University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

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The latest iteration of this study, "Transforming Futures: The Economic Engine of HBCUs," reaffirms the significant economic contributions of University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Through the production and consumption of various goods and services by University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s faculty, employees, and students, this institution acts as a catalyst for economic growth locally and regionally. This dynamic creates a ripple effect, leading to increased employment opportunities, heightened economic expansion, and a more dynamic community environment.

Founded in 1873 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is the second-oldest public university and the only public historically Black institution in Arkansas. UAPB offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in biology, liberal arts and humanities, and physical education teaching and coaching.

  • $99.3M
    Total Economic Impact
  • 1112
    Jobs
  • $1.14B
    Total Lifetime Earnings for Graduates