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Summary
University of Arkansas--Pine Bluff is a public institution that was founded in 1873. It has a city setting and the campus size is 318 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Arkansas--Pine Bluff's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (South), 72. Its in-state tuition and fees are $5,435 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $10,739 (2011-12).
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The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is an 1890 Land Grant institution and is the second oldest public university in Arkansas. UAPB remains committed to the continuation and enhancement of its Center of Excellence (Aquaculture/Fisheries), and its areas of emphasis (science and mathematics, minority business development, education, and student development and leadership). The University offers premiere programs in aquaculture and regulatory science. It provides technical and outreach services related to minority business development, agriculture, human sciences, education, and student leadership development in fulfillment of the university's role in society: to lead, to educate, and to serve. UAPB has more than 100 years of experience in solving problems related to matters of education, health, welfare, economic development, governmental affairs for the Pine Bluff community, Arkansas, and the nation. For an extended time, UAPB has been and continues to be the "Flagship of the Delta". |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1873 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | city |
| 2011 Endowment | $1,679,845 |
Applying
When applying to University of Arkansas--Pine Bluff, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 20. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 29.4 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 29.4% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 20 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at University of Arkansas--Pine Bluff is 15:1. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 59.2 percent.
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| Student-faculty ratio | 15:1 | |
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Student Life
University of Arkansas--Pine Bluff is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
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| Student gender distribution | N/A |
| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
University of Arkansas--Pine Bluff offers a number of student services including placement service and health service. University of Arkansas--Pine Bluff also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour emergency telephones. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at University of Arkansas--Pine Bluff.
| Students who have cars on campus | N/A |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
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| In-state tuition and fees | $5,435 (2011-12) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $10,739 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $6,710 (2011-12) |
| Financial aid statistics | N/A |
* Overview details based on 2011 data
