University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is one of the eleven public 4-year colleges in Arkansas. The campus is located in an urban area, in Pine Bluff.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,612 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 514 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 365 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 71%). Every year 29% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $4,980, and fees were $2,428. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $11,310 and $2,428 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students2,612 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate71% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 1 | 11 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 124 miles radius of University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
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University of Arkansas at Little Rock
38 miles away |
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
39 miles away |
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University of Arkansas at Monticello
47 miles away |
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Henderson State University
60 miles away |
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University of Central Arkansas
63 miles away |
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Delta State University
81 miles away |
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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
96 miles away |
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Arkansas Tech University
96 miles away |
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University of Louisiana at Monroe
119 miles away |
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Louisiana Tech University
124 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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University of Arkansas at Monticello
offers 4 nursing programs |
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Bluefield State College
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Norfolk State University
offers 5 nursing programs |
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Glenville State College
offers 1 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1950 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 04/01/1979 - 04/01/2013 |
Admission
47%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 883 to 1060 |
| ACT | 16 to 20 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $30 |
| Graduates | $45 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $164/credit | |
| In State Students | $164/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $372/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $207/credit | |
| In State Students | $207/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $469/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $7,380 | $7,380 | $16,740 |
| ADN | 70 | $11,480 | $11,480 | $26,040 |
| BSN | 125 | $20,500 | $20,500 | $46,500 |
| FNP | 50 | $10,350 | $10,350 | $23,450 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 98% of University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 78% | $4,789 |
| Other Federal Grant | 22% | $1,041 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 26% | $1,366 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 58% | $8,206 |
| Federal Student Loans | 66% | $5,789 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $6,876 |
$8,149
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$8,136 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$8,228 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$9,542 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$14,216 |
| Over $110,000$13,595 |
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Student Population
2,517
Undergrads
95
Graduates
1,527
Women
1,085
Men
91%
Full-time
9%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Black/African American |
91% |
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White |
4% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
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Hispanic |
2% |
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Two or more races |
1% |
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Asian |
0% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Arkansas state board of nursing.
