood was an American professional football player who was a defensive end for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Arkansas AM&N Golden Lions.

  3. Raye Montague

    Raye Montague
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1935-2018 (aged 83)
    Occupations
    engineer
    Biography

    Raye Jean Montague was an American naval engineer credited with creating the first computer-generated rough draft of a U.S. naval ship. She was the first female program manager of ships in the United States Navy.

  4. Danny K. Davis

    Danny K. Davis
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1941-.. (age 85)
    Enrolled in the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
    In 1961 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
    Occupations
    university teacherteacherpolitician
    Biography

    Daniel K. Davis is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Illinois's 7th congressional district since 1997. The district includes much of western Chicago, as well as the Loop. It also encompasses several of Chicago's inner western suburbs, such as Bellwood, Oak Park, and River Forest. Davis is a Democrat, a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and a former member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).

All 10 notable alumni

General info

Alternative names UAPB
Founded 1873
Motto Student-focused, Mission-based
Colors black, gold
Total FTE staff 617
Carnegie classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields

Location and contacts

Address 1200 N University Mail Slot 4789
Pine Bluff, Arkansas, 71601
United States
City population 41,000
Phone 8705758000

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