Pine Bluff, AR Colleges
Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff is the largest city and county seat of Jefferson County,Arkansas, United States. It is also the principal city of the Pine Bluff Metropolitan Statistical Area and part of the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Pine Bluff, Arkansas Combined Statistical Area. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 52,693, ranking it as the seventh most populous city in the state. According to the 2007 US Census Estimate, Pine Bluff now has a population of 50,667
The city is situated in the southeast section of the state in the Arkansas Delta with the Arkansas Timberlands region to its immediate west. Its topography is largely flat with wide expanses of farmland surrounding it. Pine Bluff is home to a number of creeks, streams, bayous (Bayou Bartholomew is the longest bayou in the world and is the second most diverse stream in the United States), and larger bodies of water such as Lake Saracen, Lake Langhofer (Slack Water Harbor) and the Arkansas River.
Schools in and around Pine Bluff, AR
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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Four or more years; Public; 3,802 students; $8,220 average out-state tuition; $3,540 average in-state tuition |
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Southeast Arkansas College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 1,995 students; $4,080 average out-state tuition; $2,040 average in-state tuition |
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Philander Smith College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 664 students; $8,620 average out-state tuition; $8,620 average in-state tuition |
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ITT Technical Institute-Little Rock
Four or more years; Private for profit; 654 students; $16,848 average out-state tuition; $16,848 average in-state tuition |
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Arkansas Baptist College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 538 students; $6,400 average out-state tuition; $6,400 average in-state tuition |
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University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Four or more years; Public; 12,362 students; $13,500 average out-state tuition; $5,040 average in-state tuition |
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Remington College-Little Rock Campus
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; 467 students; $14,427 average out-state tuition; $14,427 average in-state tuition |
Pine Bluff, AR Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
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| Verlyn L. Heath Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Arkansas Service Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| Marion Maccarrell Scott Scholarship | Varies | February 17, 2012 |
| Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Nevada County | Varies | March 30, 2012 |
| Missing in Action / Killed in Action Dependents' Scholarship - NPCC | Varies | April 01, 2012 |
| Law Enforcement Officers' Dependents Scholarship - NPCC | Varies | April 01, 2012 |
Popular Majors in Pine Bluff
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Business Administration and Management
- Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies
- Early Childhood Education
- Speech and Rhetorical Studies
- Biology
- Industrial Technician
- Business/Commerce
- Accounting
- Social Work
- Psychology
- Medical Radiologic Technology -- Radiation Therapist
- Agribusiness Operations
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
- Computer and Information Sciences
