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Is University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Worth It?

Pine Bluff, AR · Distant town · 1,807 students · Data: College Scorecard, June 2026 release

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a Baccalaureate College located in distant town in Pine Bluff, AR. It enrolls approximately 1,807 students. The acceptance rate is 41%, making it moderately selective. 40% of students finish within 6 years (150% of normal time) — mediocre — worth asking why. Median earnings of $35,550 vs. $24,202 in median debt means median debt equals about 8 months of gross pay (estimate). Only 37% of borrowers are making progress on their loans 3 years after leaving school — a warning sign about post-graduation outcomes.

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Source: FIRE 2027 College Free Speech Rankings (student survey fielded 2026 by College Pulse)

Avg Net Price / Year
$12,653
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,202
Median Earnings (10yr)
$35,550
Acceptance Rate
41%
4-yr Grad Rate
40%
Tuition (In-State)
$9,412
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$17,992
3-yr Loan Repayment
37%

⚠️ At this debt load, median debt equals ~8 months of full gross earnings (estimate).

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