University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

1200 N. UNIVERSITY DRIVE | PINE BLUFF WWW.UAPB.EDU | 870-575-8000

OVERVIEW

Opportunity and access are the foundation of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff educational experience. Since its inception, UAPB has educated and inspired some of the world’s greatest minds to reach beyond their circumstances and become who they want to be. Its designation as one of only two land-grant institutions and the only land-grant Historically Black College or University in Arkansas means that the school’s mission to serve a diverse student population and foster learning, growth and productivity will never change. Core values of empowerment and accountability drive the tight-knit community of educators and learners. Strong support from faculty and administration and the familial atmosphere create the optimal environment for student success. In fact, more students are choosing UAPB every day; its fall 2020 undergraduate enrollment increased by 57.8 percent and graduate enrollment by 39 percent. Moreover, the university’s student success programs have led to retention rates that are among the highest in the state.

ACADEMICS

UAPB students gain an exceptional education, a culturally relevant learning experience and exposure to growth opportunities beyond the classroom. As a leading land-grant, researchfocused historically Black college or university, UAPB students have access to more than 40 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs, including agricultural engineering, nursing on both the generic and RN (registered nurse) to BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) tracks, the 35th best criminal justice program nationwide, according to Study.com, a Master of Science in addiction studies, a Master of Education with emphasis in educational leadership and a doctorate in aquaculture/fisheries. The department of industrial technology management and applied engineering has a job-placement rate of more than 90 percent for graduating students. Additionally, students have myriad opportunities for studying abroad through the school’s Office of International Programs and Studies.

AFFORDABILITY AND SCHOLARSHIPS

UAPB consistently ranks as one of Arkansas’ most affordable institutions and reduces the burden on continuing students through programs funded through the generosity of alumni. The university also awards $6.3 million in scholarships annually to first-time entering freshmen and transfer and continuing students.

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s distinguished alumni include a NASA aerospace engineer, a Milken Educator Award winner, a world-renowned visual artist, a Grammy Award-winning musician and the pioneer of kidney transplantation.