University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public four-year historically Black university located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, in a distant town setting. The university enrolls 2,580 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 41.67 out of 100. Its completion rate is 40% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 65% (IPEDS 2023), reflecting moderate outcomes at a regional HBCU serving southeast Arkansas.

The university offers associate-level programs in Industrial Technology and Registered Nursing, providing students with applied credentials in technical operations and healthcare that support regional workforce development in the Arkansas Delta region.

Located in Pine Bluff, AR, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has historically served as a primary higher education access point for students in southeast Arkansas. Its industrial technology and nursing programs align with local economic needs, offering students practical credentials alongside the broader academic resources of a four-year university.