University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff: Statistics

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#3458 of 14,131 In the World
#962 of 2,597 In North America
#894 of 2,496 In the United States
#11 of 24 In Arkansas
#695 of 3,409 For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation
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Acceptance rate
58%
Average SAT
964
Average ACT
16
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
1,905
Graduates
195
Male:Female Ratio
45:55
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 58% and is among the top 20% 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 58% 57% 58%
Applicants 3,792 1,481 2,282
Admissions 2,182 847 1,330
Freshmen enrolled full time 385 176 209
Freshmen enrolled part time 26 12 14

1,336 students enrolled in some distance education courses.

170 enrolled exclusively in distance education.

SAT scores

Among admitted applicants
43 or 11%
submitted SAT

25% of them
had 880
or below

75% of them
had 1048
or below

Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff are 880-1048 (middle 50% range).

ACT scores

Among admitted applicants
321 or 78%
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 1846 (88%)
Nonresident Alien 71 (3%)
White 68 (3%)
Hispanic 52 (2%)
Two or more races 39 (2%)
Asian 8 (0.4%)
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 6 (0.3%)
American Indian or Alaska Native 5 (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
$12,274
Students receiving aid
100%

Tuition and fees

UndergraduatesGraduates
Tuition in-district $6,060$6,240
Tuition in-state $6,060$6,240
Tuition out-of-state $14,070$13,944
Fee in-district $2,959$2,407
Fee in-state $2,959$2,407
Fee out-of-state $2,959$2,407

Room and board costs

Dormitory capacity 1,418
Combined charge for room and board $9,122
Room charge $4,600
Meal charge $4,522

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff majors

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has granted 350 bachelor's degrees across 26 programs and 35 master's across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

Major Associate Bachelor Master
Business Administration and Management, General 41 5
Criminal Justice & Safety Studies 35
Biology & Biological Sciences, General 33
General Studies 31
Industrial Technology & Technician 26
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 26
Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse 22
Social Work 18
Social Sciences, General 13
Secondary Education and Teaching 12
Agricultural Production Operations, General 11
Computer and Information Sciences, General 9 2
Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General 11
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other 11
Journalism 10
Psychology, General 10
Chemistry, General 8
Aquaculture 3 4
Art & Art Studies, General 7
Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other 3 3
Accounting 5
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 5
Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies 5
English Language and Literature, General 4
Music, General 4
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 4
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 3
Hospitality Administration & Management, General 2
Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling 2
Agricultural Engineering 1
Mathematics, General 1
Grand Total 5 350 35

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has a graduation rate of 40%, which is among the 24% lowest for universities in the US.

Total Men Women
Graduation rate 40% 33% 44%
  • Full-time retention rate - 65%
  • Part-time retention rate - 27%

Publications & Citations

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has published 1,425 scientific papers with 26,725 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
1,425
Citations
26,725

Publication / Citation count by topic

Biology
1,124 / 23,589
Environmental Science
979 / 19,546
Chemistry
770 / 18,102
Engineering
610 / 11,846
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation
554 / 11,992
Ecology
532 / 10,480
Medicine
516 / 11,332
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
494 / 7,635
Organic Chemistry
482 / 12,733
Physics
452 / 9,227
Biochemistry
425 / 10,144
Geology
410 / 7,585
Geography and Cartography
329 / 5,619
Genetics
326 / 6,839
Computer Science
303 / 4,667
Materials Science
303 / 6,885
Animal Science
293 / 4,820
Quantum and Particle physics
277 / 5,628
Political Science
234 / 3,698
Economics
234 / 3,096
Agricultural Science
232 / 5,095
Law
223 / 3,560
Sociology
214 / 2,718
Nutrition and Food Science
213 / 5,242
Paleontology
210 / 3,325
Botany
204 / 3,975
Mathematics
192 / 2,080
History
188 / 3,628
Pathology
184 / 5,077
Oceanography
174 / 3,787
Business
173 / 2,135
Metallurgical Engineering
168 / 4,394
Philosophy
160 / 2,335
Archaeology
158 / 3,398
Psychology
151 / 3,000
Optical Engineering
130 / 2,511
Statistics
124 / 1,569
Public Health
120 / 2,533
Electrical Engineering
114 / 2,126
Demography
107 / 1,283

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 6 61
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 31 208
2004 39 230
2005 27 220
2006 43 336
2007 31 391
2008 34 361
2009 37 464
2010 70 546
2011 41 617
2012 46 773
2013 39 737
2014 45 899
2015 52 796
2016 64 960
2017 41 1016
2018 65 1093
2019 77 1482
2020 85 1901
2021 71 2572
2022 85 2987
2023 65 3177
2024 72 3416
Academic rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff alumni

  1. Terron Armstead

    Terron Armstead
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1991-.. (age 34)
    Occupations
    American football player
    Biography

    Terron Armstead is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the third round of the 2013 NFL draft. He played college football at Arkansas–Pine Bluff.

  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 84)
    Enrolled in the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
    In 1961 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
    Occupations
    politicianuniversity teacherteacher
    Biography

    Daniel K. Davis is an American politician who is the U.S. representative from Illinois's 7th congressional district, elected in 1996. The district serves much of western Chicago, as well as the Loop. It also includes 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 618
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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