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The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is a public, historically Black university in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, known for strong programs in biology, criminal justice, business, education, and health‑related fields on a small, residential campus. Students often rave about the tight‑knit HBCU community, family‑like campus culture, active Greek life, homecoming traditions, and a supportive environment that feels both affordable and personal.

State

Arkansas

Student Population

2,400

Acceptance Rate

58–70%

GPA Range

2.5–3.2

SAT Range

900–1100

Common Majors

biology, criminal justice, business administration, education

"I love UAPB’s small‑town HBCU feel, how easy it is to get close with professors and classmates while still having strong traditions, Greek life, and Rams‑sports culture, but from a past‑student view I’ll say the slower‑paced town life, the limited off‑campus options, and the way the campus can feel quiet on weekends were all more noticeable once I stopped visiting and started living there."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$6,060 / $14,070

Conference

Southwestern Athletic Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

76.6

Avg Women's Scores

82

Men's Team Notes

Golden Lions posted 306.5 adjusted average through 25 rounds at SWAC invitationals like Clear Creek Golf Club's Tiger Fall Classic. Competitive mid-pack finishes highlighted steady par saves amid Southern winds on Texas layouts despite challenging pins.

Women's Team Notes

Lady Lions battled at Tiger Fall Classic on Clear Creek Golf Club (4th place, 810 total) behind Prairie View A&M. Depth through resilient scrambling fueled showings at regional SWAC events on firm Southern fairways and undulating greens.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Roger Totten

Women's Coach

Roger Totten

Men's Email

tottenr@uapb.edu

Women's Email

tottenr@uapb.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Roger Totten serves as Deputy Athletics Director and head men's golf coach at UAPB, leading Golden Lions to back-to-back SWAC Championships (2023-24) with NCAA Tournament berths. Named SWAC Coach of the Year five straight years, he develops Lions through Refuge Golf Course events from Pine Bluff base.

Women's Coach Bio

Roger Totten oversees UAPB women's golf alongside men's program in SWAC competition, fostering team success through regional invitationals. His leadership emphasizes Gulf Coast recruiting and scoring consistency from Arkansas facilities for conference contention.

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