C+
Above Average
Score: 59/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
26/100 · earnings-weighted

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

4-Year Public HBCU
📍 Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601
Outcomes
C+
60/100
Affordability
B
65/100
Resources
C+
64/100
Experience
B
69/100
Prestige
C
40/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,100
Total Enrollment
40%
Graduation Rate
65%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
58%
Acceptance Rate
$11,649
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ▼

3% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$42,545
Avg Monthly Rent
$837
1-Year Change
-0.9%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$35,550
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$31,161
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$24,202
Median debt at graduation
40.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
922
Average SAT
16
Median ACT
69.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 68% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 10th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (AR wage index 0.72). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians$61,946$71,983-11%#43 of 51#27$25,262
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$67,231—————
Accounting and Related Services$32,401$60,272-21%#707 of 796#488$24,755
Computer and Information Sciences—$59,597-35%#443 of 459#383—
Criminal Justice and Corrections$35,532$53,255-4%#390 of 660#95$25,486
Biology$26,612$50,141-12%#683 of 841#386$20,349
Business Administration, Management and Operations$35,490$46,323-32%#1137 of 1176#1018$26,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$34,143$42,902-19%#414 of 476#310$25,011
Agricultural Business and Management$31,868$42,184-37%#77 of 77#76$20,209
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences$28,206$41,327-15%#37 of 49#25$25,230
Journalism$27,259$40,515-28%#181 of 187#162$27,807
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$30,536$39,026-24%#338 of 345#316$22,220
Social Work$28,094$38,652-25%#414 of 420#393$27,000
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions$30,057————$22,750
Psychology$27,486—————

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $42,545
  • Avg rent near campus: $837/mo — vs ~$511/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 71601 (15.4% cap, Pine Bluff)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $6,060 $14,070
Room $4,600
Board $4,522
Total Cost (On-Campus) $23,331 $31,341

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
73%
Receive Pell Grants
65%
Take Out Loans
$11,649
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$10,558
$30,001 - $48,000$11,091
$48,001 - $75,000$14,740
$75,001 - $110,000$15,719
$110,001+$15,423

Student Demographics

2,100
Total Students
55%
Women
87%
Traditional Age (18-24)
3%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 3%
Hispanic 2%
Black 88%
Asian 1%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 76%
Off-Campus (Renters) 3%
With Family 21%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~57 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 28%
Hybrid (Some Online) 64%
Fully Online 8%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 87%
25-64 (Adult) 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff?
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has an acceptance rate of 58%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff?
Tuition at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is $6,060 for in-state students and $14,070 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $11,649.
What is the graduation rate at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff?
The graduation rate at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is 40%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff a good school?
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has a Repit College Score of 59/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff?
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has a total enrollment of 2,100 students. Most students (87%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff?
Yes! Approximately 3% of students at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 57 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology